Avoiding a Surprise Bill for Expired Microsoft Subscriptions
Microsoft's free 30-day grace period for expired subscriptions is being replaced by Extended Service Terms, a paid month-to-month extension at a 23% premium. What used to be a free administrative window now generates automatic charges and restricts the ability to modify seats or change SKUs.
This episode breaks down how Extended Service Terms work under the New Commerce Experience framework, what the enforcement timeline means for CSP and MCA customers, and when it makes sense to use EST strategically rather than by accident.
June 2026 | Runtime: 25 minutes
How Does E7 Change the Way you Plan for Microsoft AI Costs?
Microsoft is shifting AI across Microsoft 365 from bundled features to consumption-based models that directly impact cost, security, and operations.
This episode explores what E7 licensing represents, how AI consumption is changing how organizations are charged, and why agents now need to be treated like users with identity, access, and governance controls as enterprises move toward agent-driven environments.
May 2026 | Runtime: 43 minutes
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Avoiding a Surprise Bill for Expired Microsoft Subscriptions
June 2026 | 25 minutes
Microsoft is replacing free grace periods with Extended Service Terms, a paid extension at a 23% premium that changes how organizations manage licensing renewals and cost optimization.
How Does E7 Change the Way you Plan for Microsoft AI Costs?
May 2026 | 43 minutes
Microsoft is shifting AI in Microsoft 365 toward consumption-based licensing, introducing new cost, security, and governance challenges for organizations adopting agents.
How to Choose Between Business Premium, E3, and E5
May 2026 | 44 minutes
Microsoft 365 licensing decisions often lead to overspending, driven by misaligned Business Premium, E3, and E5 usage rather than actual security or operational needs.
The Microsoft 365 Security Mistakes That Lead to Breaches
May 2026 | 29 minutes
Business email compromise in Microsoft 365 is often driven by gaps in MFA, Conditional Access, email authentication, and unmanaged accounts that attackers actively exploit.
Where Microsoft 365 E7 Fits in a Security First AI Strategy
May 2026 | 27 minutes
Microsoft 365 E7 highlights a shift from AI capability to control, as organizations look to govern how AI agents operate across identity, security, and enterprise workflows.
Preventing Business Email Compromise in Microsoft 365
May 2026 | 16 minutes
Microsoft 365 account compromises are increasing, often due to phishing, token theft, and identity control gaps that many organizations fail to recognize.
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Demystifying Microsoft was created to bring clarity to complex Microsoft environments where decisions carry real risk. The podcast focuses on how Microsoft works in practice, examining real challenges across architecture, licensing, security, and cost management without commentary or hype.
The podcast is hosted by Nathan Taylor, Senior Vice President and Global Microsoft Practice Leader at the Sourcepass Center of Excellence for Microsoft. With more than 20 years of experience supporting small and mid-sized organizations, Nathan brings a pragmatic perspective shaped by real world deployments, security strategy, and close collaboration with Microsoft.
Demystifying Microsoft is built for those accountable for Microsoft decisions and outcomes, offering context and insight to help teams move forward with confidence.
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