Maximise the Value of Your Microsoft Licensing

Maximise the Value of Your Microsoft Licencing

Manage your Microsoft Licencing confidently with a trusted partner on your side of the table.

Optimise Microsoft spend — 0% risk

At SoftwareOne, we’re more than a service provider, we’re your strategic partner. Our Microsoft optimisation services ensures you only pay for what you use, tailoring solutions to your needs and strategies. Whether transitioning from EA to CSP or optimising your existing EA before renewal, we help you maximise value today while positioning your business to innovate for the future.

Why Partner with SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne's approach goes far beyond transactions, we are your advocate, sitting on your side of the table to provide personalised, expert guidance. We help you design and implement a Microsoft licencing strategy that not only aligns with your business objectives but also maximises its value.

Weather you choose to be on an Enterprise Agreement or pick us as your CSP, we bring the experience and insights needed to empower you with data-driven decisions that yield measurable outcomes, including an average of 30% in cost savings, enhanced compliance, and improved efficiency.

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The added value at a glance

Up-to-date expertise
Always know the latest on Microsoft licencing, standards, contracts, and pricing.
Tailored strategy
Align your EA, CSP, or hybrid licencing with your IT roadmap, user profiles, and business goals.
Full visibility
Get clarity on software usage, cloud consumption, Prod/Dev/Test needs, and procurement opportunities.
Optimised costs
Ensure you only pay for what you use, across servers, Azure, and Microsoft 365, with Cloud Cost Control providing ongoing insights.
Risk-aware decisions
Understand the opportunities and risks of cloud technologies to build an informed, future-ready licencing strategy.
A true partner
We listen, strategize, and work as an extension of your team to drive long-term value.

Two Strategic Approaches to Microsoft Licencing Optimisation

1. Transition from Enterprise Agreement (EA) to Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)
If you’re still on a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, you may be missing out on the flexibility and cost savings of the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model. CSP replaces rigid, long-term commitments with agile subscriptions that scale with your needs, so you only pay for what you use while accessing the latest cloud innovations.Starting June 1, 2025, Microsoft is enhancing CSP with three-year subscription options for Microsoft 365 E3, E5, and Teams Enterprise, with flexible billing terms. With SoftwareOne as your partner, you’ll transition smoothly, optimise costs, and get expert guidance to maximise the value of Microsoft 365, Azure, and beyond.

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2. Optimise your Enterprise Agreement (EA) Renewals
Your Enterprise Agreement renewal is a key opportunity to right-size licencing and reduce unnecessary costs. SoftwareOne’s Microsoft optimisation service delivers a comprehensive review of your deployment, identifying savings, ensuring compliance, and aligning your licencing with your IT strategy and roadmap.Our experts analyse actual software usage, optimise contracts, and assess cloud and server consumption to pinpoint over-licencing, reduce costs, and manage risk. We also advise on alternatives, user assignments, and hybrid or cloud resources while negotiating favourable terms with Microsoft on your behalf.The result: a fully optimised agreement that matches your business needs, maximises savings, and positions your organisation for the future.
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EA Managed Services

If you choose to remain in an Enterprise Agreement, we can help you streamline your software to maximise savings, efficiency, and mitigate risks for a better return on your investment.

SoftwareOne’s Microsoft licencing experts focus on cost savings as they guide you through the complexities of your existing agreements. Understand your current software usage and discover optimal licencing structure during key milestones such as true-ups, annuities, and renewals. Our trusted advisors explore the impact of rightsizing, cost analysis, and viable options to improve your ROI.

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Cloud Services Provider (CSP)

The CSP programme lets your partner manage Microsoft cloud subscriptions, licencing, and renewals on your behalf.

Instead of dealing directly with Microsoft, your CSP helps analyse your needs, select the right licences, and handle procurement and management. CSP offers flexible options not available under an EA, no long-term commitments or seat minimums, and provides direct support for a smoother experience.

Starting July 1, 2025, CSP also introduces three-year subscriptions for Microsoft 365 E5 Security and E5 Compliance mini suites, giving you even more flexibility and choice for your licencing needs.

Benefits of the CSP Programme:

Cost-effective pricing packages that are specifically tailored for your organisation
Increase or decrease licences monthly or annually (depending on the licence) without waiting for the end of a three-year cycle
Access to licences not available under an EA, including monthly SKUs for seasonal or temporary employees
Simplified management with a single point of contact
Conveniently manage all licences in one predictable billing cycle
Pay-as-you-go consumption arrangement

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Your companion to innovate

With SoftwareOne on your team, you don’t have to worry about navigating the complexities of contract renewals or embracing innovation, we’ve got you covered. We’ll help you explore new possibilities through tailored Azure migration and modernisation, cutting-edge Data and AI solutions, and robust cybersecurity strategies. Together, we’ll be by your side driving your business forward with confidence.

Team up with our global team of certified cloud and AI experts
Migrate and modernise your needs across Apps, Data, and Infrastructure through our Azure Accelerate programme
Uncover threats, data protection issues and improvements in your cloud security posture

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No matter how you buy, it’s time to start optimising your Microsoft agreements.
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No matter how you buy, it’s time to start optimising your Microsoft agreements.
Fill out the form to talk to an expert.