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4 hours ago
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Centric Consulting Offers Seamless Transition as Microsoft Moves to Eliminate Mid-Market Enterprise Agreements
DAYTON, Ohio, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Microsoft evolves its licensing strategy to better serve enterprise and mid-market segments, thousands of organizations with fewer than 2,400 users will transition from Enterprise Agreements (EA) to new licensing models. Centric Consulting, a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), announced today that it is providing specialized services designed to guide businesses through this transition. Microsoft has restructured its licensing agreements, limiting EA renewals, particularly for those with user/device counts between 500 to 2, 400. This segment is known as Level A. These companies are encouraged to evaluate their current user counts and expiration dates and develop a strategy for licensing and support before their agreements expire. When their agreements are up for renewal, they must engage with a Microsoft CSP like Centric or purchase directly from Microsoft to renew their licensing. "We're seeing many leaders of mid-sized companies working to understand how the licensing changes will affect their company. The transition presents an opportunity for them to reassess and optimize, but if they're unprepared, they risk cost increases and service gaps," said Maurice Faison, Microsoft Partnership Director at Centric Consulting. "As a Direct CSP, we're uniquely positioned to offer our clients not just licensing solutions, but comprehensive strategic guidance and managed services that maximize their Microsoft investment." To help companies understand the nuances of Microsoft licensing, Centric developed a Microsoft Licensing Comparison Guide. This self-assessment provides personalized recommendations and conversation starters for choosing the right licensing support model. While Microsoft's recent policy change has created urgency for many organizations, Centric's deep expertise in managing complex licensing requirements has consistently helped clients optimize costs and maintain compliance throughout the evolving technological landscape. "Over the past decade, we've assisted numerous clients with their licensing needs from initial cloud service adoption to optimization and broader technology implementations," added Faison. "Our efforts have consistently resulted in cost savings while ensuring that technology fully supports the business objectives." Unlike standard resellers, Centric offers a comprehensive approach that includes complimentary licensing assessments to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, frictionless EA-to-CSP transition services, and ongoing strategic and IT support from certified Microsoft specialists. The firm's robust Microsoft Consulting Services encompass Microsoft's complete cloud ecosystem—Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, Teams, Power Platform, Copilot, and Defender—while also supporting critical on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server and SQL Server deployments. For more information about Centric Consulting's Microsoft licensing solutions or to schedule an initial discussion, visit Media Contact: Lindsay Dawson, Centric Consulting, 888.781.7567, About Centric ConsultingCentric Consulting is the right partner — committed to delivering tailored solutions and unmatched experiences. For 26 years, the international management consulting firm has combined the benefits of deep experience, flexibility and cost efficiency to solve its clients' toughest problems. Its teams include strategic advisors and the best talent from across the United States and India with expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber risk and compliance, people and change, business applications and more. The firm builds teams that can scale up or down quickly based on client needs, industry and desired outcomes. Headquartered in Ohio, with 1,300 employees and 14 locations, Centric has been honored with over 100 awards for its commitment to employees, clients and communities. It's also been recognized 10 times by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms. Visit to learn more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CENTRIC CONSULTING, LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Immigrant student restrictions bill could cause Tennessee Republican conflict in 2026
A move to bring back a bill to bar immigrant children from attending Tennessee public schools could cause friction between House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison, left, and House Majority Leader William Lamberth, who sponsored the 2025 measure. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee House Republican leadership could hit an impasse again in 2026 over a measure designed to restrict immigrant student enrollment in public schools. With the bill on the skids in mid-April at the end of the legislature's session, House Republican Leader William Lamberth asked the U.S. Department of Education whether $1.1 billion in federal funds would be jeopardized by his bill, which would enable school districts to check students' immigration status and charge tuition. Lamberth had not received a response as of May 19, and whether the House moves forward with the bill in January 'depends on the response we receive,' House Republican Caucus spokesperson Jennifer Easton said Monday in response to questions from the Lookout. The Senate version of the bill passed in this year's session despite public outcry. But if Lamberth continues to push the measure in 2026 as he said he would, he's likely to run into a conflict with Rep. Jeremy Faison, chairman of the Republican Caucus. That being said, I still strongly oppose the state passing a bill that puts children, who have zero decision making power, in the middle of a legal battle. – House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison Faison, of Cosby, told WBIR-TV's 'Inside Tennessee' he was a 'big fat no' on the legislation and challenged the strategy of trying to put the measure before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Tennessee Journal reported. Faison backed off his initial statement in which he called the bill a 'political stunt,' saying he shouldn't have questioned the motives of Lamberth, of Portland, and Sen. Bo Watson, of Hixson, who sponsored the bill. 