DAYTON, Ohio, June 3, 2025 -- As Microsoft evolves its licensing strategy to better serve enterprise and mid-market segments, thousands of organizations with fewer than 2,400 users will transition from Enterprise Agreements (EA) to new licensing models. Centric Consulting, a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), announced today that it is providing specialized services designed to guide businesses through this transition.
"We're seeing many leaders working to understand how the licensing changes will affect their company."
Microsoft has restructured its licensing agreements, limiting EA renewals, particularly for those with user/device counts between 500 to 2, 400. This segment is known as Level A. These companies are encouraged to evaluate their current user counts and expiration dates and develop a strategy for licensing and support before their agreements expire. When their agreements are up for renewal, they must engage with a Microsoft CSP like Centric or purchase directly from Microsoft to renew their licensing.
"We're seeing many leaders of mid-sized companies working to understand how the licensing changes will affect their company. The transition presents an opportunity for them to reassess and optimize, but if they're unprepared, they risk cost increases and service gaps," said Maurice Faison, Microsoft Partnership Director at Centric Consulting. "As a Direct CSP, we're uniquely positioned to offer our clients not just licensing solutions, but comprehensive strategic guidance and managed services that maximize their Microsoft investment."
To help companies understand the nuances of Microsoft licensing, Centric developed a Microsoft Licensing Comparison Guide. This self-assessment provides personalized recommendations and conversation starters for choosing the right licensing support model.
While Microsoft's recent policy change has created urgency for many organizations, Centric's deep expertise in managing complex licensing requirements has consistently helped clients optimize costs and maintain compliance throughout the evolving technological landscape.
"Over the past decade, we've assisted numerous clients with their licensing needs from initial cloud service adoption to optimization and broader technology implementations," added Faison. "Our efforts have consistently resulted in cost savings while ensuring that technology fully supports the business objectives."
Unlike standard resellers, Centric offers a comprehensive approach that includes complimentary licensing assessments to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, frictionless EA-to-CSP transition services, and ongoing strategic and IT support from certified Microsoft specialists. The firm's robust Microsoft Consulting Services encompass Microsoft's complete cloud ecosystem—Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, Teams, Power Platform, Copilot, and Defender—while also supporting critical on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server and SQL Server deployments.
For more information about Centric Consulting's Microsoft licensing solutions or to schedule an initial discussion, visit https://centricconsulting.com/contact-microsoft-licensing/
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