I enjoy reading inspirations and thought provoking quotes every now and again. I found one recent, that was from John F Kennedy about negotiating that I believe applies to negotiating a Microsoft audit. Since JFK was a President, he found himself…
Working From Home? Will Your Microsoft License Allow It?
Your Microsoft License and You: How Your Microsoft Licenses Can Complicate Working from Home With the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the foundation of our global community, companies find themselves in a position where they must either find ways to get their employees…
EA vs CSP: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement vs Cloud Solution Provider
Is the CSP the New EA? Wondering what the difference between an EA and the CSP program is, as well as the advantages and disadvantages? Well, that’s what MetrixData 360 is here for. The traditional EA comes with many advantages, mainly…
Office 365 Reporting – Simple and Insightful Licensing & Usage Reports… or Lack Thereof
Are you responsible for managing and budgeting your organization’s Microsoft Office 365 footprint? If so, have you ever found yourself looking for a report, any report, that will help you understand what Office 365 products your organization has subscribed, deployed and…
Negotiating a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement: What to Expect
Microsoft is Changing How it Negotiates EA Renewals: Here’s What You Need to Know to Prepare If you’re a part of a large company with at least 250 devices, chances are you have some sort of an Enterprise Agreement (EA) in…
Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and Adobe Software Audits at a Glance
Facing an audit from Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, or IBM? Here’s what you can expect from each vendor’s audit process.
Don’t Wait Until June To Negotiate with Microsoft
Waiting for June to Negotiate with Microsoft? Don’t Bother! There is a piece of common wisdom that has been rolling through the Software Asset Management community for a while now: negotiate with Microsoft in June to strike better deals on your…
Project For The Web Now Available
Microsoft is changing their subscription structure for Project Online. Project for the web is Microsoft’s newest edition to their cloud-based office and project management tools, replacing the entry-level Project Essentials.