'That being said, I still strongly oppose the state passing a bill that puts children, who have zero decision making power, in the middle of a legal battle,' Faison told the Lookout. The House version of the legislation would give school districts the option to check students to determine whether they have permanent legal documentation, differing from the Senate version, which would force districts to check students' immigration status and require tuition. Tennessee bill denying immigrant children right to an education dead for year Faison said Monday he supports President Donald Trump's efforts to secure the Southern border and wants to see Congress repair the nation's immigration laws so states don't have to debate policies dealing with federal issues. Yet, he said he never liked the bill dealing with immigrant students. Faison reportedly said on WBIR that Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti told him the U.S. Supreme Court would never take up the immigrant student case, which was designed to overturn a 1982 decision that found all children should be allowed to enroll in public schools no matter their immigration status. Federal Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origins in programs that receive federal funds, and violating the law could put the federal funds in danger, according to a state financial analysis. Those deal with the Every Student Succeeds Act — which measures student success —, the Individuals with Disabilities Act, the Carl Perkins Act — named for the late Kentucky Congressman Carl Perkins, it funds career and technical education — and school nutrition. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What sports does Jordan Faison play? Notre Dame player stars in football, lacrosse
What sports does Jordan Faison play? Notre Dame player stars in football, lacrosse Show Caption Hide Caption Notre Dame lacrosse captain Ben Ramsey talks NCAA Tournament chances Notre Dame lacrosse captain Ben Ramsey on the two-time defending champs and their season-long search for identity Jordan Faison has balled out in two seasons at Notre Dame — and not only on the lacrosse field. Faison has also made an impact on the gridiron as a two-sport athlete for Notre Dame's football and lacrosse programs. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native has showcased skills compatible in both football and lacrosse. Moreover, he has played at a championship caliber in both sports. As a freshman in 2023-24, he helped Notre Dame lacrosse win its second consecutive national title. As a sophomore in 2024-25, he and the Fighting Irish football program fell to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national title game. A win there would have been the Fighting Irish's first football title in nearly four decades. REQUIRED READING: Notre Dame lacrosse opens NCAA Tournament with win over Ohio State Notre Dame, looking for its third straight national championship title, takes on No. 5 national seed Penn State at noon ET on Sunday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Here's what to know about Faison ahead of Sunday's NCAA men's lacrosse quarterfinal game: What sports does Jordan Faison play? Faison plays for Notre Dame in football and lacrosse, sports in which he competes as a wide receiver and midfielder, respectively. "Both sports go hand in hand," Faison told ESPN's "College Football Live" ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal vs. Penn State on how lacrosse helps him in football. "When you're in football, you got the cornerback lining up in front of you and you got to make moves on him while seeing the back of the defense and safeties rotate. "Then lacrosse, it's the same thing (and) same idea. You got to a defender guarding you and you got defenses rotating behind and you got to make decisions based off that. They go hand in hand and pretty much complement each other." Jordan Faison is a baller on the gridiron and the lacrosse field ☘️ Check out @Jordan6Faison's segment on College Football Live today#GoIrish | @ESPNCFB | @NDlacrosse — Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) January 6, 2025 Faison — who was elevated to a scholarship player for the football team in October 2023 after walking on — saw most of his production as a freshman in the latter half of the 2023 football season. In the final seven games of the season, Faison finished with 19 catches for 322 yards and ranked second on the team with four touchdowns. He was also named the MVP of the Irish's bowl game. Faison carried that momentum to lacrosse, where he made an immediate impact for coach Kevin Corrigan and the Irish: He started all 17 games as a freshman while totaling 30 points off 22 goals. He also had 17 ground balls and six caused turnovers. He has followed up with nine goals and three assists this season as a sophomore. He has only made eight starts in 11 