Microsoft is renaming the Purchase services section in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to Marketplace. This is a minor visual change with no impact on workflows or functionality.
Microsoft is transitioning AI Builder service credits to Copilot Credits across Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365 Finance. Starting 1 November 2025, new customers can no longer buy AI Builder add-ons. By 1 November 2026, all AI Builder credits will be retired, and Copilot Credits will fully replace them.
Microsoft retired three licenses, introduced new Microsoft 365 Copilot promotions, and announced the renaming of the E5 mini-suites for Security and Compliance.
Copilot Studio billing and capacity enforcement is now active. Since 19 September, publishing and usage of Copilot Studio agents require eligible billing capacity or licenses across Microsoft 365 services, including Copilot, Teams, and SharePoint.
Microsoft renamed Copilot Studio messages to Copilot Studio Copilot Credits. This updated name introduces Copilot Credits as the common currency for agents, while pricing and prepaid pack quantities remain unchanged.
Microsoft has released new Defender Security and Purview Compliance add-ons for organizations with Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses. At the same time, the Viva license with Glint has been removed.
Microsoft has released a new Agent Link web part to SharePoint. Site owners can place a clickable link to a SharePoint Agent directly on a page, allowing users to open the agent in the sidebar and chat without leaving the page.
The Windows 365 Promotion was affected by an ordering glitch. Customers saw only one random promotional SKU out of 13 available. The problem has now been fixed, and all promotional SKUs can be ordered.
Microsoft Clipchamp now offers two self-service upgrade policies: the older self-service purchase option and a new cloud policy to disable in-app premium upgrades. It’s also one of the first Microsoft apps where admins can hide the diamond upgrade icon.
An upcoming licensing change will affect access to Copilot in Planner, which is currently in preview. Users will lose access to Copilot in Planner if your organization only has Planner or Project Plan licenses.
Microsoft now offers the Microsoft 365 Copilot promotion without prerequisites. Additionally, customers with an MCA agreement can now purchase a Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise device license.
I prepared a comparison between Intelligent Meeting Recap and Copilot Meeting Recap, as Microsoft primarily promotes the Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Users have three licensing options to get access to Copilot Studio. However, the previous Copilot Studio Viral Trial license is no longer an option.
The SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) features are now active for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
Microsoft added a new license add-on for Entra Internet Access and introduced a promotion for Windows 365.
On 1 April, Microsoft increased the prices for some Microsoft Cloud products. I analyzed the changes for Switzerland, Germany, and USA.
In April, Microsoft added a new license add-on for Windows 365, extended the promotion for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and removed licenses.
Microsoft has updated the licenses required for Microsoft Loop and Loop Workspaces in the Business and Enterprise licenses overview.
Microsoft expects an active license for Loop Workspaces starting in January 2025. The current grace period ends on 31 December 2024.
Microsoft has announced the retirement of Viva Goals and a license update for Viva Pulse.