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…ate repeatable workflows, while leaving final decisions with human experts. The Azure service uses Pay-As-You-Go billing, with Agent activity measured through “User Messages”, costing $0.20 for ten backend operations. A lighter desktop app is also in preview for researchers, stud…

…endless AI pilots, Microsoft wants customers moving to production and consuming Azure, Copilot and other AI services faster. Directions on Microsoft makes an additional important point: this looks very much like the old Azure migration playbook- help customers deploy, then recove…

… your First Technology Group account manager to connect you with our licensing, Azure, FinOps, security, AI and even Directions on Microsoft Analysts before that fish grows a very large tail! Directions: Understanding M365 E7 - The 3 Risks M365 Updates for July Microsoft announce…

… conversations, renewal visibility, and even the ability to use existing AWS or Azure commitments where appropriate. So before your next software purchase or renewal, ask First Technology to check First Marketplace first. One channel. Many vendors. Less admin. Fewer surprises. …

… obvious cliff is the increase in licensing prices. As Microsoft licensing and Azure spend rise, the Appraised Product Spend baseline used for Unified Support can rise at the next calculation point. That means the support cost can increase even where the estate, user count and s…

…t Technology Group has a Red Ambulance. Microsoft Promotions - If you are doing Azure deals, you must read! Microsoft Build Conference. Maybe they focused on AI - just wondering. It's not about the license anymore - It's about how fast the meter is running. Agent 365 Licensing gu…

… Microsoft's big bet on winning over corporate wallets to invest in CoPilot and Azure. Part of the Microsoft strategy to win over customers will be many offers, incentives, promotions and discounts, some of them could be quite complicated to unpack to see if you really do benefi…

… world is disappearing. Microsoft is now selling a much bigger mix of services, Azure consumption, Copilot, AI, security, support, and business automation. The danger is that customers may focus only on the licence price, while the real money quietly moves into consumption, add…

…I emphasised in TOP STORIES #166 last week, you have to look at your Licensing, Azure, and Support bills holistically with a TEAM of experts supporting you. If you do not do this, you are guessing, not negotiating. Directions - Microsoft’s Multiple Equivalent Offer (MEO): How t…

…ng up - Maybe, one day it will replace OutLook CLassic?! What is Hiding in Your Azure bill - Look if you dare! Maybe help is required? Sluggish PC's get a Boost - It's not released but this new feature will be welcome Agent 365 FAQ Updated again - I think this is going to carry o…