Current Microsoft Cloud Promotions
- Last Update: Nov. 25, 2025
Microsoft updates its cloud promotions often. Discounts change. New offers appear. Others expire. This page gives you one place to see the current Microsoft cloud promotions, what they mean and how they might fit your plans. We keep it updated so you always have the latest information and clear next steps.
How HBS Helps You Get the Most From These Promotions
Microsoft’s cloud promotions move fast. Eligibility shifts. SKUs change. Terms refresh quarterly. It’s a lot to track.
HBS stays plugged into Microsoft’s funding and promo programs every day. We help you:
- Understand which discounts apply to your tenant
- Map promotions to your roadmap and licensing mix
- Forecast costs clearly for one or three years
- Avoid pitfalls around term commitments and license counts
- Build a licensing plan that supports your security and AI goals
If you want clarity on any offer—or want to know which Microsoft cloud discounts save you the most—we’re here to help.
Microsoft 365 E5 Accelerate
Discount: 15% off Microsoft 365 E5
End Date: December 31, 2025
Licenses: Up to 2,400
What to know:
This is one of the easiest ways to reduce the cost of a full Microsoft 365 E5 upgrade. It’s built for organizations that want stronger security, identity protection and compliance in one suite.
HBS perspective:
If you're considering Microsoft 365 E5 for 2026 budget planning, this promo gives you room to move sooner without the sticker shock. It’s a strong fit for organizations building a consolidated, Microsoft-first security stack.
Microsoft 365 Purview Suite Promo with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Discount: 50% off Purview Suite per Copilot seat
End Date: February 1, 2026
What to know:
For every Copilot license, you get the Purview Suite at half price. This promo can also be applied retroactively if you have already purchased Copilot.
HBS perspective:
Copilot needs clean, governed and safe data. Purview is the strongest way to get there. The 50% discount makes it easier to secure sensitive data before you scale AI use across the business.
Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 (3-Year Subscription)
Discount: 10% off E3 or E5 with a 3-year commitment
End Date: December 31, 2025
Licenses: 100–2,400
What to know:
For organizations ready to lock in Microsoft 365 long-term, this gives predictable pricing with meaningful savings.
HBS perspective:
If your organization runs Microsoft 365 at scale, a three-year term stabilizes your budget and protects you from future pricing changes.
Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance & E5 Security (3-Year Subscription)
Discount: 10% off E5 Compliance or E5 Security
End Date: December 31, 2025
What to know:
Ideal for security-first teams looking to unify threat protection, compliance and insider-risk tools.
HBS perspective:
If you’re building out Zero Trust or improving your audit posture, these offers lower the upfront lift while giving you higher-end capabilities.
Save on Windows 365
Discount: 20% off all Cloud PC configurations
End Date: April 30, 2026
Licenses: 10–300
What to know:
This promo is for new Windows 365 clients. It applies to every edition and configuration.
HBS perspective:
A great entry point for VDI replacement, hybrid work expansion or endpoint cost control. Strong fit for organizations tired of managing physical desktops.
M365 Purview Suite and Defender Suite (3-Year Subscription)
Discount: 10% off Purview Suite or Defender Suite
End Date: December 31, 2025
Licenses: 100–2,400
What to know:
These are Microsoft's flagship data security and threat-protection bundles.
HBS perspective:
If you're consolidating multiple security tools into Microsoft, this promo gives you predictable three-year pricing and fast ROI.
Getting Started with M365 Copilot
Discount: 15% off 10+ Copilot seats
End Date: June 30, 2026
Licenses: 10–2,400
What to know:
For organizations deploying Copilot for the first time. Helps reduce early-stage experimentation costs.
HBS perspective:
If you want to pilot Copilot in a single department or role group, this is the lowest-barrier promo to get started.
Bridge to the Cloud 2 (Dynamics GP → Dynamics 365 Business Central)
Discount: 40% off a 3-year term
End Date: December 31, 2025
What to know:
Designed for GP customers with an active Enhancement Plan moving into Business Central. Licensing must match or exceed your current GP renewal value.
HBS perspective:
This is the most cost-effective way to transition off Dynamics GP. It removes almost all financial friction for anyone ready to modernize.
CSP-EP to Online Business Central
Discount: 40%
End Date: March 31, 2026
What to know:
A specialized offer for clients migrating from legacy Business Central licensing into NCE CSP.
HBS perspective:
If you’re running older BC licensing, this is one of the last remaining structured pathways to modern pricing before legacy models disappear entirely.
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