✅ Review your current Microsoft support costs
✅ Check your region’s specific price increase
✅ Evaluate third-party support alternatives
✅ Consider locking in current rates before increases take effect
Region | Cloud Increase | On-Prem Increase | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|
Japan | 20% | 20% | April 1, 2024 |
Norway | 12% | 12% | February 1, 2024 |
Sweden | 10% | 10% | February 1, 2024 |
Korea | 8% | 10% | February 1, 2024 |
China | 7% | None | May 1, 2024 |
Brazil | -7% | None | February 1, 2024 |
Microsoft cites several factors driving these increases:
The typical Unified Support Performance Plan ($175,000 minimum) includes:
Case Study: Global Enterprise Impact
A Fortune 500 company with operations in Japan saw their annual support costs rise from $500,000 to $600,000 due to the recent 20% increase. By switching to third-party support from US Cloud, they maintained service levels while reducing costs to $300,000 annually.
Microsoft has announced:
Key Advantages:
Success Story
A mid-sized enterprise facing a 12% support cost increase in Norway switched to US Cloud’s third-party support. Results included:
Zero service disruption during transition
Don’t let rising Microsoft support costs impact your bottom line. US Cloud offers:
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