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Gilbert Teniente, Microsoft Practice Lead for Solutions II

Posted by Solutions II

PR Newswire, November 18, 2025:  Solutions II, a national provider of cybersecurity, data center, cloud, managed services, and AI readiness, today announced the hiring of Gilbert Teniente as Microsoft Practice Lead. This strategic addition enhances the company’s ability to support clients in modernizing their Microsoft investments, improving security posture, and preparing for emerging AI initiatives. 

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The Disappearing Volume Discount: Why Microsoft’s EA Just Leveled the Pricing Field

If you’ve ever justified a big Microsoft Enterprise Agreement by saying, “the more we buy, the more we save,” that card is about to be pulled from the deck. Microsoft is retiring the volume discount that made EAs the gold standard for enterprise licensing. Starting November 1, 2025, every organization will pay the same list price for cloud services. It’s a shift that flattens the playing field and forces enterprises to rethink how they negotiate, plan, and commit to Microsoft’s cloud.

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Windows 10 End-of-Support

Windows 10 has been the backbone of businesses and households alike for nearly a decade, but its days are numbered. With Microsoft officially ending support in October 2025, millions of devices worldwide will suddenly face new risks and challenges. In this blog, Kelly Clemmensen, Solutions II Security Architect, breaks down what this transition really means, the risks of holding on to Windows 10, and the practical steps you can take to protect your business.
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