Microsoft 365 Storage Optimisation for NZ Higher Education

Following Microsoft’s changes to storage for Education, universities are moving from unlimited storage to pooled allocations at their next renewal cycles from December 2026 onward. Universities must now address rapid Microsoft 365 data growth without disrupting research, breaching compliance requirements, or exposing themselves to unnecessary cost.

Universities must balance cost control with research integrity, information governance, and cybersecurity. Acting too late may mean avoidable overage charges at renewal. Acting without structure m risks compliance exposure and operational disruption.

In this session, AvePoint will outline a practical 3-step framework to help institutions analyse their Microsoft 365 environment, intelligently optimise inactive and redundant data, and implement a continuous optimisation model that protects research and supports decision-making. 

What You’ll Learn:

• What is changing in Microsoft Education EA storage agreements
• Financial and operational implications for NZ universities
• Renewal timeline pressures and overage exposure risk
• Benefits of data minimisation for cybersecurity and AI readiness
• Key compliance and data security considerations during optimisation
• A proven 3-step Microsoft 365 optimisation framework
• Estimated delivery timelines and savings potential under the CAUDIT offer
• What a tailored ROI modelling session would look like for your institution 

Attendees will be invited to book a dedicated ROI modelling session to assess their university’s current storage footprint, renewal timing impact, and potential cost savings under different archiving scenarios.

If your institution has a 2026–2027 EA renewal on the horizon, now is the time to prepare. Secure your place and gain clarity before renewal pressures begin.