News & Events

Here you can see the latest news and events from Octopus Cloud.

February 4, 2025

Octopus Cloud Expands Operations into North America

Octopus Cloud, a Global leader in Microsoft Licensing for Service Providers and Fin Ops, brings local expertise to better serve clients and accelerate growth in the North American market.

February 4, 2025

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Azure Arc is Replacing SPLA

All the other programs Microsoft introduced have nothing to do with SPLA, but everything to do with end-customers. In SPLA, hosters control the end-end customer experience. In CSP, one hoster mentioned, “We are just another reseller.”

November 15, 2024

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Is Azure Arc Right for your Business?

Whether it’s an audit, outsourcing, or using Azure Arc, it’s critical to understand what is happening inside your own data center. Octopus Cloud can help manage licensing costs effectively—especially when evaluating alternatives to SPLA.

October 29, 2024

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Microsoft Announces New Price Increases. Are you prepared?

Microsoft announced price increases across various programs in January, including our dear friend SPLA.

September 17, 2024

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Comparing the Dutch MSP Market to the Broader European Landscape

MSP Global teach us the Managed Service Provider(MSP) market in Europe is a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry, reflectingthe growing need for businesses to outsource IT services.

September 3, 2024

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Should SPLA Partners Stay on SPLA? An In-Depth Analysis

This article explores the benefits of staying with SPLA, helping partners understand why it might be advantageous to maintain their current licensing model, particularly considering tools like Azure Arc.

September 3, 2024

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Do’s and Don’ts of RDS Licensing

These cases highlight the serious consequences of under-licensing. Don’t be these guys!

August 20, 2024

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CISPE and Microsoft Settlement – What Does It Mean?

You might have heard that the Cloud Infrastructure ServicesProviders in Europe (CISPE), which has 27 members, filed a complaint against Microsoft. Now they found an agreement. Read below the details.

July 3, 2024

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Why Does Licensing Matter?

In our modern world, the subscription model has become ubiquitous. From the movies we watch to the music we listen to, and even the Word document I'm using to write this article, everything is a subscription.