Microsoft Licensing for Cloud Environments (Online)

Welcome to the Microsoft Licensing for Cloud Environments event!

Date: Wed February 25th 2026

Time: 13:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)

Description:

Join us as we dive into the various complexities of Microsoft licensing for cloud environments.

We'll look at how the rules differ between the different cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and other non-hyperscaler providers.

You'll get all the information you need to keep costs down, reduce risks, and increase value as you migrate and grow in the cloud.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this Microsoft Licensing Training Course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the various Microsoft licensing models and agreements as they relate to cloud environments . They will be able to identify the most cost-effective licensing options for their organisations and ensure compliance with licensing terms and conditions in hybrid and cloud scenarios.

Attendees will gain practical skills in managing and optimising software licenses, enabling them to make informed decisions that maximize the value of their investments in Microsoft products. Additionally, participants will be equipped to handle real-world licensing challenges and will have the confidence to advise their organisations on best practices for software asset management.

Who Should attend?

• Leadership: Technology leaders and executives who want to gain a better understanding of Microsoft's portfolio, roadmap, and future direction.
• SAM/ITAM: Anyone responsible for managing Microsoft software within an organisation will find a wealth of information in this course to help in their day to day role.
• Enterprise Architects: Architects (and others) who design technology solutions that include or interact with Microsoft products will learn how to avoid common pitfalls.
• FinOps Practitioners: As Cloud and Bring Your Own Licensing (BYOL) continues to grow with Microsoft, FinOps and Cloud practitioners will find this course very useful.

Course Prerequisites

This course is open to, and useful for, anyone working with Microsoft licensing.

About your instructor

Rich Gibbons, Synyega

Throughout his 20+ year career, Rich has trained 100s of organisations of all types & sizes across 3 continents in-person - and 6 virtually. He has extensive experience of Microsoft licensing, products, and business operations.

Rich is a regular speaker and evangelist on Microsoft licensing and ITAM, and is an active contributor at the FinOps Foundation around ITAm, SaaS, and software licensing. Rich is well-known and respected for his knowledge, training skills, and thought leadership around Microsoft, cloud, and asset management.

Why choose Synyega for your training needs

We ensure our training courses are as current as possible, meaning they are constantly revised and updated to give you the best information possible. Our experts empower our clients to discover, optimise & manage their cloud and software investments through our multi award-winning services