When choosing an ERP system, businesses have plenty to consider. Functionality, integrations, reporting, cost and scalability can all influence the decision. But there is another important question to answer: where should your ERP system be hosted?
We want to make sure our customers understand what this change means, when it may affect them, and what to look out for.
From 1 October 2026, Microsoft is introducing a 5% price increase on eligible CSP software subscriptions with an annual-term commitment and monthly billing.
This includes products such as SQL Server, Windows Server, Client Access Licences and System Center.
This is a Microsoft pricing change, not an increase being introduced by etaC Solutions.
Not necessarily. Although the new pricing takes effect from 1 October 2026, this does not mean your subscription price will automatically increase on that date.
For existing subscriptions, the new pricing will apply when your current subscription commitment renews on or after 1 October 2026.
Depending on your renewal date, this could mean the increase does not affect you for several months, or even until next year.
For example, if your current 12-month subscription commitment does not renew until October 2027, the new pricing would generally apply at that renewal rather than immediately in October 2026.
The increase applies to eligible subscriptions that have an annual commitment with monthly billing.
It is important to distinguish between your billing frequency and your subscription commitment. Paying monthly does not necessarily mean you are on a month-to-month subscription.
Microsoft has confirmed that there is no change to subscriptions with annual billing or month-to-month commitments as part of this specific pricing update.
Your current subscription commitment and renewal date should be shown on your Dynamics 365 (D365) invoices.
If you cannot find this information, or you are unsure when your subscription is due for renewal, please get in touch with the etaC Solutions team and we will be happy to help.
We understand that any pricing change can raise questions, particularly when it comes to budgeting and planning for renewals.
Our team is here to help you understand how Microsoft's update may affect your subscriptions and when any changes are likely to apply.
If you have any questions about your CSP subscriptions or renewal dates, please contact us.
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etac Solutions are long established suppliers of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and now provide Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as part of our ERP services. We pride ourselves in taking a different approach in order to craft the most appropriate solutions for our customers. We are a technology partner who can integrate, implement and then support your ERP solution at every step.