The True Cost of Microsoft in 2026: Licensing, Support, & Optimization

Microsoft’s July 1 pricing changes are forcing organizations to take a closer look at their Microsoft strategy. But the real cost of Microsoft in 2026 goes beyond licensing increases. 

As organizations invest in Microsoft 365, E7, Copilot, advanced security, Azure, and AI-powered productivity, many are also facing growing complexity around support, optimization, and long-term platform value. Without a proactive strategy, costs can rise quickly while IT teams remain stuck managing licensing decisions, support issues, security gaps, and operational inefficiencies in silos. 

Join TrustedTech Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 AM PT for a practical session on how to manage the true cost of Microsoft in 2026. We’ll explore how organizations can improve cost predictability, strengthen renewal strategy, optimize support, and align Microsoft investments to long-term business and AI goals. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• What Microsoft’s July 1 pricing changes mean for planning and renewals 
• How to identify hidden cost drivers across licensing, support, security, and cloud 
• Why support strategy matters as Microsoft environments become more complex 
• How proactive consulting can reduce operational burden and improve outcomes 
• Where E7, Copilot, security, and AI readiness fit into long-term Microsoft strategy 
• How TrustedTech Certified Support Services help organizations move from reactive support to proactive optimization 

We’ll wrap with a Q&A with TrustedTech experts and a webinar-exclusive Certified Support Services offer.