Unlock Savings with Copilot Credit Pre-Purchase Plan

FinOps Article

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are continuously looking for ways to optimize their operations and stretch their financial resources. Microsoft Copilot Studio has rapidly become an integral part of this journey, helping companies build custom agents and integrate seamlessly with Dynamics 365. However, as organizations delve deeper into this innovative tool, the need for cost predictability and financial optimization arises. Enter the Copilot Credit Pre-Purchase Plan (P3)—a promising solution designed to streamline billing and unlock savings with a straightforward, one-year approach.

What is the Copilot Credit Pre-Purchase Plan?

The Copilot Credit Pre-Purchase Plan (P3) offers a unique, one-year, upfront payment method for obtaining Copilot Credits. By purchasing Copilot Credit Commit Units (CCCUs), organizations can systematically manage their financial expenses as their usage is automatically deducted from the pre-purchased credit pool. The beauty of this system lies in its tiered discount model, which encourages increased usage with subsequent cost benefits, enabling organizations to focus on their core objectives rather than navigating unpredictable invoices.

How It Works

The process is both simple and efficient. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

Purchase: Acquire a pool of Copilot Credits Commit Units (CCCUs) for a one-year term.
Usage: Every utilization of Microsoft Copilot Studio, including Dynamics 365 first-party agents and Copilot Chat, draws CCCUs from the P3 balance.
Contingency: Should your balance deplete before year-end, you can augment your plan or switch to a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model.
Expiration: Any unused credits will expire at the end of the term.

For instance, imagine a retail company utilizing 15 custom Copilot Studio agents for various tasks like inventory checks and customer service. The predictability offered by P3 transforms chaotic budgeting during peak periods into an organized financial forecast.

Key Benefits

Cost Savings

The P3 plan can deliver up to a 20% discount at the highest tier, providing substantial savings. Organizations can stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality or performance.

Budget Predictability

With its one-year term and upfront payment system, P3 ensures there are no surprise bills. This predictability in financial planning is invaluable, particularly for companies handling fluctuating workloads.

Flexibility and Ease of Use

Organizations can add to their P3 pools at any time, working seamlessly alongside capacity packs and the PAYG model. Moreover, no redeployment is required, as usage applies automatically to eligible operations.

Defined Scope

The P3 plan allows organizations to decide its applicability based on business need, whether at the resource group, subscription, management group, or shared level.

How to Purchase

Purchasing the Copilot Studio Pre-Purchase Plan is a straightforward process through the Azure portal:

Sign in to Azure Portal.
Navigate to ‘Reservations’ and select ‘+ Add’.
Choose ‘Copilot Credit Pre-purchase Plan’.
Select your subscription and scope, pick your tier, and complete the payment.
Link your subscription to Copilot Studio in the Power Platform Admin Center.

Best Practices

Estimate Accurately: Leverage historical usage data or Copilot consumption estimators for precision.
Deploy First: Ensure your environments are PAYG-enabled prior to purchase.
Monitor Utilization: Set alerts to foresee any unexpected PAYG charges.
Plan for Renewal: Auto-renew is enabled by default—adjust as necessary.

Conclusion

For businesses in the throes of scaling up or managing multi-faceted environments, the Copilot Credit Pre-Purchase Plan offers a much-needed bastion of predictability and savings. This plan is ideal for customers facing variable or growing usage, looking to optimize spending and simplify their billing systems.

With the Copilot Credit Pre-Purchase Plan, innovation can flourish without the looming shadow of unpredictable costs. As companies commit upfront, they unlock discounts and gain newfound confidence in their budgeting strategies. Ready to embark on this journey of financial optimization? Visit the Azure portal to purchase your plan today or explore the extensive Copilot Credits Pre-Purchase Plans documentation to learn more.

Resources:

Copilot Credit covers Microsoft Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365 first-party agents, and Copilot Chat. Microsoft reserves the right to update Copilot Credit eligible products.

Note: The actual realized cost per Copilot Credit for P3 and the MCS license will depend on the utilization rate. Therefore, businesses should consider their expected usage patterns, as P3 Commit Units expire annually while Copilot Credit capacity packs expire monthly.