Microsoft Insight Advisory
From Complexity to Simplicity
Simplify Microsoft Agreements
At The IT Strategists, we help businesses navigate the complex Microsoft contract landscape to optimize software investments now and in the future. Our experts provide in-depth cost analyses for current usage and future expansion, ensuring licensing decisions drive value, not confusion. With tailored strategies, we simplify Microsoft’s pricing and licensing options, helping businesses make smarter choices, eliminate waste, and maximize their investments.
Our Strategies. Your Success.
Microsoft Insights Advisory
Need Analytics
We provide a usage analysis report on your actual usage down to the user and functionality
User Profiles
Create buying profiles for each user type without overage
Strategy Compare
We run the numbers through each buying model
Navigate Negotiation
Utilize our experience in purchasing and managing Microsoft solutions
Complete Strategy
Get three buying strategies to compare against each other and make the best decision for your situation.
Seamless Strategies: Boosting Efficiency Without Disrupting User Experience
Take Control of Your Microsoft Spend
Maximize Your Microsoft Investment
1. Analyze
We document the functional needs of your end users, assemble technology profiles, and align them to Microsoft solutions.
2. Predict Cost
We conduct a detailed cost analysis and determine the best licensing model for your business, relative to technical needs and budgets.
3. Repurpose Funds
We develop a licensing strategy mapping to your business, enabling you to maximize Microsoft investment.
Case Study
Microsoft Insights Advisory
Success Story
Through strategic contract restructuring during the renewal process, we achieved a 30% cost reduction in Microsoft licensing for 24,000 users. This approach optimized licensing models to better align with user needs, resulting in significant cost savings while maintaining efficiency and functionality.
Case 1: 17,467 unassigned Microsoft licenses were identified and reclaimed—achieving a cost savings of $1.6 million
Case 2: 3,417 over-licensed SKUs addressed—achieving $2.2 million in cost savings
Case 3: 455 over-licensed SKUs addressed—achieving $337,000 in cost savings
Additional License Findings
- Additional Over Licensed Users: 2,258
- Duplicated Licensed Users: 788
- Disabled, Licensed, Users: 174
- Single Workload ME3 Users: 114
- 13 of 22 not using CoPilot License
Additional Security Findings
- Failed Logins (Previous 7 days): 54,120
- Auto Forwarding Turned on: 411
- Auto forwarded to external users: 249
- Externally Shared Documents: 3,507
- External User Access: 197
Savings Starts with the Right Strategy
Our Strategies. Your Success.
01
Collect Reports
(Automated or Manual)
02
Gather Existing & Proposed Contracts
03
Perform Health Check
04
Analyze Data
Optimize and Save
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Your success, licensed & loaded
We believe that no one should pay for tools they don’t need or commit to plans that don’t fit. All it takes is the right strategy to succeed.
The IT Strategists LLC
12645 Memorial Dr. Ste F1 #763
Houston, TX. 77024-4979