How to implement measures to improve your Microsoft software audit readiness
Audit is not a one-day event and requires thorough preparation. Knowing that it is time-consuming, it is prudent as an organization to have your entire systems thoroughly checked to avoid non-compliance. Your expenses as an organization are likely to increase...
How to avoid Software Asset Management (SAM) mistakes
What is Software Asset Management (SAM)? Software Asset Management (SAM) manages and optimizes software assets within an organization. It involves tracking and monitoring software licenses, installations, usage, compliance, and costs. Implementing a SAM program can help organizations save money, reduce...
How crucial is software license costs to your IT budgeting?
When it comes to managing an organization’s IT budget, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration. From hardware costs to salaries and training, there are a lot of expenses that can quickly add up. However, one...
Licensing Microsoft Software and Cloud Services – The New Commerce Experience
If you’ve ever licensed software or services from Microsoft as a company, you know how complicated it can be: the amount of possibilities and license types are endless, and you’ve completely lost track of what you do or don’t need. ...
Why your Enterprise Agreement should be checked by an independent Microsoft expert
An Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Microsoft is a contractual agreement that allows organizations to purchase and use Microsoft software licenses, services, and support at discounted prices. EAs can offer significant cost savings and provide access to various Microsoft products, making...
Why your organization needs Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a key element of Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, offering comprehensive solutions for mobile device management and mobile application management (MAM). Designed for seamless integration with EMS components like Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and...
SharePoint Server Subscription Edition ends SharePoint Server releases
SharePoint Server Subscription Edition is an on-premises collaboration software offering the same collaboration and productivity features as previous versions. This version needs no costly major version upgrades to access new features based on a “continuous update” subscription model. It replaces...
How your organization can deal with Microsoft support service cost increase in 2024
For an enterprise that is in the business of using Microsoft products and services, price increases will not be a new thing. The new consistent thing is how to keep up with meeting the financial obligation that comes with increases...
Microsoft Dynamics 365 offerings available with new pricing starting October 2024
Dynamics 365 by Microsoft has arguably contributed significantly to how organizations operate. Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) processes, there is a seamlessly integration of applications across various business domains, including marketing, sales, customer and field...
What to do with your Power BI Premium licensing as Microsoft Fabric takes over
Microsoft Fabric and its Fabric Capacity Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) launched in 2023, came with reformed purchase options phasing out the Power BI Premium per capacity SKUs (P-SKUs). There will be no alterations to the features and capabilities of the...
Microsoft Office 2024 is available as on-premises in 2024
The rumored coming of Microsoft Office 2024 may be seen as good news for organizations who are hoping for a productive suite that is new, modern and most importantly not subscription based alone. Everything offered on subscription base like Microsoft...
Global exclusion of Microsoft Teams from M365 suite
On April 1st, 2024, Microsoft announced a notable restructuring of the Microsoft 365 (M365) suites, with a specific focus on how Teams is presented to customers. New M365 clients with effect, —specifically those who have never purchased M365 before—will discover...