Take control of your Microsoft license estate on premise and in the cloud
Microsoft is engrained in the fabric of your IT infrastructure and business processes, however with in-depth technology solutions comes a high volume of complex licensing policies. Trying to navigate Microsoft licensing terms can be problematic for many organisations, leading to software license shortfalls and poorly optimised procurement.
Ineffective management of your Microsoft licensing may increase the risk of audits and software costs and weaken your negotiation position with Microsoft.
Our Microsoft license cost optimisation and management service can provide the full lifecycle of Microsoft software licensing consultancy services, ensuring your Microsoft license estate, either on-premises or in the cloud, is fully optimised and under control with regards to cost, license compliance and complexity.
We will always put the customer first. Our priority is to give the best independent advice. We are technology agnostic, providing a modular approach to each set of unique customer requirements. We enable you to make better, more informed decisions on your software estate.
Microsoft license cost optimisation services
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) true-up and renewal
Plan and prepare for your Microsoft EA renewal and true-up.
Microsoft licensing in the cloud
Microsoft cloud economics for Azure.
Microsoft license managed service
SAM managed services for Microsoft.
30% average spend per annum reduction
39% average cloud spend reduction
Case study: Maximising value and minimising costs in SNG’s Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewal
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) engaged Version 1’s Microsoft license experts to ensure the successful renewal of their Microsoft EA. They were looking to manage costs, simplify complex licensing options, and ensure their software portfolio aligned with evolving business needs.
Our EA Assist program facilitated the effective delivery of a collaborative approach, and ultimately a successful commercial and technical Microsoft EA renewal for SNG. As a result of this project, SNG has realised reduced complexity in their estate, clarity in their IT infrastructure licensing, and measurable cost optimisation and savings.
How to reduce software spend and avoid unnecessary software costs
If you lack clarity on your Microsoft license position, you risk unnecessary software expenditure or compliance costs.
Watch experts Brian Lavelle and Jason Pepper share insights on cost-effective software management, and strategies to reduce spend and avoid unnecessary software costs in your enterprise estate:
