Mr_Jiminy Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 I've been informed today that Microsoft have imposed another license increase from October 1st, this will affects any new or renewed OVS agreements. Can anyone confirm this?
Jawloms Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 I was told in September "Get your order in quick because the prices are going up on 1st October". Stuart 1
Mr_Jiminy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Posted October 5, 2018 Do you by any chance know what the percentage increase is?
SpaceInvader83 Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 FYI I was told the following by my supplier: We recommend a 1 year term is due to the negotiations between DofE and Microsoft. We have been made aware that whilst these negotiations are taking place there is a high probability that the Education pricing may be reduced. The reason for setting up the agreement for a 1 year term is due to the negotiations between DofE and Microsoft. We have been made aware that whilst these negotiations are taking place there is a high probability that the Education pricing may be reduced. 1
Mr_Jiminy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Posted October 5, 2018 We recommend a 1 year term is due to the negotiations between DofE and Microsoft. We have been made aware that whilst these negotiations are taking place there is a high probability that the Education pricing may be reduced.The reason for setting up the agreement for a 1 year term is due to the negotiations between DofE and Microsoft. We have been made aware that whilst these negotiations are taking place there is a high probability that the Education pricing may be reduced. I'll believe it when I see it
Mr_Jiminy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Posted October 5, 2018 I'm being informed a further 10% increase.
m25man Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 The prices and SKU’s all changed on 01/10 for Server and Office 2019 As all new M$ sales/renewals will be based upon these new products moving forwards the 10% sounds about right. 1
Mr_Jiminy Posted October 6, 2018 Author Posted October 6, 2018 We recommend a 1 year term is due to the negotiations between DofE and Microsoft. We have been made aware that whilst these negotiations are taking place there is a high probability that the Education pricing may be reduced. The reason for setting up the agreement for a 1 year term is due to the negotiations between DofE and Microsoft. We have been made aware that whilst these negotiations are taking place there is a high probability that the Education pricing may be reduced. Apparently this info may also be accurate, protentional reductions may be in pipeline due to ongoing discussions with DfE and Microsoft.
free780 Posted October 7, 2018 Posted October 7, 2018 Will it be cheaper to purchase Microsoft 365 rather than OVS or similar?
johnlevis Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 Prices did increase by around 10% on October 1st (following a 20-25% rise in July). If you take a 1 year agreement now and there is no reduction, or even an increase in price over that time, you could be worse off as a 3 year agreement would have locked your per licence price for year 2 and 3 renewals Where prices will go in the future is really anyone's guess - there may or may not be a negotiated reduction, there could be outside factors (dollar rate/Brexit) etc. Choosing between a 1 and 3 year agreement is a business decision involving budget patterns as well as a purely financial one and I'm not sure resellers like us are in a position guarantee anything. If you need pricing, give me a shout. John Levis | Software and Solutions Specialist Tel: 0114 321 8609 [email protected]
Disease Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 Last year we went down the 3 year route to protect against price rises, we were advised to do this by our renewals supplier.
markwilfan Posted November 5, 2018 Posted November 5, 2018 Just got my renewal through and Microsoft Desktop is 32% higher than last year The rest are about 20% higher
johnlevis Posted November 5, 2018 Posted November 5, 2018 Hi Mark Happy to offer an alternative quote if you want to get in touch [TABLE=width: 700] [TR] [TD]John Levis | Software and Solutions Specialist | VeryPC Tel: 0114 321 8609 very-pc.co.uk John[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]
markwilfan Posted November 5, 2018 Posted November 5, 2018 Hi Mark Happy to offer an alternative quote if you want to get in touch [TABLE=width: 700] [TR] [TD]John Levis | Software and Solutions Specialist | VeryPC Tel: 0114 321 8609 very-pc.co.uk John[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Email Sent
PotNoodleTech Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 Yeh that 10k a year quote above is exactly why I've slimmed my MS licencing right down to just Server OS / Desktop OS / Cals / Office. Nothing fancy so SQL or anything and locked it in for 3 years (Just starting on year 2 now). £3k a year is bad enough!
markwilfan Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 Have you bought a SQL license then? Or do you not run Sims locally or sums at all?
PotNoodleTech Posted November 7, 2018 Posted November 7, 2018 Hi Mark. SIMS is hosted by the LEA. Don't run any other big databases in house that would need to pay for version so lucky escape there! Got a few bits and bobs running on their own express instances.
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