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February 3, 2026

Take advantage of Flexible Virtualization Benefit (FVB)

Microsoft’s Flexible Virtualization Benefit lets service providers stand out: customers can deploy their own licenses - like Windows Server & M365 - on your cloud, not just AWS/Azure/Google. Huge win for independent providers and your clients’ budgets!

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January 21, 2026

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Understanding the SPLA Agreement

Stop being a 'reseller' of boxes and start being a 'provider' of IT services. The SPLA agreement is the legal framework that makes it possible.

Meaning of True Up in Microsoft licensing

January 14, 2026

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Understanding “True-Up” in Microsoft Licensing

Discover the true-up process in Microsoft licensing. Learn how to optimize compliance, reduce audit risks, and streamline reporting with Octopus Cloud.

October 2025 Listed Provider Restrictions: The End of SPLA on Public Clouds

January 14, 2026

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October 2025 Listed Provider Restrictions: The End of SPLA on Public Clouds

Service providers are no longer allowed to use their own SPLA licenses in the environments of Listed Providers, as of October 1, 2025.

Mcrosof audits, true-ups, risks, and reporting: what you need to know

January 13, 2026

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Preparing for Microsoft Audits: True-Ups, Risks, and Reporting

Prepare for Microsoft audits. Learn true-up meaning, audit risks, and how Octopus Cloud automates compliance, reporting, and reduces audit risks.

Microsoft CSP license mistakes and how to avoid them

January 13, 2026

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7 Microsoft CSP Licensing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Avoid costly Microsoft CSP licensing mistakes! Discover the common errors, how to prevent them, and streamline compliance, billing & reporting with automation.

Automating Microsoft CSP reporting and compliance

January 12, 2026

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Microsoft CSP Reporting & Compliance Automation for Providers

Automate Microsoft CSP reporting and compliance. Discover benefits, challenges, and how Octopus Cloud streamlines billing, audits, and licensing for providers.

Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers and Data Center Licensing

January 9, 2026

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Data Center Licensing for Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers

Streamline licensing and compliance with Octopus Cloud for Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers (CSP). Automate reporting, billing, and audit readiness.

Sql server license: - Automating SQL & Windows Server Licensing for SPLA Providers

January 7, 2026

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Automating SQL & Windows Server Licensing for SPLA Providers

Unlock accuracy and efficiency by automating SQL & Windows Server licensing: minimize audit risk, and optimize compliance with Octopus Cloud. Book a demo today!

Software Access Management Best Practices - Maximize ROI

January 6, 2026

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Software Asset Management Best Practices for Maximizing ROI

Discover top Software Asset Management best practices and see how Octopus Cloud simplifies compliance, cuts costs, and boosts ROI for your IT business.

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