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July 9, 2025

Microsoft Just Threw Windows Licensing into the Cloud — And Locked It Inside Confidential VMs

Hi ))))))))))))) So here’s the deal: Microsoft just migrated its entire Windows Key Management Service (MKMS) — the backbone of license activations for Windows, Xbox, Office and who knows what else — into Azure.Not just any Azure. We’re talking Confidential Virtual Machines, managed HSMs, and enough hardware-backed encryption to make even the NSA feel excluded….

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April 10, 2024

Realigning global licensing for Microsoft 365

Last year, Microsoft updated the licensing for Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Teams in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. We are now announcing our plan to expand this approach globally. A consistent licensing approach helps ensure clarity for customers and simplifies decision-making and negotiations. With this in mind, we are updating the licensing…

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April 2, 2024

Recent changes to Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams licensing, effective from April 1, 2024

Here are the key points: Global Licensing Realignment: Last year, Microsoft updated licensing for these products in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. Now, this approach is being extended worldwide to ensure consistent licensing clarity for customers. Changes to Enterprise Suites: Starting April 1, 2024, the following suites with Teams will no longer be available to new subscribers worldwide: Office…

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