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title: Breaking down the Microsoft New Commerce Experience
description: Get the key changes and dates you need to know under the Microsoft New Commerce Experience to prepare for the retirement of legacy CSP.
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# [Breaking down the Microsoft New Commerce Experience](https://www.proarch.com/blog/the-microsoft-new-commerce-experience)

 Written by [Rebecca Spoont](https://www.proarch.com/blog/author/rebecca-spoont) | Jan 25, 2022 5:04:52 PM

How your purchase [Microsoft licensing](https://www.proarch.com/blog/microsoft-teams-license-options-for-enterprises) is changing in 2022. ProArch COO Jeanne Morelli covers the changes and key dates under the [Microsoft New Commerce Experience](https://www.proarch.com/services/microsoft-overview) (NCE) you need to know to prepare for the retirement of legacy CSP.

#### The next evolution of Microsoft licensing

The New Commerce Experience (NCE) is officially here and in true Microsoft, fashion changes have come along with it. If you have a CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) subscription for [Microsoft 365](https://www.proarch.com/guides/microsoft-365-security-best-practices), then these changes apply to you.

Watch the discussion with ProArch COO Jeanne Morelli for a breakdown of the NCE licensing model and her advice for making the best decision for your organization.

1. What is the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) licensing model? **Answer at 1:30**
2. What are the core changes under NCE versus CSP? **Answer at 3:00**
3. What should organizations consider to make the right decision? **Answer at 7:30**
4. What is the timeline of these changes? **Answer at 14:05**
5. What should organizations do now to be prepared for this change? **Answer at 16:30**

 

As a [Microsoft partner](https://www.proarch.com/), our goal is to make this transition as easy as possible. [Reach out to us](https://www.proarch.com/contact) and we'll help you evaluate your current licensing and make a plan that makes sense for your business.

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