Microsoft's New Commerce Experience (NCE) is revolutionizing how organizations purchase and manage their Microsoft licenses. With enhanced flexibility, predictable pricing, and significant cost savings opportunities, NCE represents a critical opportunity for businesses to maximize their technology investment ROI.

What is Microsoft New Commerce Experience?

The New Commerce Experience is Microsoft's modernized licensing and purchasing platform that replaces the legacy Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. Designed to be simplified, flexible, and cost-effective, NCE offers organizations better control over their Microsoft subscriptions while reducing costs.

As a top-tier Microsoft Solutions Provider, CSP Global helps organizations navigate this transition to ensure maximum benefit and zero disruption.

Proven ROI with Microsoft NCE

Organizations switching to NCE are seeing immediate benefits:

• 20% Cost Savings with annual commitments versus monthly plans
• 7-Day Risk-Free Window to modify or cancel subscriptions after purchase
• 3-Year Price Protection available to guard against future price increases
• 24/7 Expert Support from certified Microsoft partners like CSP Global

Understanding NCE Commitment Options

Microsoft NCE offers three commitment levels, each designed for different business needs:

Monthly Commitment

Best for: Organizations with highly variable workforce sizes or seasonal businesses

Benefits:

• Maximum flexibility to scale up or down monthly
• Cancel anytime after the first month
• Perfect for temporary projects or uncertain growth periods

Considerations:

• 20% premium over annual pricing
• Less budget predictability
• Higher total cost of ownership

Annual Commitment (Recommended)

Best for: Most stable organizations looking to balance flexibility with savings

Benefits:

• Save 20% versus monthly commitment
• Price protection for 12 months
• Predictable budgeting and forecasting
• Add licenses anytime during the term
• Choose monthly or annual billing

Considerations:

• Cannot reduce license count mid-term
• One-year commitment required

ROI Example: For 100 users with Microsoft 365 Business Premium:

• Monthly Plan: $47,376 annually
• Annual NCE Plan: $41,940 annually
• Savings: $5,436 per year

3-Year Commitment

Best for: Established organizations with stable workforce sizes

Benefits:

• Lowest per-license cost available
• Maximum long-term savings potential
• 3-year price lock protection against increases
• Ultimate budget predictability
• Flexible billing options

Considerations:

• Longest commitment period
• Cannot reduce licenses during term
• Best for organizations with minimal turnover

Key NCE Benefits for Your Business

Simplified License Management

Consolidate all Microsoft subscriptions under one streamlined platform. This reduces administrative overhead, improves operational efficiency, and gives you clear visibility into your entire Microsoft estate.

Enhanced Flexibility

Unlike legacy CSP, NCE allows you to:

• Upgrade licenses mid-term without paying for both old and new simultaneously
• Add seats anytime during your commitment
• Choose billing frequency (monthly or annual) independent of commitment term

Price Protection

Lock in current pricing for your commitment term, protecting your budget against Microsoft's regular price increases. This is particularly valuable given Microsoft's history of annual price adjustments.

Mid-Term Upgrades

One of NCE's most significant improvements: upgrade from Microsoft 365 E3 to E5 and only pay the price difference, not the full E5 cost. This makes it easier to adopt advanced features as your needs evolve.

Critical Migration Timeline

Microsoft began automatically migrating legacy CSP subscriptions to NCE in January 2024. All commercial customers will transition by their renewal dates.

What This Means for You:

7-Day Change Window: After automatic migration, you have exactly 7 days to modify or cancel subscriptions without penalty. This is your opportunity to optimize.

Pricing Updates: Monthly billing for annual terms will see a 5% increase from April 2025. Acting now protects against this increase.

Optimization Opportunity: This transition is the perfect time for a comprehensive license audit and right-sizing exercise.

Why Choose CSP Global for NCE Migration?

As a Microsoft Gold Partner and top-tier Solutions Provider, CSP Global brings deep expertise to your NCE journey:

Expert Guidance

Our Microsoft-certified specialists analyze your usage patterns, growth projections, and budget requirements to recommend the optimal commitment strategy for your organization.

Seamless Migration

We manage the entire transition from legacy CSP to NCE, ensuring zero disruption to your operations and maximum cost savings.

Ongoing Optimization

Regular license reviews and recommendations ensure you're always getting maximum value from your Microsoft investments, with proactive alerts about optimization opportunities.

Gold Partner Benefits

Leverage our Microsoft Gold Partner status for:

• Preferred pricing structures
• Exclusive promotional offers
• Direct Microsoft support escalation
• Priority access to new features and programs

Real-World Savings Example

Company Profile: 100 employees, Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Monthly Plan Costs:

• 100 users × $39.48 = $3,948/month
• Annual cost: $47,376

NCE Annual Plan:

• 100 users × $34.95 = $3,495/month
• Annual cost: $41,940
• Annual savings: $5,436
• 3-year savings: $16,308+

These savings scale with organization size. For enterprise organizations with hundreds or thousands of users, NCE savings can reach six figures annually.

Take Action Now

Don't let the NCE migration happen to you—make it work for you. The transition from legacy CSP presents a unique opportunity to:

• Audit your current license usage
• Eliminate unused or underutilized licenses
• Right-size your Microsoft investments
• Lock in favorable pricing before increases
• Optimize your commitment strategy

Next Steps

CSP Global offers complimentary license audits and NCE strategy consultations for organizations of all sizes. Our team will:

1. Analyze your current Microsoft licensing and usage patterns
2. Identify optimization opportunities and potential savings
3. Recommend the ideal NCE commitment strategy
4. Manage your seamless migration to NCE
5. Monitor ongoing performance and optimization opportunities

Ready to maximize your Microsoft licensing ROI? Contact CSP Global today for your comprehensive license audit and strategic NCE migration plan.

CSP Global is a Microsoft Gold Partner and top-tier Solutions Provider specializing in helping Australian organizations maximize their technology investments. Our team of Microsoft-certified experts has helped hundreds of organizations successfully transition to NCE while achieving significant cost savings.