You may be wasting money on Microsoft 365.
And it's not always obvious.
Some of the obvious scenarios are:
– unused functionality
– licenses assigned to disabled users
– deleted users(!)
– inactive users
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C-level manipulation is the biggest threat to a negotiation with a software vendor.
Microsoft knows it and uses this tactic, circumventing procurement and undermining the hard work you put into getting a fairly priced deal.
#microsoft#negotiations#procurement#samexpert
We share our Microsoft knowledge with you free of charge through articles and videos.
All from licensing basics to CFO and Procurement strategic insights.
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You may be wasting money on Microsoft 365.
And it's not always obvious.
Some of the obvious scenarios are:
– unused functionality
– licenses assigned to disabled users
– deleted users(!)
– inactive users
#microsoft#strategy#procurement#samexpert
C-level manipulation is the biggest threat to a negotiation with a software vendor.
Microsoft knows it and uses this tactic, circumventing procurement and undermining the hard work you put into getting a fairly priced deal.
#microsoft#negotiations#procurement#samexpert
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement: All you need to know.
Written by humans, experts with 20+ years in EA negotiations.
Use it for your DIY Enterprise Agreement renewal, or DM us to reduce its cost substantially.
https://t.co/O92wtfd6qP
You may be wasting money on Microsoft 365.
And it's not always obvious.
Some of the obvious scenarios are:
– unused functionality
– licenses assigned to disabled users
– deleted users(!)
– inactive users
#microsoft#strategy#procurement#samexpert
C-level manipulation is the biggest threat to a negotiation with a software vendor.
Microsoft knows it and uses this tactic, circumventing procurement and undermining the hard work you put into getting a fairly priced deal.
#microsoft#negotiations#procurement#samexpert
We share our Microsoft knowledge with you free of charge through articles and videos.
All from licensing basics to CFO and Procurement strategic insights.
Massive thanks to our subscribers and community members!
#microsoft#strategy#youtube#samexpert
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement: All you need to know.
Written by humans, experts with 20+ years in EA negotiations.
Use it for your DIY Enterprise Agreement renewal, or DM us to reduce its cost substantially.
https://t.co/O92wtfd6qP
You may be wasting money on Microsoft 365.
And it's not always obvious.
Some of the obvious scenarios are:
– unused functionality
– licenses assigned to disabled users
– deleted users(!)
– inactive users
#microsoft#strategy#procurement#samexpert
C-level manipulation is the biggest threat to a negotiation with a software vendor.
Microsoft knows it and uses this tactic, circumventing procurement and undermining the hard work you put into getting a fairly priced deal.
#microsoft#negotiations#procurement#samexpert
My old mate argued that Microsoft’s licensing complexity is a sign of sophistication, not manipulation.
Makes me wonder, am I too harsh when I see it only as a way to squeeze more money?
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I get this at least weekly: "Why don’t you just charge hourly like lawyers do?"
Am I overcomplicating it by insisting that hourly billing is a terrible deal for clients?
Before your next renewal, understand which agreement type actually benefits your organisation. Don't automatically accept Microsoft's pitch to switch.
#microsoft#procurement#strategy#samexpert
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement: All you need to know.
Written by humans, experts with 20+ years in EA negotiations.
Use it for your DIY Enterprise Agreement renewal, or DM us to reduce its cost substantially.
https://t.co/O92wtfd6qP