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Are your Microsoft 365 licences working as hard as you are? Many organisations are paying for more than they need or missing opportunities to maximise productivity. In my latest blog, I dive into the ins and outs of managing subscriptions effectively, saving time and pounds. Have a read and share your thoughts! 🔗 Managing Microsoft 365 Licences - How to Optimise Your Subscription #Microsoft365 #BusinessGrowth #TechOptimisation #SMEs

⚠ Microsoft Licencing is changing ⚠ You may have heard that Microsoft has unbundled Teams from its licences, meaning you can now purchase it separately across M365 and O365 licences. We have seen this cause confusion for customers looking to renew and unsure what the best option is for their Microsoft estate. Focus Group recommend auditing your current licence estate to make sure you know exactly what you have now, how much you’re paying and how much those licences are actually being used across the business. We can do this through our Effective Licence Position Assessment 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvAcVryj If this is something you think your business would benefit from, drop me an email with the subject ‘ELP assessment’ to madeline.pidwell@focusgroup.co.uk

🤔Are you managing your Microsoft 365 licenses effectively? 🎯 Problem: Many organizations over-purchase licenses in absence of an actual strategy. 💡 Solution: Our latest blog recaps key takeaways from the #Microsoft365 License Management Webinar, where experts Ben Marshall, MS and Jay Gundotra shared insider tips on reducing costs and optimizing usage. 🔍 What you'll learn: ✅ Microsoft's licensing changes ✅ License right-sizing strategies ✅ How to avoid common licensing pitfalls ✅ Real-world case studies on cutting costs 📖 Read now & watch the on-demand recording to take control of your Microsoft 365 license management: https://hubs.li/Q02Rxg-b0 #LicenseManagement #CostOptimization #WebinarRecap

🌐 Microsoft Licensing Made Simple! Choosing the right licensing model is critical for both cost optimization and compliance. Explore the detailed comparison between Microsoft’s EA and CSP models so you can implement an informed licensing strategy. 📘 Get informed and then discover the best path forward with a comprehensive licensing review: https://lnkd.in/gnydcK6t #Microsoft #Dynamics #D365 #Licensing #CloudSolutions #TechOptimization #CSP #EA #Compliance

Struggling with M365 licensing costs? 💸 Our latest blog reveals practical strategies to optimize your Microsoft 365 licenses and save money! 💲 Learn how to identify unused licenses, right-size subscriptions, and leverage automation for cost-effective license management. Don't miss these valuable insights! ✨ https://renco.re/4bimfsz #M365 #CostSavings #LicenseOptimization

Microsoft 365 is a game-changer for productivity, but managing your licenses efficiently can be tricky—especially when you have hundreds (or even thousands) of users. If you’re like many businesses, you might be leaving money on the table when it comes to your Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Here are our top tips to help you optimize your licenses: https://ow.ly/PHkh50UjrKB

Managing Microsoft 365 licenses can be complex, and common mistakes can lead to unnecessary costs and compliance risks. From overlicensing to forgetting about inactive accounts, there's plenty to watch out for. Enhance your management skills and avoid these pitfalls by checking out this insightful read:

Software Assurance is NOT: — "Support" — "Maintenance" — "Upgrade right" Software Assurance is an add-on subscription license. Look at the image. There are NOT "benefits". These are usage rights granted only with Software Assurance. For many, they are business-critical. Why are we posting this? Every week we hear from a confused procurement person: "We'll cancel Software Assurance and keep perpetual licenses." Unfortunately, you are not "cancelling Software Assurance". You are giving up usage rights granted via subscription add-on licenses. Here are the consequences if you cancel SA: — No Bring Your Own License, no Azure Hybrid Benefit = more expensive Cloud — No remote desktops for "Work from home" — No discounted edition upgrades (Step-Ups) = more expensive upgrades — And more 99% of organisations would instantly become non-compliant if they cancel SA. #Microsoft pulled a very clever trick. Again.

This is a great illustration of why large enterprises have to re-think the L/SA model from Microsoft. Purchasing licenses as an asset that can be capitalized might be desirable in the short term, but if the software is only used in a way that requires SA (i.e. unlimited virtualization rights), then why not just buy the subscription license from the start?

Software Assurance is NOT: — "Support" — "Maintenance" — "Upgrade right" Software Assurance is an add-on subscription license. Look at the image. There are NOT "benefits". These are usage rights granted only with Software Assurance. For many, they are business-critical. Why are we posting this? Every week we hear from a confused procurement person: "We'll cancel Software Assurance and keep perpetual licenses." Unfortunately, you are not "cancelling Software Assurance". You are giving up usage rights granted via subscription add-on licenses. Here are the consequences if you cancel SA: — No Bring Your Own License, no Azure Hybrid Benefit = more expensive Cloud — No remote desktops for "Work from home" — No discounted edition upgrades (Step-Ups) = more expensive upgrades — And more 99% of organisations would instantly become non-compliant if they cancel SA. #Microsoft pulled a very clever trick. Again.