Tech Talk | Microsoft Licensing Essentials: Choosing Between MCA and EA
Date: Tuesday, August 13th at 11am PT / 2pm ET
Choosing the right licensing agreement is crucial for managing your organization’s technology needs effectively. Microsoft offers a variety of licensing options, each designed to cater to different business sizes, structures, and requirements. Two of the most prominent options are the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) and the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). But do you know the key differences between these two service offerings? And are you aware of the significant impact they can have on your Microsoft spend from a support perspective?
Although both MCA and EA provide access to Microsoft’s powerful suite of products and services, they differ significantly in terms of structure, flexibility, and the overall impact on your organization’s support costs. Understanding these differences is essential for making an informed decision that aligns with your business goals and budget constraints.
In this live Tech Talk, veteran technology journalist John K. Waters talks with Mike Jones, VP of Product Development at US Cloud about the key differences between MCA, EA, and other options. As well as how each agreement can affect your organization’s support costs. The conversation will cover:
- What each agreement entails, the target audience for each, and the fundamental differences in structure and commitment.
- How each agreement handles scaling up or down according to individual business needs, as well as the implications of these differences on financial planning and resource allocation.
- The impact of each agreement on support costs, specifically, how factors such as Software Assurance, volume discounts, and the pay-as-you-go model can influence support expenses.
By the end of this webinar, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how MCA and EA compare as the top contenders in the expansive agreement options, particularly in terms of their impact on support costs. This knowledge will equip you with the insights needed to choose the best licensing option for your organization, ensuring efficient cost management and optimal support.
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About the presenters:
Michael Jones, Vice President of Product Development, US CLOUD
Moderated by:
John K. Waters, Editor at Large, Redmondmag.com
Date: 08/13/2024
Time: 11:00 AM PT