Moving From EA to MCA? Watch Out for These Gotchas

Update: 2025-12-15

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As Microsoft transitions more customers off Enterprise Agreements and onto MCAs, orgs need to be aware of some potentially costly changes they may incur. Directions' lead negotiator Dean Bedwell shares with Mary Jo Foley the biggest gotchas.

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Moving From EA to MCA? Watch Out for These Gotchas

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Moving From EA to MCA? Watch Out for These Gotchas

Mary Jo Foley

Moving From EA to MCA? Watch Out for These Gotchas