2025 License Pricing Updates

Microsoft is rolling out pricing changes starting April 2025, including a 5% increase on per-user monthly billing for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and other key products. If you have an annual subscription and currently pay monthly, now’s the time to explore cost-saving options before your renewal.

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Stoneridge Software handles licensing from start to finish, from licensing guidance, purchasing, quoting and invoicing. Our team consists of experts with over 20 years of experience with licensing at Microsoft.

An Expert in Your Corner

We understand that licensing is complicated; there are frequent changes from Microsoft and finding a partner who can do it all is hard. Our team has skills in Dynamics, Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform and many more.

At Stoneridge, we value relationships and doing what’s best for the client. Not working with a partner like Stoneridge can result in noncompliance with Microsoft, spending hours researching licenses, or paying more than needed.

Get started with your complimentary licensing evaluation; you will receive free licensing tips, a compliance check, personalized suggestions on using your licenses more efficiently and cost savings/optimization advice.

Talk to the Licensing Experts at Stoneridge

  • Experienced in-house specialists to make personalized suggestions
  • Review your current licenses
  • Cost optimizations (discount & promotion analysis)
  • Renewal assistance
  • Compliance risks & guidance
  • Consolidation analysis

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Have Stoneridge review your current Microsoft licenses and make expert recommendations for you.

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FAQ

What is a CSP? 

A CSP is a Cloud Solution Provider that allows partners to sell Microsoft Cloud Services such as Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and Microsoft Azure. Stoneridge Software is a direct partner, which means that you are dealing directly with Stoneridge without a third party involved.

Why CSP? 

We will be your partner, and will work closely with you to understand your business needs. We can offer a range of end-to-end services, so if you need anything relating to your technology needs, we can help.

What licenses do you sell? 

We sell all licenses available through Microsoft and select third parties. This includes Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 and Azure. Our Cloud Services and Dynamics team can also help enable the features of all these licenses. Read more about the many options.

Can I transfer from another Microsoft CSP partner to Stoneridge? 

Yes, we will need to work with your current partner to transfer the licensing over to Stoneridge software.

Can I continue to use my own Microsoft Tenant? 

Yes, during the onboarding phase, we will ask you to accept a link, that will accept Stoneridge as your partner in your current tenant.

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