The Hidden Cost of Windows Volume Licensing

The Windows Podcast with Fexingo: Microsoft, PC, and Enterprise Windows Conversations · May 22, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Episode 4 of The Windows Podcast with Fexingo digs into Microsoft's volume licensing maze — specifically the less-known 'true-up' audit that catches enterprises off guard. Lucas explains how the Microsoft Software Assurance true-up process works, why companies consistently underreport usage by 15-20 percent, and what a mid-sized firm with 5,000 devices might actually owe. Luna challenges whether this is a revenue grab or a genuine compliance tool. The hosts break down the three main licensing models for Windows Enterprise — E3, E5, and the new Windows 365 Frontline — and reveal a real-world…