Microsoft License Optimisation
Take control of your Microsoft license estate on premise and in the Cloud
Take control of your Microsoft license estate on premise and in the Cloud
Microsoft is engrained in the fabric of your IT infrastructure and business processes, however with in-depth technology solutions comes a high volume of complex licensing terms. Trying to navigate Microsoft licensing terms can be problematic for many organisations, leading to software license shortfalls and poorly optimised procurement. By not effectively managing your Microsoft licensing you may increase the risk of audit and weaken your negotiation position with Microsoft and your reseller channel.
Version 1 Microsoft License Optimisation and Management can provide the full lifecycle of software licensing consultancy services, ensuring our client’s Microsoft license estates either on-premise or in the Cloud are fully optimised and under control with regards to cost, license compliance and complexity.
Unrivalled Expertise and Experience in Microsoft Licensing
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SQL Server AssistSuccessfully address the challenges you may face with respect to the optimisation of your SQL Server estate. Version 1 can work in tandem with your organisation to verify your Microsoft SQL licensing and capacity planning strategies.Find Out More
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Enterprise Agreement AssistThe Microsoft Enterprise Agreement “EA” helps organisations to respond to the rapidly changing technological landscape by enabling access to the latest cloud services and on-premises software. Microsoft EAs help organisations to streamline licensing, access volume discounts and avail of additional support benefits.Find Out More
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Managed ServicesOur SAM Managed Services give our customers control by delivering certainty on software license consumption and assurance on your business’ compliance position. Version 1 is completely autonomous and not affiliated with any software vendor, rest assured, your data is secure with us.Find Out More
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Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)The CSP program is designed to allow Microsoft partners with deep technical and licensing expertise like Version 1, to integrate license fulfilment with end to end lifecycle managed services from solutions implementation, support and billing.Find Out More
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Cloud Licensing AssessmentMigrate your current license estate to the cloud with confidence. Version 1’s license experts can help you assess whether your current license estate is fit for purpose, advise on any rightsizing requirements and manage your cloud license estate ongoing.Find out more
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Contract NegotiationOur Licensing experts can independently and without any license revenue motivation, advise on any contractual arrangements or proposals in order to ascertain whether you are entering into the most appropriate contract, at the right price with the right contractual arrangements.
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Microsoft Audit DefenceLicense audit requests from vendors can be alarming and more often than not, completely unexpected. Version 1’s license consultants have a wealth of experience when dealing with vendor audits and can assist you in how to respond, help to prepare and also help with any remediation activity.Find Out More
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Server Virtualisation and Microsoft LicensingThe key Microsoft virtualisation concerns include Windows Server OS and SQL Server licensing, amongst others. Our Microsoft license experts can advise on license optimisation opportunities within a virtualised environment to reduce cost and risk and improve vendor relationshipsFind Out More
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Microsoft 365 License Health CheckOur Microsoft 365 License Health Check is a rapid assessment of your consumption and identification of cost optimisation opportunities for Microsoft 365 and Office 365. Delivered by Version 1’s highly experienced Microsoft License Consultants through data gathering, analysis and reporting techniques, our Health Check will deliver improved cost and compliance control over your Microsoft 365 license estate.Find Out More
Why Version 1?
We will always put the customer first. We are technology agnostic, providing a modular plug & play approach to each set of unique customer requirements. We enable clients to make better, more informed decisions on their software estate; understand the options and make the right decision for you. Our priority is to give the best advice, not just to secure licensing revenue.
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- Ongoing Staff Education
Microsoft License Optimisation Stats
82% financial risk reduction
Our optimisation expertise helps to deliver financial risk reduction of over 82% on average during audit scenarios.
30% average spend per annum reduction
Our license management expertise helps reduce your spend on Microsoft on-premise by an average of 30% per annum.
39% average cloud spend reduction
Our license expertise helps you effectively migrate your license estate to the cloud and reduce spend by an average of 39%.
Microsoft 365 License Health Check
Our Microsoft 365 License Health Check is a rapid assessment of your consumption and identification of cost optimisation opportunities for Microsoft 365 and Office 365. Delivered by Version 1’s highly experienced Microsoft License Consultants through data gathering, analysis and reporting techniques, our Health Check will deliver improved cost and compliance control over your Microsoft 365 license estate.
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