Get more flexibility, simplified billing, and superior support when you transfer your Microsoft Azure subscriptions from a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to a Cloud Solution Provider model with BUI. Enjoy a seamless transition, without any rebuilds or downtime, exclusively enabled by South Africa’s first home-grown Azure Expert MSP.
Let us help you plan for, deploy, and migrate to Microsoft 365 (Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security [EMS]) at no additional cost!
What is a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement?
An Enterprise Agreement (EA) is the traditional way for enterprises to purchase and license Microsoft software and Azure cloud services for a set period of time. EA subscriptions require commitment upfront, for between 1 and 3 years, and include limited support from Microsoft.
What is the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider model?
The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model is an alternative to the EA. With CSP, enterprises can add or remove licences as required, and pay for what is used on a month-by-month basis, while enjoying top-class customer support from Azure experts.
Why move from EA to CSP?
EAs, while comprehensive, are not flexible enough for the rapidly changing needs of the modern enterprise. The CSP model offers numerous advantages, including:
- More flexibility. Enterprises are able to change the number and type of licences at any time, for true flexibility in terms of resource management.
- Simplified billing. Enterprises receive a customised monthly invoice for licences, services, and Azure usage, which means an all-in-one view of costs.
- Superior support. Enterprises have access to a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP, backed by a 24/7 service desk and Microsoft premier support for prioritised technical assistance.
- Local partner. Enterprises benefit from rand-based billing and local procurement points by dealing directly with BUI, a proudly South African Level 1 B-BBEE vendor.
Why choose BUI?
As the only South African company currently holding Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status, and as the 2020 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for SA, BUI has the proven expertise and capability to deliver the highest quality of managed services for the Microsoft cloud environment.
Our specialists are committed to finding innovative solutions to today’s technological challenges, and to helping enterprises unlock the full value of their Microsoft investments.
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We can move your EA Microsoft Azure subscriptions to the CSP model seamlessly, and without any services disruptions. The process involves an engagement between BUI and your Microsoft Azure account administrators. Contact us to learn more about the steps to follow.
Let us help you plan for, deploy, and migrate to Microsoft 365 (Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security [EMS]) at no additional cost!
A few FastTrack Benefits:
- Deploy new cloud capabilities
- Access engineering expertise
- Gain user adoption
Eligibility:
All customers with current and eligible Microsoft 365 plan subscriptions can use FastTrack planning, onboarding, migration and adoption services. In addition to access to online FastTrack resources, customers with 150+ seats have access to remote guidance from FastTrack engineers or approved partners.
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