365 Review
Microsoft 365 Pricing Changes in 2026
A plain-English breakdown for South Australian businesses on what’s changing, what it costs, and what to do before the deadline.
What’s Changing and What It Means for Your Business
Microsoft has announced licensing changes that will impact most Australian businesses using Microsoft 365. Depending on your current setup, you could be paying significantly more, or you could lock in your current rate if you act in time. The shifts affect annual commitment requirements, pricing on specific business plans, and changes to the New Commerce Experience (NCE) terms.
For a typical SA business on Microsoft 365 Business Standard, the changes could mean an increase of around 12 to 20 percent per year if no action is taken. SMBs we have previously audited have saved $30,000 and $80,000 per annum respectively by right-sizing their licensing before changes took effect. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, which is why we are offering free 30-minute licensing reviews to SA businesses before the deadline.
Three practical steps every business should take before 30th of June: audit your current licensing, decide on your commitment term, and lock in your position. After this date, your options narrow significantly. If you are already a Pit Stop client, you do not need to do a thing. We are reviewing every client’s licensing position automatically.
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FAQ
Yes. Your plan will continue to work and your team will not lose access. What is changing is the pricing structure, commitment terms, and in some cases the way add-ons and storage are licensed. The biggest risk is not your plan stopping. It is paying more than you need to.
Your current rate is generally locked in until your renewal date. We recommend reviewing your licensing well before renewal so you have time to choose the right structure rather than defaulting into whatever rolls over. If your renewal is in the next six to twelve months, now is the time to look.
Yes. The changes apply regardless of who manages your environment. A fresh review often surfaces savings that have been sitting in your bill for years.
Thirty minutes is usually enough to give you a clear picture of where you stand and what your options are. More complex setups can extend at no cost.
No. The review is open to any South Australian business using Microsoft 365, regardless of who currently manages your IT.
No. The review is free and there is no obligation. We would rather earn your business by being useful than by chasing you.
What Our Client’s Say
Pit Stop thoroughly reviewed our existing setup and proposed a solution that simplified our licensing structure, improved manageability, and delivered significant cost savings. The results exceeded our expectations.
Darren Arbon
IT&T Coordinator – Mid Murray Council
What’s changed for us is the control. We can manage existing licences, add new ones for staff joining, and even trial different products ourselves. Pit Stop’s marketplace cuts out the email chains and quote delays, and the support is still there when we need a hand.”
William Silajew
Better Medical