games this season after missing each of the first two games due to the elongated football season, which was extended this year by Notre Dame's appearance in the CFP title game. Though he didn't start the season at the same time as the rest of his teammates, Faison's production has picked up over the last four games, as he has recorded at least a goal in three of them. "I think he's done an amazing job of keeping himself motivated on a daily basis," Notre Dame coach Kevin Corrigan said on May 9. "But there's a price to be paid for trying to do everything. That's part of the deal." Added Faison on how he's been finding his stride in recent weeks: "Definitely ascending. Around the peaking area, too. You have to be at this point in the season. It's win or go home, so you have to put it all out there right now." Jordan Faison lacrosse recruiting rankings Jordan Faison lacrosse prospect rankings: Four stars | No. 48 overall prospect Insider Lacrosse ranked Faison as a four-star athlete and the No. 48 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class. He was an unranked football prospect according to 247Sports Composite rankings out of Gulliver Pinecrest Preparatory School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jordan Faison lacrosse stats Faison enters Sunday's game against Penn State with nine goals and three assists on the season. He has scored goals in each of the Irish's last two games against Syracuse and Ohio State. Here's a year-by-year breakdown of Faison's lacrosse stats at Notre Dame: 2024: 37.3% shooting percentage, 30 total points on 22 goals (six game-winning goals) and eight assists, 17 grounds balls and 15 turnovers 37.3% shooting percentage, 30 total points on 22 goals (six game-winning goals) and eight assists, 17 grounds balls and 15 turnovers 2025: 25.7% shooting percentage, 12 total points on nine goals and three assists, 11 ground balls and 15 turnovers Jordan Faison football stats Faison finished with a career-high 30 receptions and 356 receiving yards this season during Notre Dame's CFP runner-up run. His best game of the 2024 college football season came in Notre Dame's 27-17 CFP opening-round win against Indiana, against whom he finished with a career-high seven catches for 89 yards. Faison also returned the second-half opening kickoff 43 yards on a reverse. Here's a year-by-year breakdown of Faison's football stats at Notre Dame:
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Emerging Eminence': Edward Waters University President secures new 7-year contract
Edward Waters University, Florida's first Historically Black College or University, announced this week that it is keeping President and CEO Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. in his role for another 7 years. The contract, set to end in 2032, was approved unanimously by the EWU Board of Trustees. 'Our new partnership is not just a reflection of my tenure, but a testament to the collective dedication of our board, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters who believe in the boundless potential of EWU,' said President Faison. 'Together, we have laid the foundation for an era of unparalleled growth, and I remain deeply committed to ensuring that our university continues to ascend as a premier institution of higher learning. The trust and support of the Board empower us to push forward with bold ambition as we chart the next chapter of EWU's #EmergingEminence!' >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The announcement comes just days after EWU reached a historic milestone. At its 2025 Commencement, degrees were awarded to 210 graduates, its largest graduating class in nearly 25 years. In its announcement, the school emphasized the other achievements it's been able to make since Faison first took the leadership role in 2018. The school gained university status in 2021, giving it the ability to offer master's-level academic degree programs for the first time. EWU has also added an Honors College, and eleven new degree programs in that time, covering topics like cybersecurity, nursing and computer science. Employees have also seen new benefits under his leadership. According to EWU, full-time faculty received across-the-board salary increases for the first time in 16 years. 'We look forward with great anticipation to President Faison continuing the work toward furthering the educational legacy of EWU—a legacy begun by Rev. Charles H. Pearce and the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church here in Florida nearly 160 years ago," said Bishop Marvin C. Zanders II, Chair of the Edward Waters University Board of Trustees. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of trying to bring gun into Braves game at Truist Park
Truist Park security stopped a fan with a gun from getting into the ballpark earlier this month, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The incident happened on May 6 around 6 p.m. at Truist Park. It was the same night the Atlanta Braves played against the Cincinnati Reds. Marietta police arrested Joshua Faison before the game. According to officials, Faison's bag set off metal detectors at the gate. TRENDING STORIES: 'I have plans for that money': Woman says Truist Bank is holding $30,000 of her money hostage Looking to buy a new home? Not in this neighborhood. The new trend hitting metro Atlanta GA middle school teacher accused of holding scissors to student's throat When security officers and law enforcement searched the bag, officers said they found a handgun believed to be stolen. Faison was charged with theft by receiving and taken to the Cobb County Detention Center. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
