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Microsoft Investment Reality Check:

Critical Questions Every Customer Should Ask

Are we losing Software Assurance benefits and EA volume discounts in the new licensing model, and how do we replace that value?
Our Enterprise Agreement is coming up for renewal—will we be forced to transition to MCA-E, and what will that cost us?
How much are we overpaying for Microsoft 365 Copilot when most users don't need the $30/month add-on?
Is our True-Up going to be a six-figure surprise again this year, and can we finally get ahead of it?
Are we optimizing Azure consumption with Reserved Instances and Hybrid Benefits, or just burning money on pay-as-you-go (paying list price)?
Can we prove SQL Server compliance across our virtualized and cloud environments before Microsoft audits us?
Are Power Platform costs spiraling out of control with premium connectors and metered consumption we can't track?
Could smarter Microsoft licensing management unlock budget for strategic AI and digital transformation initiatives?

Why Organizations Choose Connor for Microsoft Advisory

Proven Microsoft Expertise at Scale

9+ years average Microsoft experience per expert. Deep expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, Windows Server, Power Platform, Enterprise Agreements, and modern cloud commerce.

Strategic Business Focus & Independence

No vendor conflicts. Pure advisory focused on maximizing your investment value with flexible engagement models, from urgent licensing challenges to strategic multi-year roadmaps.

Global Reach with Proactive Governance

Local expertise wherever you operate, with proactive governance approach ensuring you stay ahead of Microsoft's evolving technology landscape.

Microsoft Estate Assessment & License Optimization

Microsoft Estate Assessment & License Optimization

What do we actually have, what are we using, and where are we wasting money?
Complete inventory of Microsoft products, licenses, and entitlements across on-premises and cloud.
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Usage analysis to identify shelfware, inactive licenses, and optimization opportunities.
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Microsoft 365 license rightsizing (E3 vs E5, Frontline workers, add-ons like Power BI, Visio, Project)True-Up forecasting and cost avoidance strategies.
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Multi-year licensing roadmap aligned with business growth and digital transformation.

Enterprise Agreement & Contract Strategy

How do we navigate EA renewals, MCA-E transition, and get the best deal from Microsoft?
EA to MCA-E transition assessment and guidance.

Current Enterprise Agreement analysis with market pricing benchmarks and competitive intelligence.

Negotiation strategy across EA, MCA (Microsoft Customer Agreement), MCA-E, and CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) models.

MACC (Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment) structuring and optimization.

True-Up management and annual reconciliation strategy.

Contract structure recommendations to maximize flexibility and minimize risk.

Azure & Cloud Optimization

How do we control Azure costs and maximize our cloud investment?
Azure consumption analysis with FinOps best practices.

Reserved Instance and Savings Plan optimization for predictable workloads.

Azure Hybrid Benefit strategy to leverage existing Windows Server and SQL Server investments.

MACC commitment modeling and consumption governance.

Multi-cloud licensing strategy (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)License mobility planning for workload migration.

Microsoft 365 & Modern Work Strategy

How do we optimize M365, get value from Copilot, and manage Power Platform sprawl?
Microsoft 365 subscription alignment to eliminate waste and right-size user assignments.

Microsoft 365 Copilot business case, readiness assessment, and adoption strategy.

Power Platform governance framework and licensing optimization (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)Security stack rationalization across Microsoft Defender suite, Purview, and Sentinel.

Teams, Viva, and collaboration platform optimization

License Governance & Compliance Management

How do we maintain control, visibility, and audit readiness across our Microsoft estate?
License governance framework: Establish approval workflows, automated reclamation policies, and request management processes to prevent waste and maintain control.

Software Asset Management (SAM) platform strategy: Evaluation, selection, and implementation guidance for tools like Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow License Manager, Microsoft License Management tools, or Azure-native solutions.

SAM tool configuration and integration with existing systems (procurement, ITSM, identity management, expense management)Usage analytics and optimization dashboards for ongoing license rightsizing.

Microsoft audit readiness assessment identifying compliance gaps and potential liabilities.

Proactive compliance monitoring with automated reporting and alert mechanisms.Documentation best practices and defensible position development.

True-Up preparation and annual reconciliation management.

The Value of Expert Microsoft Advisory

When organizations engage professional Microsoft licensing experts, industry research and case studies demonstrate substantial returns:
4.5-12%
Cost avoidance achieved in documented case studies - a global engineering firm saved $4.5 million over three years, while a large financial services company achieved.
12M
in cost avoidance, and an aerospace company saved $10 million annually through expert licensing optimization.
15-30%
Average Azure cost reduction through optimization of licensing models and technical setup.
38-56%
Enterprise software waste on unused or underutilized licenses - approximately 38% of enterprise software spend is wasted, with over 56% of Office 365 licenses sitting inactive, unassigned, or underused.
18M
Average annual waste on unused SaaS licenses for large enterprises, with companies using just about half of the software licenses they purchase.
200%
Return on investment achieved by organizations implementing license optimization strategies and reallocating underutilized licenses.

Ready to Transform Your Microsoft Investment Strategy?

Software value isn't realized when it's merely licensed, but when it's adopted, understood, and integrated into business transformation. Connor Consulting combines deep Microsoft technical knowledge with business acumen, communicating effectively with IT teams and C-suite executives. We anticipate opportunities, identify emerging risks, and help you stay ahead of Microsoft's evolving technology landscape, from Enterprise Agreements to Azure consumption to AI adoption, with complete independence and no vendor conflicts.

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