- What Is a Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC)?
- What to Look for When Evaluating Marketplace Solutions
- How to Procure a MACC-Eligible Solution via the Azure Marketplace (Step-by-Step)
- Strategic Advantages of MACC-Aligned Marketplace Procurement
- How System Integrators Benefit from MACC-Aligned Marketplace Deals
- How Regulated Industries Are Using MACC to Accelerate with DataMotion
- Turning Your MACC Into Momentum
- FAQs: Navigating MACC and Azure Marketplace with Confidence
What Is a Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC)? A Guide to Azure Marketplace Procurement
- MACC = Committed Azure Spend: A formal agreement to spend a defined amount with Microsoft.
- Marketplace Purchases Count Toward Fulfillment: Every MACC-eligible Marketplace transaction, including the full pre-tax amount of solutions like DataMotion, helps reduce your remaining obligation.
- Eligibility Is Not Retroactive: Unused commitment results in a shortfall invoice. You can’t apply past purchases once the term closes.
- Procurement Path Matters: To qualify, solutions must be purchased via the Azure portal under a subscription tied to your MACC.
What to Look for When Evaluating Marketplace Solutions
- Azure Benefit Eligible: Look for the “Azure benefit eligible” badge when logged into the Azure portal, it confirms the purchase contributes toward your MACC.
- Transactable Offer: The offer must have a listed price and be directly purchasable through the Azure portal.
- Azure-Hosted: Only solutions that run on Azure infrastructure qualify. On-premise or hybrid deployments are excluded.
- Proper Procurement Path: You must use an Azure subscription that is linked to your MACC enrollment and complete the purchase from within the Azure portal. Transactions through AppSource or the wrong subscription won’t count.
Where DataMotion Stands
How to Procure a MACC-Eligible Solution via the Azure Marketplace (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Verify Your MACC-Linked Subscription
Step 2: Search the Azure Marketplace
Step 3: Confirm MACC Eligibility
Step 4: Select and Configure Your Plan
- Secure Message Center for encrypted communications
- Smart Secure Forms for digital intake
- Secure Document Exchange for highly-sensitive file transfers
- JenAI Suite for governed AI functionality
Step 5: Click Subscribe and Deploy
Step 6: Track Spend and Usage
Strategic Advantages of MACC-Aligned Marketplace Procurement
For Procurement Teams
- Streamlined Vendor Access: Skip custom onboarding and prequalifications, Marketplace vendors like DataMotion are pre-approved under Microsoft’s umbrella.
- Fewer Touchpoints: Standardized legal terms and centralized workflows cut down on delays.
- Accelerated Time-to-Value: Compared to multi-month RFP cycles, Marketplace procurement can dramatically shorten the time between decision and deployment.
For Finance Teams
- Maximized Committed Spend: Every qualifying purchase moves you closer to fulfilling your MACC, reducing the risk of shortfall penalties.
- Predictable Invoicing: Receive a single Microsoft invoice for Azure services and Marketplace solutions.
- Simplified Chargebacks: Built-in billing tools within the Azure Portal make internal allocation and reporting easier.
For Legal & Compliance
- Pre-Vetted Contracts: Microsoft’s master agreements reduce negotiation overhead and are often already cleared by internal legal teams.
- Centralized Documentation: Contracts, transaction records, and terms are consolidated under Microsoft, simplifying audits and compliance reviews.
- Built-In Trust: Operating within Microsoft’s infrastructure supports regulatory alignment from the start, a critical factor for teams managing PHI, PII, or sensitive citizen data.
| Procurement Dimension | Traditional Vendor Onboarding | Azure Marketplace (MACC-Aligned) |
| Vendor Onboarding | Lengthy approvals, infosec reviews, custom terms | Pre-approved via Microsoft |
| Contract Negotiation | Legal bottlenecks, redlines | Leverages Microsoft’s master agreements |
| Invoicing | Multiple bills, reconciliation lag | One consolidated Microsoft invoice |
| Budget Impact | Net-new spend, harder to justify mid-cycle | Draws from committed MACC spend |
| Implementation Timeline | Weeks or months | Often deployable in days |
| Documentation | Scattered, siloed records | Centralized under Microsoft |
How System Integrators Benefit from MACC-Aligned Marketplace Deals
- Revenue Acceleration: When clients procure DataMotion via MACC, budget objections disappear. That clears the path for larger, faster-moving projects and unlocks new service revenue opportunities tied to deployment, training, and optimization.
- Co-Sell Advantage: DataMotion is co-sell ready. That means SIs can bring Marketplace opportunities to Microsoft field sellers and drive aligned go-to-market motions.
- Deeper Integration Potential: With DataMotion already embedded in Azure and tightly integrated with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365, SIs can layer in tailored value-added services without wrestling external hosting or third-party APIs.
How Regulated Industries Are Using MACC to Accelerate with DataMotion
- Over 10 million active users and 2,000+ organizations rely on DataMotion to support secure digital interactions at scale.
- More than 1 million secure messages are delivered each month — many tied to workflows governed by HIPAA, SEC, or state-level compliance mandates.
- Because DataMotion is MACC-eligible and transactable in the Azure Marketplace, procurement is fast, billing is consolidated, and legal review is often pre-cleared.
Turning Your MACC Into Momentum
FAQs: Navigating MACC and Azure Marketplace with Confidence
What is MACC, and how does it apply to Azure Marketplace purchases?
How do I know if a solution is MACC-eligible?
- Display the “Azure benefit eligible” badge (visible within the Azure Portal).
- Be fully transactable (paid offering, not free or trial-only).
- Be hosted on Azure infrastructure.
- Be purchased through a MACC-linked Azure subscription within the Azure Portal.
Can I use MACC for services, or just software?
What happens if I don’t use my full MACC commitment?
What’s the most common MACC purchasing mistake to avoid?
- Purchasing through AppSource instead of the Azure Portal.
- Using a subscription not linked to your MACC enrollment.
- Assuming all Marketplace listings are automatically eligible.
- Failing to confirm the “Azure benefit eligible” badge before checkout.
