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Category: Case Study

Case Study: Utilities: Electrical Provider

Posted on by Hailey Austin
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Industry:

Utilities: Electrical Provider
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Company Size:

5,000–10,000 employees
Pain Points:
This client had limited visibility on its software and cloud usage, specifically focusing on tools like Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, O365, and Azure.
Positive Feedback about MetrixData 360:
This client expressed gratitude toward MetrixData 360, commending their exceptional assistance and guidance throughout the projects.
Services or Tools Provided:
MetrixData 360 provided their proficiency in Adobe ELP and optimization services. This tailor made solution augmented this client’s operations, highlighting their expertise and commitment to delivering industry-specific add-ons.
Specific SKU/Service Involved:
The focus of the provided service hones in on Adobe Acrobat.
Findings:
The detailed analysis conducted by MetrixData 360 revealed that this client had over-deployed a total of 1,590 Adobe Acrobat Professional and Standard licenses.
Savings Achieved:
MetrixData 360 helped this client save up to $105,218, related to the low usage of Adobe Acrobat.
Areas of Savings:
We helped them identify low/no usage instances of Adobe Acrobat so they could successfully remove it from 1,817 devices.
Savings Breakdown:
By identifying low and no-usage instances of Adobe Acrobat, MetrixData 360 enabled this client to save $10,000 in Adobe Acrobat annual subscription.
Duration:
MetrixData 360’s efforts effectively helped this client avoid incurring an additional $95K in true-up costs, eliminating the need to increase Adobe Acrobat’s annual subscriptions.

Case Study: Finance Industry

Posted on by Hailey Austin
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Industry:

Finance
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Company Size:

2,500–5,000
Pain Points:
With all the recent changes Microsoft has brought to the table, our client was struggling with Windows Server Licensing because of the new subscription model, the everlasting changes in terms and conditions, and changes in license metrics.
Positive Feedback about MetrixData 360:
This client found MetrixData 360’s expertise invaluable in dealing with their Windows Server licensing issues. Thanks to the insights provided by the MetrixData 360 team, the client was able to make well-informed decisions, leading to optimized license usage and massive annual savings.
Service or Tool Provided:
The company sought Windows Server License optimization for its operations.
Specific SKU/Service Involved:
An evaluation of internal servers through Windows Server HealthCheck.
Findings:
Adjust licenses to reduce costs and provide compliance with the company’s requirements.
Savings Achieved:
With MetrixData 360’s expert intervention, the financial firm waved goodbye to non-compliant spending, saving a hefty $307,944.84 per year. Moreover, utilizing traditional licensing rules unlocked an additional annual saving of $1,693,849.20.
Areas of Savings:
The areas of savings were related to Windows Server licensing using new Virtual OSE rules.
Savings Breakdown:
100% of the savings were due to optimization.
Costs Avoided:
The client avoided costs of $307,944.84 due to optimization issues. 
Duration:
 The contract lasted under two months and was related to Windows Server Subscriptions—part of an existing Server and Cloud Enrollment (SCE).

Case Study: Healthcare and Benefits

Posted on by Hailey Austin
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Industry:

2,500-5,000 employees
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Company Size:

2,500-5,000 employees
Pain Points:
This healthcare organization faced difficulties in managing Microsoft Azure, Server Licenses, and Office 365 usage, resulting in overspending and confusion. A comprehensive solution was needed to optimize cost management, streamline resources, and improve understanding of their complex technology environment.
Positive Feedback about MetrixData 360:
MetrixData 360 provided clarity, optimized costs, and effectively streamlined the organization’s resources, gaining sincere client appreciation for their invaluable assistance.
Services or Tools Provided:
By transforming their EA Renewal into a SAM Compass annual service, MetrixData 360 customized a comprehensive solution for this company. This strategy incorporated key Microsoft services, such as Azure, O365, SQL Server, and Windows Server.
Specific SKU/Service Involved:
The healthcare firm’s IT landscape tackled specific Microsoft services: Azure, O365, SQL Server, and Windows Server.
Findings:
The healthcare firm witnessed astounding financial improvements, with a total savings of $1.9M. The renewal saved them $1,181,361, while a blended discount and SQL cleanup
accounted for $726,648 and $431,403 in savings, respectively. Further, the company saved $23,300 on Project/Visio, and with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Plan, projected savings of $672K annually starting August 1, 2023.
Savings Achieved:
Total Savings $1.9M Renewal (June 30, 2023): $1,181,361, Blended Discount: $726,648, SQL Cleanup: $431,403, Project/Visio: $23,300; August 1, 2023: $56K per month (672K per year): Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Plan.
Areas of Savings:
This company reaped the financial advantages from EA blended discounts, SQL Server optimizations, the implementation of Dynamics 365, and Project/Visio cost reductions.
Savings Breakdown:
MetrixData 360’s intervention paved the way for the healthcare firm to save $1.3M in potential costs, including averting a $454,713 true-up from SQL Server.
Duration:
The The EA Renewal process spanned approximately six months, while the SAM Compass service followed through its annual commitment, with an estimated completion time of eight months.

