How We Saved A Client Over 52k A Year With Our Microsoft License Review

A Microsoft Licensing Case Study

Overview

• The client desires a value-added customer-engaged Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program (CSP) to manage their entire Microsoft cloud lifecycle directly
• Experienced multiple CSP moves to try to find the right Partner fit and service level
• Looking for guidance to determine if an existing Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with an upcoming renewal is the best option for the company
• To prevent uncontrolled costs, they also wanted the ability to adjust licenses and products readily

The Process 

• The client requested that Dalechek provide a review of current licensing models and determine which would most appropriately fit the organization’s environment and then help to evaluate licensing options
• The client provided the necessary information for a Microsoft License Review
  • Microsoft 365 admin center
    • Active Users
    • Licenses
    • Products screenshot showing the subscription end date
  • Microsoft Volume Licensing
    • Relationship Summary
    • License Summary
  • Microsoft Direct
    • Microsoft Invoices – annual
    • Renewal
    • True-up spreadsheet
  • Licensing reconciliation was created to compare current entitlements to establish a baseline
  • Discuss Client company goals to determine alignment with current vs. future licensing
  • Recommendations based on initial findingsSavings Opportunity

Savings Opportunity

• The Microsoft License Review gave the Client insight into their current license cost commitment and empowered them to see the flexibility they could experience without incurring unnecessary costs
• They are now in control of their costs …the opportunities Dalechek uncovered will enable the Client to change subscriptions and license counts effortlessly and only pay for what is needed.
• The client is on track to Switch from Microsoft EA to CSP
  • They were not receiving discounts that justified staying on an EA
  • Over-licensed by $52,171/year
  • 11% savings opportunity identified
  • This will enable the company to add/remove licenses when needed

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