What is NCE?
If you’re a business owner, IT manager, or in the SaaS industry, you’re probably familiar with the term “Microsoft NCE” (New Commerce Experience). Microsoft NCE is a contract that allows businesses to purchase Microsoft networking and communication products at discounted prices, like Microsoft 365.
NCE contract details:
If your company is using Microsoft 365, chances are you are on an NCE contract with Microsoft. It’s important to keep track of you contract agreement, especially when it’s set to expire. As the NCE roll out almost a year ago, most businesses are likely to renew their contracts in January 2023.
Microsoft NCE contracts typically have a term of one or three years, and if you don’t renew your contract before it expires, you’ll lose access to the discounted pricing and may have to pay full price for your Microsoft networking and communication products.
NCE in more detail:
Fortunately, renewing your Microsoft NCE contract for Microsoft 365 is relatively simple. Contact your managed service provider (MSP) to assist with the process, making the renewal easy and worry-free. Your managed service provider can:
- Check the expiration date of your current NCE contract.
- Contact your Microsoft account manager to start the renewal process
- Negotiate the terms of your new NCE contract. This is a good opportunity to review your current networking and communication needs and make sure that your new NCE contract aligns with your business goals.
- Sign the new NCE contract and start enjoying the benefits of discounted pricing on Microsoft 365.
Renewing your Microsoft NCE contract is a crucial step to ensure that your business has access to the discounted pricing on Microsoft networking and communication products. By keeping track of your contract expiration date and working with managed service provider, you can easily renew your NCE contract and continue to enjoy the benefits of this valuable program.
How Smarter SaaS can help?
Microsoft NCE contract renewals can be a complex and confusing process for many organizations, but it is important to understand the details and make informed decisions about your contract to ensure that you are getting the most value for your investment.
One of the key things to consider when renewing your Microsoft NCE contract is the pricing and licensing options that are available to you. Microsoft offers a variety of licensing options, including per-user, per-device, and subscription-based models, and it is important to carefully evaluate which option is the best fit for your organization.
Additionally, it is important to consider the specific products and services that are included in your Microsoft NCE contract. Microsoft offers a wide range of cloud-based products and services, including Office 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365, and it is important to ensure that you are getting the right mix of products and services to support your organization’s needs.
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Renewing your Microsoft NCE contract is a complex process that requires careful consideration of pricing and licensing options, support and services, and the specific products and services that are included. By taking the time to carefully evaluate your options and make informed decisions, you can ensure that you are getting the most value for your investment in Microsoft cloud services.