Case Study: Training Industry

Posted on by dingusandzazzy
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Industry:

Training
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Company Size:

2500-5000 employees
Pain Points:
The company needed assistance realigning its on-premises licenses into Azure and optimizing its licenses as it transitioned to a new agreement. Negotiating the best price was also a challenge.
Positive Feedback about MetrixData 360:
The company appreciated the negotiation points provided by MetrixData 360, helping them request better pricing from Microsoft. The ongoing support and insights were valuable.
Service Provided:
MetrixData 360 provided the services “SLIM360 for O365 & Azure.”
Specific SKU/Service Involved:
The company’s licenses included O365, Azure, and on-premises CIS Server licenses.
Findings:
By creating a cost model, MetrixData 360 identified substantial savings that could be achieved through realignment and optimization.
Savings Achieved:
The company saved around $400,000 from its current agreement, with potential annual savings of $965,000 on O365 and $118,000 on Azure.
Areas of Savings:
The areas of savings were related to O365, Azure, and on-premises CIS Server licenses.
Savings Breakdown:
A significant portion of savings was achieved through the cost model’s insights.
Costs Avoided:
The company avoided costs of about $1.4 million.
Duration:
The engagement lasted 3 months and was a one-time engagement focused on the transition and optimization process.
Best Future Fit Service:
For this client, the best future-fit service would be either “SAM Compass” or “O365/Azure” services.

Case Study: Natural Gas Industry

Posted on by dingusandzazzy

Exploring Success: A Case Study of the Natural Gas Industry

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Industry:

Natural Gas
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Company Size:

2500-5000 employees
Pain Points:
The company needed help with re-sizing their Microsoft 365 (M365) licenses and optimizing their license usage. They were seeking a cost-effective solution.
Positive Feedback about MetrixData 360:
The value-add of MetrixData 360 was in creating cost models and providing insights that helped the company make informed decisions.
Service Provided:
MetrixData 360 provided the service “SLIM360” for M365.
Specific SKU/Service Involved:
The company was using M365 E3 licenses and Defender P1 licenses.
Findings:
The company had unassigned licenses, leading to underutilization and unnecessary costs.
Savings Achieved:
MetrixData 360 helped the company achieve an annual savings of $90,000, amounting to $270,000 over 3 years.
Areas of Savings:
The areas of savings were related to M365 E3 and Defender P1 licenses.
Savings Breakdown:
Approximately 6% of the savings were due to optimizations.
Costs Avoided:
The client avoided costs of around $400,000 annually.
Duration:
The engagement lasted 3 months and was a one-time engagement related to the company’s Enterprise Agreement renewal.
Best Future Fit Service:
The best future-fit service for this client would be “SLIM360 for O365.”

Case Study: Transportation Industry

Posted on by dingusandzazzy
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Industry:

Transportation
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Company Size:

N/A
Pain Points:
The company struggled with understanding its SQL deployments and ensuring compliance with regulations. They needed insights into optimization possibilities.
Positive Feedback about MetrixData 360:
The company was impressed with the insights provided by MetrixData 360, which helped them identify optimization opportunities and ensure compliance.
Service Provided:
MetrixData 360 provided the service “MAP” (Metrix Assessment Platform).
Specific SKU/Service Involved:
The SQL Server workloads used SQL Server Enterprise and SQL Standard licenses.
Findings:
The SQL Server deployments were found to be non-compliant with licensing requirements, as they were using a mix of SQL Server Enterprise and SQL Standard licenses.
Savings Achieved:
While the exact dollar amount couldn’t be determined due to missing data, it was estimated that the company could save around $200,000.
Areas of Savings:
The areas of potential savings were identified within the SQL Enterprise workloads.
Savings Breakdown:
The exact amount saved through discounts versus optimization wasn’t specified.
Costs Avoided:
The cost avoided for the client was not provided.
Duration:
The engagement lasted for 2 months.
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