Microsoft EA vs. Microsoft CSP: Differences & Transition Benefits
With Microsoft EA changes upcoming in 2025, transitioning to CSP with Quisitive can also help your organization avoid interruptions in your Microsoft licensing management.
Microsoft EA vs. Microsoft CSP
The Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Program has several distinct advantages over a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). It offers your organization unmatched flexibility, cost efficiency, and tailored licensing options.
With Microsoft EA changes upcoming in 2025, transitioning to CSP with Quisitive can also help your organization avoid interruptions in your Microsoft licensing management.
- For organizations of all sizes
- Annual agreements that adapt to your business needs
- Customizable agreements
- Licensing purchasing PLUS ongoing management
- Ability to consolidate licensing and managed services for seamless support
- Optimized billing options through monthly invoices with usage breakdown
- For organizations needing 3,000+ licenses
- 3-year term
- Limited flexibility for your needs
- Licensing purchasing
- Requires additional Azure MSP (Managed Service Provider) support
- Static billing structure
What are the changes coming to Microsoft EA in 2025?
Beginning January 1, 2025, Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA) with small-medium sized customers will no longer be eligible for renewal under the existing EA framework.
For many of these customers, moving to a Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) model is ideal for maintaining licensing management and critical support for their Microsoft systems.
With Quisitive, you get more than just a licensing partner—you get a trusted advisor focused on optimizing your cloud investments.Â
Get actionable insights into your cloud spend with advanced reporting, ensuring every dollar delivers maximum value.
We handle everything from purchasing to renewals, giving you a single point of contact for all Microsoft cloud subscriptions—including Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365.
With Quisitive, you get monthly invoices with detailed breakdowns of your usage and upfront payment options for added predictability.
Quisitive experts will streamline your move. Our team ensures that every aspect—from license mapping to service parity—is handled with precision.
With Quisitive, you receive ongoing cloud management, proactive cost optimization, and 24/7 personalized support.
Our experts continuously monitor and adjust your subscriptions to align with your changing needs, so you never overpay for unused resources.
When you choose Quisitive as your CSP partner, you’re not just buying licenses—you’re investing in a partnership. From managing your cloud infrastructure to ensuring your subscriptions are always right-sized, we provide the expertise and support your organization needs to thrive in the cloud.
Our CSP Licensing Coverage Includes:
Consumption-based billing with monthly invoicing for resources used.
License-based billing, allowing you to scale seat counts up or down with prorated adjustments.
Flexible seat-based licensing with powerful business application integrations.
As an award-winning Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider with 25+ years of expertise, Quisitive has helped hundreds of organizations optimize their cloud investments.
Recognized as a leading Microsoft Systems Integrator and CSP partner, we’re ready to provide you with the tools, insights, and support you need to succeed.
Quisitive was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
