check before: 2025-01-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
SharePoint introduces a new Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents, enabling payment through an Azure subscription based on usage. Rollout begins mid-January 2025, with general availability by early February. Admins must set up billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center to activate this service.
Details:
Updated January 7, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a pay-as-you-go (PayG) billing model for Agents in SharePoint allowing organizations to use an Azure subscription to pay for the service based on the number of queries used.
[When this will happen:]
Pay-as-you-go billing for Agents in SharePoint is expected to be released starting mid-January 2025. Pay-as-you-go services are disabled by default and services will be available to be used only after PayG billing is set up.
General Availability (WW): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expected to complete by early February 2025.
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2024-12-10
updated:
2025-01-08
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summary for non-techies**
SharePoint is introducing a Pay-as-you-go billing model through an Azure subscription, where organizations are charged based on the number of queries or tasks performed by Agents, with rollout starting in mid-January 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Billing Setup Requirement
If the billing setup is not prepared in advance, users will be unable to access the new Pay-as-you-go services, leading to disruption in their ability to use Agents in SharePoint.
- roles: SharePoint Admin, Global Admin
- references: https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home#/syntex/documents" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home#/syntex/documents, https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-resource-manager/management/manage-resource-groups-portal
User Access to Agents
Without proper setup, unlicensed users will not be able to utilize Agents in SharePoint, potentially impacting their productivity and collaboration efforts.
- roles: End User, SharePoint Admin
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/initial-subscriptions
Service Activation Delay
Failure to activate the Pay-as-you-go services in a timely manner may lead to delays in service availability, affecting project timelines and user satisfaction.
- roles: Project Manager, SharePoint Admin
- references: https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home#/syntex/documents" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home#/syntex/documents
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-01-08 | MC Messages | We're introducing a pay-as-you-go (PayG) billing model for Agents in SharePoint allowing organizations to use an Azure subscription to pay for the service based on the number of queries used.
[When this will happen:] Pay-as-you-go billing for Agents in SharePoint is expected to be released starting mid-January 2025. Pay-as-you-go services are disabled by default and services will be available to be used only after PayG billing is set up. General Availability (WW): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 and expected to complete by early February 2024. | Updated January 7, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a pay-as-you-go (PayG) billing model for Agents in SharePoint allowing organizations to use an Azure subscription to pay for the service based on the number of queries used. [When this will happen:] Pay-as-you-go billing for Agents in SharePoint is expected to be released starting mid-January 2025. Pay-as-you-go services are disabled by default and services will be available to be used only after PayG billing is set up. General Availability (WW): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expected to complete by early February 2025. |
| 2025-01-08 | MC Title | New Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents in SharePoint | (Updated) New Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents in SharePoint |
| 2025-01-08 | MC Last Updated | 12/10/2024 01:24:36 | 2025-01-07T17:26:00Z |
| 2025-01-08 | MC Summary | SharePoint introduces a Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents, starting mid-January 2025. Admins must set up billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center using an Azure subscription and resource group. This allows unlicensed users to access Agents, while licensed users continue as per their terms. | SharePoint introduces a new Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents, enabling payment through an Azure subscription based on usage. Rollout begins mid-January 2025, with general availability by early February. Admins must set up billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center to activate this service. |
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