OVS-ES is retiring: what it means and your options
Wednesday 9th December 2026
14:00 – 15:00
Institutions with OVS-ES agreements and School 3 agreements
Microsoft intends to retire OVS-ES on 1 October 2027. Equivalent on-premises capabilities are expected to become available through CSP.
If your organisation uses OVS-ES, the change needs careful planning. Your agreement dates, estate, and future service needs will shape the right route.
This dedicated Phoenix briefing will explain the timeline and the areas to review. We will outline potential options without assuming one route fits every customer.
Agenda
- What Microsoft has announced about OVS-ES.
- The timeline to 1 October 2027.
- How CSP is expected to support on-premises requirements.
- Renewal, budgeting, and procurement considerations.
- Information needed for an options assessment.
- Questions and routes to further support.
Your speakers
Jake Griffin
Education Sales Manager
Kirsty Bedingham
Microsoft Licensing Team Leader (Educatiom)
