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A guide to the latest Microsoft 365 licensing cost adjustments

Microsoft 365 is getting a price increase. Announced in December 2025 and effective July 1, 2026, the update affects a broad range of commercial, nonprofit, and government subscriptions, from Business Basic to Enterprise E5. It also introduces changes to the features includes in some plans. If your organization relies on Microsoft 365 for email, productivity,… Continue reading A guide to the latest Microsoft 365 licensing cost adjustments

Understanding the latest Microsoft 365 pricing changes

In December 2025, Microsoft announced that pricing for a wide range of Microsoft 365 commercial plans would increase on July 1, 2026. The update is broad — covering Enterprise, Business, Frontline, and Government tiers — and comes paired with a packaging update that bundles additional capabilities into existing plans. Here’s a breakdown of what changed,… Continue reading Understanding the latest Microsoft 365 pricing changes

Microsoft 365 pricing changes: What you need to know

If your organization hasn’t reviewed its Microsoft 365 subscription recently, now is a good time to start. As of July 1, 2026, Microsoft has updated pricing across its commercial, nonprofit, and government plans, with increases ranging from 5% to as much as 43% depending on the tier. The changes come alongside a packaging update that… Continue reading Microsoft 365 pricing changes: What you need to know

Why your cloud bill keeps getting higher (and how to bring it back down)

Cloud computing promises cost savings, yet for many organizations, the monthly bill tells a very different story. Expenses that were supposed to be predictable keep creeping upward, and the reasons are rarely obvious from the invoice alone. Understanding what’s actually driving cloud overspending is the first step toward getting it under control. Moving to the… Continue reading Why your cloud bill keeps getting higher (and how to bring it back down)

Cloud overspending is common — here’s what’s actually driving it

Cloud bills have a way of growing quietly. A service added here, a resource left running there, a pricing model that made sense at launch but no longer fits the workload — and suddenly you’re paying significantly more than expected for infrastructure that isn’t performing any better. Here are the six most common reasons that… Continue reading Cloud overspending is common — here’s what’s actually driving it

6 Reasons your cloud costs are higher than they should be

Most organizations that move to the cloud do so expecting to save money. However, many end up spending more than anticipated, often without a clear explanation of why. The causes tend to be structural rather than accidental: patterns in how cloud services are procured, deployed, and managed that create waste at every layer. Here’s a… Continue reading 6 Reasons your cloud costs are higher than they should be

How to collect customer data securely (and why it matters more than ever)

Customer data is the engine behind better products, sharper marketing, and stronger business decisions. But how a business collects and protects that data has become as important as the data itself. Privacy regulations are tightening, customers are paying closer attention, and the consequences of getting it wrong have never been more significant. These five practices… Continue reading How to collect customer data securely (and why it matters more than ever)

Customer data collection done right: Balancing insight with privacy

The businesses that benefit most from customer data are not necessarily those collecting the most information. They’re the ones collecting it thoughtfully, protecting it rigorously, and using it in ways their customers would actually endorse. Here’s how to build that kind of data practice from the ground up. Build security in from the start Data… Continue reading Customer data collection done right: Balancing insight with privacy

5 Ways to collect customer data without putting your business at risk

Gathering customer data is one of the most valuable things your business can do. But the process of collecting that information carries real obligations: legal, ethical, and operational. With data privacy expectations rising on all sides, businesses that handle customer data carelessly face exposure they may not see coming until it’s too late. Build security… Continue reading 5 Ways to collect customer data without putting your business at risk

Don’t overlook these time-saving Android features

Between regular software updates and the sheer number of settings Android offers, it’s easy for genuinely useful features to slip through the cracks. These five have been around long enough that they’re stable and well-supported on most devices — they’re just not prominently advertised. Notification history Android’s notification history feature maintains a complete log of… Continue reading Don’t overlook these time-saving Android features