Windows 10: Why is my company being overcharged by 7x the amount it should be due a microsoft employee...

Background. My company had set up SharePoint, and several technical staff were working to fix the technical issue for weeks. After they said they had resolved a licencing issue, I found several months later that the billing began to be 6 fold the previous price. It turns out that the technical staff had been messing around with the licences. I therfore contacted TEch Support again and a lady took me through the process, she took control and proceeded to add anoother in order to remove the 6 others. she assured me that i would be refunded if i filled in the correct paperwork and replied to her

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How can I remove our company credit card from a former employee's recurring payment for MS 365?

If a former employee is still associated with a recurring payment for Microsoft 365 and you need to remove your company's credit card from that payment, here are general steps you can take:

1. Access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center:
   
   • Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center using the credentials of a user with administrative privileges.
     
2. Navigate to Billing:
   
   • In the Admin Center, find and select the "Billing" or "Billing & Subscriptions" section. This is where you manage your Microsoft 365 subscriptions and payments.
     
3. Locate the Subscription:
   
   • Look for the specific Microsoft 365 subscription associated with the former employee. Identify the subscription that needs to be updated.
     
4. Update Payment Information:
   
   • Within the subscription details, there should be an option to update or change the payment information. This is where you can remove the credit card associated with the recurring payment.
     
5. Remove Credit Card:
   
   • Choose the option to manage payment methods or billing details. Locate the credit card you want to remove and follow the prompts to delete or replace it.
     
6. Add New Payment Method (Optional):
   
   • If required, you can add a new payment method for the Microsoft 365 subscription. Ensure that the new payment method belongs to your organization and is not tied to the former employee.
     
7. Save Changes:
   
   • After making the necessary changes, save your updates. The system should confirm the changes, and the former employee's credit card should no longer be associated with the subscription.
     
8. Verify Changes:
   
   • Double-check the subscription details to confirm that the credit card information has been successfully removed. Ensure that the new payment method (if added) is correctly associated with the subscription.
     

It's important to note that the specific steps and options may vary slightly depending on the version of Microsoft 365 you are using and the subscription plan. If you encounter any difficulties or if the former employee's credit card persists, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

 

Microsoft Employees Raise $1 Billion for Communities Around the World

Microsoft Corp. today commemorated its 30th Employee Giving Campaign and announced that U.S. employees raised $1 billion in cash since 1983 for approximately 31,000 U.S.-based nonprofits and community organizations. CEO Steve Ballmer announced the milestone during a special town hall event at the Microsoft Redmond campus, which included Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire.

"Today, I'm thrilled to announce that since our Employee Giving Campaign started in 1983, Microsoft employees have donated a total of $1 billion to more than 31,000 nonprofits," Ballmer said. "I'm incredibly proud of our employees, and this is truly a time to celebrate, not just because we've raised a record amount of funds, but also because together with our nonprofit partners, we have impacted and improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people."





"From its earliest days, Microsoft employees have been involved in their communities and have helped contribute to their vitality and growth," Gates said. "Thirty years and $1 billion later, that impact can be felt around the world. The company and its employees have much to be proud of at this remarkable milestone and, I know, will continue to make a positive impact in the years ahead."

To mark the occasion, Microsoft announced a $25,000 grant to the top four organizations that have received the most funding from Microsoft employees during the span of the campaign: United Way of King County, World Vision International, Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation and the American National Red Cross.

Microsoft Employee Giving Program
Each year, Microsoft matches employee volunteer time at $17 per hour and dollar-for-dollar charitable contributions to all eligible nonprofits up to $12,000 per employee. When the Microsoft giving program began in 1983, approximately 200 employees raised $17,000 for nonprofits. Today, more than 35,000 employees, or approximately 65 percent of Microsoft's total U.S. workforce, participate, and the company predicts its employees will raise more than $100 million in 2012 for global nonprofits.

"The impact of all that giving is almost incalculable, and the statistics don't even begin to tell the whole story," said Jon Fine, CEO, United Way of King County. "Microsoft has created a culture of generosity that has radiated so far into the community. The standard of giving and volunteering by Microsoft employees has raised the bar and influences so many others here and around the world."

Gregoire attended the event and proclaimed October 2012 as the Microsoft 30th Employee Giving Campaign Month. "The amount of time and money contributed by Microsoft employees is beyond impressive. Given the sheer range and number of organizations that receive its support, it is no exaggeration to say that the Microsoft Employee Giving Campaign has become an indispensable program, serving Washingtonians and people around the country," Gregoire said.

Microsoft's annual Employee Giving Campaign is a year-round effort, but there's a special focus every October on the Redmond campus and in offices around the U.S. It is an opportunity for employees to combine their energy, generosity and creativity to raise money for nonprofit organizations and causes locally, nationally and globally. Beyond the direct donation of time and money to nonprofits, an army of Microsoft employee volunteers plans and executes the monthlong campaign through activities, including a 5K run, an online auction and an "underground" car show.

"Year over year, Microsoft employees have increased their generosity of time, talent and resources, which has led to the continuous growth of the Give Campaign during the past three decades," said Brad Smith, executive vice president and general counsel, Microsoft. "As our campaign has grown, we've been honored to stand alongside a long list of nonprofit partners and support their invaluable service to communities around the world."

Microsoft Total Giving by the Numbers

• Microsoft employees have donated $1 billion, inclusive of the corporate match, since 1983.
• Microsoft employees in the U.S. have volunteered more than 2 million hours of their time to causes they care about since the company began a volunteer match program in 2005.
• Since 1983, Microsoft and its employees have provided more than $6.5 billion in cash, services and software to nonprofits around the world through localized, company-sponsored giving and volunteer campaigns. This includes in-kind donations.

 

Microsoft to Acquire Nokia's Devices & Services Business

The Chief Executive of Nokia Stephen Elop will step aside and return to Microsoft, his position at Microsoft is not yet disclosed but it is being rumored that Mr. Elop will be signed as the CEO for Microsoft once Ballmer hands in his resignation in the coming year.


As demands grow weak for Nokia’s mobile devices the company is faced with cash-flow problems. It has lost a majority of its market share to Apple and Samsung.
"It's a bold step into the future - a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies," Microsoft's outgoing CEO, Steve Ballmer, said in a statement.

Source: Microsoft to Acquire Nokia for $7.2 Billion