Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ

CEO of SAMexpert: Expert services around Microsoft Licensing, Cloud Economics, FinOps, Agreement Negotiations, Audit Defence

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

#claudedown
@claudeai is failing elementary instructions now, never mind complex research. But the status page is green. Everything's fine.

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

@thecybersecguru It is down, unfortunately.

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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?

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

My sales coach insists that vendors going straight to the CEO is just good salesmanship.

Is it? Or is it unethical, especially towards procurement?

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

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?

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @samexpert]

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

[Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert 🇬🇧Δ @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