Microsoft Pricing

The Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) program allows organizations to transact and subscribe to its cloud solutions. The goal of this program is to provide more flexibility with monthly or annual terms to procure software subscriptions to meet the needs of today’s changing business.

The new long-term contract with this model brings price predictability and lock-in for yearly pricing. Monthly pricing is now offered as premium pricing.

Microsoft 365 Pricing

Please note:

• Seat reduction policy change. Previously, clients could reduce subscriptions at any time; with NCE, organizations can only increase the current seat number.
• Business Basic Charity pricing is only valid for up to 300 licenses.

Purchasing Options to Consider and Why:

1. Monthly commitment, paid monthly: You can add or remove licenses monthly. The monthly option will cost 20% more than the current pricing. This option will remain relevant for businesses with a fluctuating workforce or those who want to have a lower commitment. Many organizations may choose to mix and match annual with a monthly commitment.
2. Yearly (pricing above): This annual option is new and will require an annual commitment of quantity that can only be increased (not decreased). New licenses will be added with a prorated annual fee to match the term. You are locked into this agreement and can only cancel on your renewal date. Upgrading within the suite is possible, for instance, moving from Business Standard to Premium or E3 to E5. You have 2 options with the yearly plan:
   1. Yearly commitment, paid monthly: Most of our clients are on this plan.
   2. Yearly commitment, paid once a year.

Can I Change My Plan? When is My Renewal Date?

Most of our clients are on a monthly payment plan with an annual commitment. You are automatically transitioned to the new plan on the renewal date of your subscription. Changes must be submitted more than 30 days before your renewal date. If you would like to make changes, or if you are uncertain when your renewal date is, please contact our office at info@peaceworks.ca.