by samclub | May 19, 2026 | The SAM Club News
Nobody budgets to waste money on software. And yet, for the vast majority of organisations we work with, that’s exactly what’s happening; quietly, automatically, and at scale. Microsoft licensing is complex by design. There are hundreds of SKUs,...
by samclub | May 18, 2026 | The SAM Club News
Here’s What Independent SAM Advice Actually Looks Like Let’s be direct: your Microsoft reseller has one job, and it isn’t saving you money. Their job is to sell licenses. The more you buy, the better their margin. That’s not a criticism;...
by samclub | Mar 27, 2026 | The SAM Club News
You’ve most probably already heard or read about Microsoft’s announcement of Microsoft 365 E7, the first major new top‑tier suite since E5 was introduced. But unlike previous licensing shifts, E7 arrives at a moment when organisations are questioning not only what AI...
by samclub | Feb 24, 2026 | The SAM Club News
Microsoft is introducing a significant change to the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme on 4th May 2026 The long‑standing free grace period at the end of a CSP subscription will be permanently removed. In its place, Microsoft is introducing Extended Service Terms...
by samclub | Feb 6, 2026 | The SAM Club News
On December 11, 2025, Microsoft confirmed that it will adjust Commercial Cloud pricing in several local currencies to ensure consistency with global U.S. dollar levels. This semi‑annual review process helps align regional pricing with exchange rate movements and local...
by samclub | Feb 6, 2026 | The SAM Club News
Microsoft confirmed on 4th December 2025 a broad commercial price increase for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions, effective 1st July 2026. This update will impact virtually all business plans, from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to large...