In the world of enterprise IT and digital transformation, Microsoft Azure has become a central platform for managing workloads, data, and applications in the cloud. Many organizations that have committed to Microsoft Azure are part of a program known as the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment, or MACC.
But what exactly does "MACC-eligible" mean, and how can businesses make the most of their existing commitment, especially in the context of supply chain data integration?
MACC stands for Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment. It allows organizations to commit to a specific level of Azure cloud usage (spend) over a defined time period, typically in exchange for discounts and benefits. The goal is to encourage deeper adoption of Azure services across departments and use cases.
The value of MACC lies in flexibility. Organizations can apply their commitment not only to Microsoft-native services but also to approved third-party solutions available through the Azure Marketplace.
When a solution is described as "MACC-eligible," it means that customers can purchase and apply the cost of that solution directly toward their MACC agreement. These solutions must be published in the Azure Marketplace and approved by Microsoft as transactable and eligible.
For companies with a MACC in place, this opens up an opportunity to adopt powerful third-party tools without needing additional budget approvals or procurement cycles. These purchases are invoiced through Microsoft, simplifying billing and improving visibility into cloud spending.
"Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) opens up an opportunity to adopt powerful third-party tools without needing additional budget approvals or procurement cycles."
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Supply chains are increasingly digital, data-driven, and globally connected. Yet many organizations still struggle with fragmented systems, manual data exchange, and lack of standardization between partners.
Using your MACC to invest in a supply chain integration solution—like coneksion®—is a strategic move. These solutions help:
Standardize and automate messaging between shippers, LSPs, carriers, and partners
Eliminate manual processes and reduce errors
Gain real-time visibility into operations
Improve compliance with global data standards
Accelerate onboarding of new trading partners
And because coneksion is MACC-eligible, organizations can fund this investment through their existing Microsoft commitment. From this blog, you can learn more about the benefits of purchasing coneksion's data connectivity through MACC.
1. Confirm Your MACC Eligibility
Check with your internal IT or procurement team to confirm if your organization has a MACC agreement in place. Alternatively, contact coneksion, and we can help verify your eligibility with Microsoft.
2. Visit the Azure Marketplace
Search for coneksion or other MACC-eligible supply chain data connectivity solutions. Look for the "Transactable" label, which confirms the offering qualifies for MACC spend.
3. Subscribe via Azure
Complete the subscription process through the Azure Marketplace. Billing will be applied to your MACC and invoiced through Microsoft, with no additional steps needed.
4. Integrate and Scale
Once subscribed, work with the solution provider to set up connections with your supply chain partners, ERP systems, or other platforms. You’ll be leveraging your Azure investment to scale digital transformation.
Being MACC-eligible is more than a procurement convenience—it’s a strategic advantage. If your organization is already investing heavily in Microsoft Azure, it only makes sense to extend that investment into tools that optimize mission-critical areas like supply chain operations.
Coneksion®, a MACC-eligible solution, enables fast and flexible cloud-based data connectivity across the stakeholders of global logistics and supply chains—fully aligned with your Microsoft strategy. If you want to unlock more value from your Azure commitment, this is a smart place to start.