Event details

If your organization has an Azure cloud commitment, Microsoft Marketplace can be a powerful tool for optimizing how that spend is used. Tune in to explore how your organization can leverage its Azure commitment to support software investments through Microsoft Marketplace, while also simplifying supplier management and billing.

Guest partner Clazar will join the session to demo a solution they’ve developed to help customers identify Marketplace solutions eligible for MACC decrement, making it easier to apply cloud commitment dollars with confidence.

We’ll cover practical ways to right-size commitments, reduce risk, and better align cloud spend with actual usage. Walk away knowing how to turn Azure commitments into strategic, outcomes-driven spend with Microsoft Marketplace.


Note: Office hours for customers are typically held the last Wednesday of every month, 8:30 AM Pacific Time unless otherwise noted.

How do I participate?

Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar, then sign in to the Tech Community and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast.

Pearl-Angeles
Updated Apr 15, 2026

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    Pearl-Angeles
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    Sharing a list of the questions panelists covered during the live Q&A, as well as timestamps:

    Question – I know you talked about the solution, can you also give us some idea in terms of procurement? Do they reach out to you? Is there a cost involved? – answered at 35:44.

    Question – When should I purchase a solution through Microsoft Marketplace instead of buying directly from the vendor? – answered at 36:34.

    Question – Do all Marketplace purchases count towards MACC or only specific offers?  – answered at 37:36.

    Question – I know you talked about a free trial—how long is the free trial? Once its over can they still use the tool? – answered at 40:35.

    Question – Are there filters or badges that help me identify Azure benefit eligible or MACC eligible solution? – answered at 42:08.

    Question – Can renewals or recurring SaaS charges contribute to MACC overtime? – answered at 43:42.

    Question – Are there best practices for aligning marketplace purchases with actual use and outcomes? – answered at 44:32.

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