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Are You Ready for Microsoft’s 2025 D365 Licensing Enforcement?

Avoid disruption, stay compliant, and optimize your Dynamics 365 licenses with HSO’s expert guidance.

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Microsoft is Changing the Rules—HSO Helps You Stay Ahead

With Microsoft enforcing a new license model for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, organizations must act now to avoid access issues and compliance risks.

Why this Matters Now

Prepare for Licensing Changes in 2025

September 1, 2025: In-app notifications begin for unlicensed users.

November 1, 2025: Hard enforcement starts—unlicensed users will be locked out.

Why Act Now:

  • Avoid operational disruptions
  • Prevent audit risks
  • Optimize license usage and costs

Impacts to Your Organization

Mandatory License Assignment:

  • All users must be licensed via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Role-based licensing across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and more.

Enhanced Compliance Tools:

  • New reporting in Power Platform Admin Center and LCS.
  • Centralized license management reduces errors.

Operational Risk:

  • Misaligned roles means access denial or audit exposure.
  • Unlicensed users means halted operations.
VIDEO

Managing the New Licensing Rules in Dynamics 365

In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the new licensing rules for Dynamics 365. No dry theory—just practical tips and real-world examples. You’ll learn:

✔ What the new rules actually mean
✔ Which users will really need a license (and who won’t)
✔ How to quickly gain insight into your license usage in PPAC
✔ Which tools help you spot savings at a glance
✔ And: how to easily explain all of this to your colleagues or leadership team

Watch this brief but practical webinar so your organization can head toward November 1st with confidence.

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HSO's 4-Steps to Compliance and Optimization

License Compliance Readiness Program

  • 1

    License Audit & Readiness Assessment

    • Analyze current license usage
    • Identify gaps and misalignments
    • Map roles to correct license types

  • 2

    Centralized License Management Setup

    • Configure Microsoft 365 admin center
    • Implement governance best practices
    • Train your admins

  • 3

    Proactive Communication & Change Management

    • Internal communication plans
    • In-app notification workflows
    • User training and support

  • 4

    Ongoing Monitoring & Optimization

    • Real-time dashboards
    • Quarterly reviews
    • Continuous alignment with Microsoft policies

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Business Benefits:

More Than Compliance - It's a Strategic Advantage

  • Compliancy Check: Know where you stand and what needs fixing
  • License Savings: Identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Security Governance Training: Empower your team
  • Implementation Support: Let HSO handle the heavy lifting
Project Scope & Deliverables

What HSO will Do for You

  • License Compliance Report:

    Based on your current D365FO setup. Includes a report containing the compliancy check and license inventory.

  • Cost Savings Overview:

    Recommendations for license optimization and delivery of a report outlining your potential cost savings.

  • Training Workshop:

    One-day session tailored to your team. Includes a customized training designed to educate you on the new security framework and USG functionality.

  • Security Implementation:

    Best-practice changes with full documentation and logging of security requirements/changes.

Why HSO?

Your Trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner

  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Proven success in license optimization
  • Vertical business experts across most core industries
  • Global reach with local delivery and support
  • Microsoft-certified and industry-recognized

Let's Get You Ready, Next Steps

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Large enough to serve, small enough to care

For more than 30 years we’ve measured our success in just one way: we win when our clients win. Our goal is to drive improvements in your business performance by leveraging the power of the Microsoft Cloud - accelerating the impact of digital transformation.
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