AppDirect's Microsoft Corner

Your go-to spot for all updates on Microsoft business at AppDirect. 

Win big with Microsoft and AppDirect this year. Each month, we'll update this Microsoft corner with the latest and greatest in Microsoft news and announcements so you're always in the know. If you have any questions - we have a team ready to support your Microsoft growth here! 

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Monthly Announcements

Microsoft 365 Pricing Increasing July 1, 2026

If you work with businesses relying on M365, this is the moment to reach out proactively to help your customers lock in current rates. A quick conversation now could save them real money and position you as the advisor they trust to stay ahead of change.

Here's what to prioritize before July 1:

• Review upcoming renewals and expiring subscriptions
• Identify customers who could benefit from early renewal
• Lock in current pricing before the increase takes effect
• Align on budgets so there are no surprises

The window to act is open and but it won't be for long. Customers who plan ahead win. So do the partners who help them get there.
Need help reviewing accounts or identifying opportunities? Reach out to our Microsoft Product Sales Specialist.

Microsoft 365 E7 The Frontier Suite – General Availability May 1, 2026

AI has moved past experimentation. The question now is: can you run it securely, at scale, and with confidence?

Microsoft 365 E7 The Frontier Suite is built for organizations ready to operationalize AI across the enterprise. It brings together everything needed to move from pilots to production—intelligence + trust in one governed platform.

What’s inside M365 E7?

• Microsoft 365 E5 – Enterprise‑grade security, compliance, and productivity
• Microsoft 365 Copilot – AI embedded directly into everyday work
• Microsoft Entra Suite – Unified identity and access governance
• Agent 365 – A centralized control plane to discover, govern, and secure AI agents across the organization

The Microsoft 365 E7 suite will be generally available at a price point of $99 per user per month.

New 3‑Year Microsoft 365 COPILOT CSP SKU Supports Long‑Term  AI Commitments

Effective May 1, Microsoft is expanding CSP flexibility with a 3‑year Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription option for customers ready to make sustained, long‑term AI investments. This SKU is intended for customers who have proven Copilot value and are planning durable, organization‑wide adoption as part of broader productivity or security transformations. Currently, there is no promotional ramp for the 3‑year SKU. Sellers should position it around commitment, predictability, and long‑term business impact, while continuing to use the 1‑year CSP option for customers earlier in their adoption journey.

Call to Action

• Position the 3-year Copilot CSP SKU for customers ready for long-term AI investment. Emphasize outcomes and transformation value
• Align early with partners to determine whether 1-year or 3-year commitments best fit the customer roadmap

For additional details, contact your Channel Manager or Microsoft Product Sales Specialist.

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