If you have ever negotiated an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft you will know that if you hear they are offering something for “Free”, it’s time to start budgeting for future costs. Free Doesn’t Mean Free That’s why when Microsoft recently announced…
Licensing Microsoft Software for Contractors and Non-Employees
Demystifying Microsoft Licensing for Contractors and Non-Employees: Insights from Mike Austin at MetrixData360 Licensing Microsoft software for contractors and Non Employees is confusing. Mike Austin from MetrixData360 explains how Microsoft licensing works in these situations. This is a very detailed session…
Why is Microsoft Introducing Enterprise Advantage?
On July 1st 2016 Microsoft announced a new licensing program called Enterprise Advantage and Richard Smith who is the General Manager, Microsoft Worldwide Licensing & Pricing had this to say: “In 2017, we will introduce Enterprise Advantage as a new way…
Windows Server 2016 Core Conversion Optimization Offer
Our overall analysis of more than 17,000 Windows servers is that the actual price increase in Windows Server Licensing Changes is in excess of 24% A $9,500 USD, One time fee to review your Windows Server deployments and provide a report…
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Licensing Changes: Webinar Recording
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 will be moving to a core licensing model. MetrixData360’s Mike Austin presented via webinar on the impact this will have for organizations. This event was well attended and we have had numerous requests for the…
Petroleum Sector: Controlling and Reducing Microsoft Licensing Costs
Navigating the Oil Price Plunge: How MetrixData360 Helps Petroleum Industry Save Millions on Microsoft Licensing Costs The plunge in oil prices has put any IT spending under unprecedented scrutiny and IT departments under the gun to deliver more with less. All…
