Help customers do more with less

Microsoft 365 E3 continues to be critically important in helping customers do more with less, and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners are essential in helping us reach more customers.

Experience Microsoft Teams Premium

The new offering from Microsoft - Teams Premium - builds on the current Teams experience, incorporating additional features to help make Teams meetings even more personalised, intelligent, and secure. We go through the list of features, including virtual appointments and webinars.

Compare plans for your modern workplace

Microsoft 365 has so many different flavours and suites within suites that it can often be difficult to find the right fit for your modern workplace. That's where expert advice from Umbrellar Powered by Pax8's Sasha Vovchenko comes in.

Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server

Umbrellar Powered by Pax8 help a lot of customers with Azure migrations and management so they can get the most out of their subscriptions. One way you can save dollars on Windows Server is to take advantage of Azure Hybrid Benefit. Read on to find out what it is and how much you can potentially save.

Help your customers grow with Microsoft NCE discounts

Starting January 1, 2023, only New Commerce Experience (NCE) subscriptions will earn incentives through the Microsoft Commercial Incentives program, and Resellers will lose Legacy CSP incentives and rebates.

SQL Server 2022 general availability and price increase

Microsoft have announced the availability date and price increase for SQL Server 2022. We break it all down for you.

Microsoft releases new add-on for Defender for Business

Microsoft recently announced the availability of Microsoft Defender for Business Servers - an add-on to Defender for Business that enables you to secure your server operating systems with the same protection you get for client devices. We unpack what that means, licensing and subscription costs and why you should consider it for your business.

Pax8 brings security platform Todyl to A/NZ CSPs

Cloud commerce marketplace Pax8 has signed a partnership with security company Todyl, offering a suite of security and networking capabilities to mitigate security risks to Australia and New Zealand cloud service providers (CSPs).

Microsoft 365 – which license do I choose?

Having trouble deciding which Microsoft 365 bundle to choose for your business needs? You're not alone - at least, not anymore! Umbrellar's Microsoft Licensing Lead, Sasha Vovchenko, takes us through a simplified overview of Microsoft 365 bundles to help make your decision easier.

Microsoft’s move to simplify its Open License program and how it affects you

Created 20 years ago, The Microsoft Open License program was designed for small and midsized customers to buy multiple perpetual software licenses at a volume price. In a recent announcement, Microsoft is transforming its commerce platform to benefit both customers and partners alike.

Update: CSP program evolution and Open License program changes

Journey to a better partner and customer experience.

Microsoft sees acceleration of cloud shift, with on-prem licensing slowing down