On 9 October 2025, we welcomed key stakeholders from public organizations to our Microsoft Shift event at bpost, where we addressed the upcoming 12% price increase on Microsoft D-level government pricing and its impact on cloud licenses.

This exclusive session was designed for IT decision-makers in public institutions who manage Microsoft contracts and face increasing complexity in Microsoft contract negotiations.

Key Topics Covered:

• Microsoft D-level pricing changes for government and public sector entities

• The shift from traditional volume-based tiers to the MCA-E contract model

• Strategic implications of the Microsoft partner landscape transformation

• How to prepare for your next Microsoft contract renewal with confidence

What Public Sector Participants Said:

Feedback from attendees highlighted the value of:

• Clear insights into Microsoft’s pricing strategy for public organizations

• Peer exchange on how others are preparing for contract renewals

• A strong need for more detailed pricing breakdowns and one-on-one guidance

Many participants emphasized the importance of early preparation and license usage monitoring to mitigate the financial impact of the upcoming changes.