The EA to CSP service

Move from EA to CSP, seamlessly

More flexibility, simplified billing and expert guidance from a dedicated cloud partner, with minimal disruption to your operations.

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Overview

A smarter way to license the Microsoft cloud

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A Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is a volume licensing agreement for large organisations, traditionally requiring upfront commitment and offering limited support. The Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model is a flexible alternative: add or remove licences as needed, pay monthly for what you use, and manage everything with a specialist Microsoft partner.

Effective 1 January 2025, certain customers with cloud EAs are no longer eligible for renewal under the existing framework, with Microsoft shifting enterprises toward the Microsoft Customer Agreement for Enterprise (MCA-E) and encouraging organisations to explore CSP. BUI makes the transition seamless.

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Why Move

The landscape is changing

With Microsoft phasing out traditional cloud EA renewals, now is the time to choose a model that fits how modern businesses actually consume the cloud.

EA
Upfront & rigid

Traditional Enterprise Agreements require upfront commitment for a set period and include only limited technical support from Microsoft.

CSP
Flexible & managed

CSP lets you add or remove licences as required, pay month-by-month for what you use, and get support from a specialist partner.

2025 Change
Renewals shifting

From January 2025, many cloud EA customers move toward MCA-E, making CSP a timely, future-proof choice for licensing.

Benefits

What the CSP model offers

Cost efficiency
Predictable spend

Manage your IT budget more effectively with transparent pricing and predictable monthly expenses.

Simplified billing
One monthly invoice

Receive a tailored monthly invoice for licences, services and Azure usage, an all-in-one view of your IT costs.

More flexibility
Scale with demand

Adjust your licensing strategy freely to support business growth and fluctuating user demand.

Streamlined management
Self-service portal

Purchase licences, adjust quantities and view consumption data in the BUI Self-Service Portal.

Willem Malan, Chief Technology Officer, BUI
“The move to CSP is not just a licensing change. Done well, it gives you flexibility and cost control you never had under an EA.” Willem Malan · Chief Technology Officer, BUI

Ready to move to CSP?

As a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP and multi-time Country Partner of the Year, BUI makes the transition seamless. Talk to our advisors.

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