If you’re looking to run a business from Microsoft Azure, you’ll need an Azure Subscription. With the subscription tied to a single account, this Microsoft web portal acts as a single billing unit for all of your Azure business resources.
Depending on your UAE business type, commitment level, and needs, there are multiple ways to procure a Microsoft Azure Subscription. Remember, a Microsoft Azure Subscription is different to a Microsoft Office 365 subscription.
Cloud Technologies are Indirect CSPs, meaning we provide Indirect Microsoft CSP to clients in Dubai and throughout the UAE. However, as we are an IT Company, we can provide you with the added benefit of having both a Microsoft Azure subscription and your IT Support Services provided by the company. This is advantageous as you can use an IT Support Help Desk to support your IT needs as well as a Consultancy Team that already understands your current infrastructure for any future Consultancy Services.
Comparison of Microsoft Azure Subscriptions: Advantages and Disadvantages
| Pay-as-you-go (via credit card) | Enterprise Agreement (EA) | Indirect CSP | Direct CSP | |
| Pros | Technical support with good experience Standard procurement flow | Substantial discounts for high volume Combine licences and Azure Services under the same agreement | More personable experience Consultants that know the customer and the business (when using IT Support Services) Each purchasing mechanism for local, small companies | Ability to turn services off or on Consultants that know the customer and the business A better technical support team More significant discounts in comparison with Indirect CSP or what Microsoft is offering |
| Cons | Support might be slow Standard Azure Subscription rates without the discount No business consultancy No direct support related to set up/implementation | Locked into a 3-year program Lack of flexibility | Support offered by a 3d party The profit margin is split between two tiers | Price can be higher than EA |