M365 Licensing Changes (July 2026): What to Expect + How to Prepare

Microsoft changed M365 licensing and most IT admins are still working out what it actually costs them. It's not just a price change. Unassigned seats auto-renew. Inactive user licenses don't clean themselves up. Storage moved to pay-as-you-go billing. And Copilot, Cowork, and Scout all bill differently. Stack those together and your next renewal could land 30-50% higher than you planned for. We covered all four changes. Watch before your renewal hits and see what it means for your organization. What you'll learn: Your M365 renewal could cost 30-50% more than you're expecting. The Frontier Suite at $99/user: what's in it and whether it saves you money. Agent 365 launched with a $46/user prerequisite most orgs haven't planned for. Cowork and Scout bill by usage. Without hard limits, costs spiral fast. Why native admin tools leave you flying blind at renewal time. Take control of your M365 licensing: https://www.orchestry.com/licensing-o... Subscribe to Orchestry on Youtube:    / @orchestry   Follow and connect with us online: Website: https://www.orchestry.com/ LinkedIn:   / orchestry   X:   / orchestrysoft   #Microsoft365 #Licensing #M365Changes