Client story Global Telecoms Firm Optimises Microsoft Spending with five-year Technology Roadmap
By Insight Editor / 16 Jun 2023 / Topics: Procurement Software Asset Management (SAM)
By Insight Editor / 16 Jun 2023 / Topics: Procurement Software Asset Management (SAM)
When one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world needed to renew its Microsoft license agreement, it knew there was a lot at stake.
The company relies on Microsoft technology in all areas of its business, so the new contract had to deliver the best possible return on investment while giving employees the platforms, technology, and tools they needed to succeed.
Insight helped the client achieve its goals by providing a clear view of its usage and spending, clarifying its entitlements and obligations, helping it to plan a technology roadmap, and negotiating a best-in-class discount on its license agreement.
Even before the license renewal, the company was struggling to stay on top of its Microsoft technology spending. To regain control moving forward, it needed to achieve four goals:
Speed was of the essence to finalise a new agreement before the old contract ran out. This smooth transition potentially saved the company tens of thousands, avoiding payments of surplus licenses. It was also at risk of breaching compliance in other areas of its licensing estate and potentially losing access to business-critical services.
“Thanks to Insight, we have much greater visibility and control of our spending on Microsoft technologies across all of our operating companies. We’re also confident that we now have the right technology roadmap in place to achieve our company goals over the next five years.”
Senior Stakeholder
Insight’s License Consulting Service (LCS) team was already providing the client with annual true-up support and licensing optimisation, helping it to save money by minimising the number of Microsoft licenses purchased year-on-year.
The client therefore knew that the LCS team understood its needs, as well as having expert knowledge of Microsoft products, pricing, and licensing models.
Insight helped the client to gain visibility and control of its usage and spending and scope out its future requirements by:
Insight’s LCS team then negotiated with Microsoft on behalf of the client to secure the best deal on the new contract.
One of the largest telecommunications companies in the world.
The company has more than 90,000 employees.
To regain control and visibility of spending on Microsoft technologies while giving employees the platforms, technology, and tools to succeed over the next five years.
Insight Azure Governance Services, License Consulting Services, Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
