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Our latest blog posts dive into the evolving landscape of licensing, cloud cost management, and FinOps.
Power Platform Licensing Guide: Avoid Overspend & Scale Smart
Microsoft’s Power Platform has emerged as one of the most transformative toolkits for modern businesses. Whether you're building low-code...
Software Rationalization: Cut Waste, Boost ROI and Regain Control of Your Tech Stack
In a time when every tech dollar must deliver measurable value, Software Rationalization is no longer optional—it’s essential. Most organizations...
Azure VMware Licensing Shake-Up: What You Need to Know
As if navigating multi-cloud environments wasn’t already complex, Microsoft and Broadcom have just introduced a major shift that could reshape how...
Cloud Bills Out of Control? There’s a Tool for That
As cloud environments grow more complex, so do the challenges of managing and optimizing them. While most organizations start with native tools like...
The Microsoft Agreement Breakdown: Contracts That Fit, Scale, and Save
When it comes to Microsoft licensing, one size definitely doesn't fit all. Whether you're a fast-moving startup or a global enterprise, the...
Defend the Cloud, Not Just the Budget: Merging FinOps and Security
In today’s cloud-first economy, mastering both FinOps and cloud security is no longer optional—it’s essential. As organizations scale their cloud...
Cloud Tagging Best Practices: The Small Habit That Powers FinOps and Governance
Cloud tagging is the unsung hero of FinOps and cloud governance. Without it, your cloud becomes a black box—costs balloon, ownership blurs, and...
Forecast, Optimize, Save: How to Maximize Your Committed Cloud Spend
As cloud adoption matures, so does the complexity of managing spend at scale. For organizations investing heavily in cloud infrastructure, Committed...
Part 3: Microsoft Licensing Strategy 2025 — Prepare, Optimize, Win
Enough doom and gloom about Microsoft’s so-called “pricing simplification.” Let’s focus on what really matters: how to protect your budget and...
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