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Microsoft shifts to annual cloud price adjustments for billing predictability

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Microsoft will now adjust commercial cloud prices annually instead of semi-annually, citing foreign exchange rate changes. The move aims to reduce billing volatility for enterprise customers. Annual adjustments take effect in 2025.

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While Microsoft frames this as a stability move, annual adjustments could still lead to significant price jumps if exchange rates swing sharply.
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