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Microsoft licensing is changing—again—and the 2026 updates will impact budgets, renewals, and AI strategy more than many IT teams realize. In this new episode of Tech Instinct, MicroAge’s Rick Trujillo and Jason Lane break down the biggest Microsoft NCE and licensing changes that IT managers must prepare for now. What you’ll learn: • Why a potential 5% price increase is coming • Teams decoupling & rebundling—and how to save 10–15% at renewal • Enterprise Agreement shifts toward CSP • Teams Premium vs. Copilot: choosing the right AI path • Copilot promotions & new requirements for 2026 • Azure licensing and right-sizing considerations If you manage Microsoft 365, Azure, or 2026 budgets—you need this update. 🎥 Watch the full podcast at: https://bit.ly/4rzDfnu #Microsoft365 #Azure #MicrosoftLicensing #TechInstinct #NCE

💡 AI isn’t just about innovation—it’s about impact. Rick Trujillo and David Dean discuss how organizations are using AI to boost ROI, streamline repetitive tasks, and free teams to focus on higher-value work. From automating workflows to optimizing operations, the right AI strategy can drive measurable results across every level of the business. Watch the full MicroAge Tech Instinct Podcast at https://lnkd.in/g9FuXuMd #AIAdoption #AIStrategy #AIImplementation #Automation #TechInstinct #MicroAge

Outdated technology shouldn't dictate how your business operates. Microsoft Power Platform can help organizations modernize legacy applications, streamline processes, and reduce complexity—without starting from scratch. In our latest blog, explore how Power Platform development can help you: ▸ Modernize legacy applications ▸ Automate and improve workflows ▸ Connect systems and increase visibility ▸ Build scalable solutions for future growth ▶ Read the blog at: https://lnkd.in/gwJyXpea

For CISOs and IT leaders: AI regulation just moved from guidance to enforcement. Is your governance program ready? Join Daniel Pietragallo, AI law attorney at Buchalter, along with MicroAge's Alex Ryals, Rick Trujillo, and David Dean for a live session on what it means for your organization. July 29, 9 AM PST.

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🔍 What if your AI isn’t neutral? As AI platforms evolve, influence is becoming part of the system—shaping how options are presented, prioritized, and ultimately chosen. This creates a new risk most organizations aren’t measuring: cognitive drift. Our newest white paper, “AI Influence, Advertising, and the Cognitive Drift of Modern Organizations,” breaks down what’s happening and what leaders need to do next. 👉 Start with our Cognitive Drift Diagnostic to find out where your organization stands + download the white paper: https://bit.ly/4s80jsE Because managing AI isn’t just about technology; it’s about protecting how your organization thinks. #AI #CognitiveDrift #AILeadership #DataStrategy #AIStrategy #OctemAI