Microsoft Enterprise Licensing
Microsoft 365 Licensing Changes for Businesses Under 2,400 Users
Organisations Must Now Purchase Microsoft Licences Through an Authorised Microsoft Partner
Microsoft has changed how businesses buy Microsoft licences. Organisations with under 2,400 users are now typically required to purchase Microsoft 365 licences through an authorised Microsoft partner, rather than directly from Microsoft. These licensing changes are part of Microsoft’s wider move towards the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model, helping businesses gain better support, flexible billing, and expert guidance around their Microsoft licensing strategy.
How DNS can help
Business Premium
Advanced Microsoft 365 tools for growing businesses
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Enterprise Licences
Microsoft 365 Enterprise licences including E3, E5, E7
Dynamics 365
Business applications for CRM, ERP and operations
Self Service Portal
Manage licences, billing and users in one place
Increased Flexibility
Adjust licences easily as your business needs change
Reduced Internal Admin
Simplified licence management saves valuable IT time
Making Microsoft licensing simpler
For many businesses, this shift makes Microsoft licensing easier to manage day to day. Licences can be scaled up or down as teams change, rather than being locked into long‑term commitments. Costs are clearer, making it easier to see what’s being used and where savings can be made. Having a partner involved also means less time spent dealing with renewals and licensing admin, with expert support on hand to make sure your Microsoft setup continues to fit the way your business works.
The DNS approach
Our approach goes beyond simply supplying Microsoft licences. We start by reviewing your current Microsoft 365 setup to understand how licences are being used across your organisation. From there, we identify any unused or misaligned licences and recommend practical improvements that can reduce costs and improve efficiency. We then manage your licences on an ongoing basis, ensuring your Microsoft environment continues to support your business as it grows and changes.
Why work with us
We’re experienced in supporting large, complex Microsoft 365 environments, working with organisations that have a large number of users where licensing decisions carry real operational and financial impact. By managing Microsoft licences on your behalf, we save valuable time for your IT team, reducing everyday admin and allowing them to focus on strategic priorities. We also help eliminate unnecessary spend by aligning licences to actual usage and user roles, avoiding over provisioning. With DNS, you benefit from one trusted Microsoft partner, a single point of contact for licensing, advice and ongoing support.
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