STREAMLINING SUCCESS WITH MS LICENCE SUPPORT
Brightsolid recently worked with a customer facing significant annual costs associated with Microsoft licensing. The customer wanted to reduce these costs and streamline their licensing administration. The licences included Microsoft O365 E3, Intune, Entra ID P2, and Defender for Endpoint.
Moving from the previous supplier to Brightsolid would allow the organisation to optimise its licences, reduce annual costs and simplify licensing administration.
The Results
A thorough consultation and audit of the customer’s existing Microsoft licensing was carried out. This identified over £100,000 per annum of cost savings by removing redundant licences, setting up licence bundles, and switching to M365 E5 suite. Brightsolid also delivered over £150,000 of additional value to the customer at no extra cost by ensuring all users had the correct resources for their role and extending the security suite and tools in line with the business goals. Compliance and regulatory standards were met, with Brightsolid providing detailed guidelines to maintain future compliance.
The customer also benefits from ongoing management of their Microsoft licences, with support and advice readily available through our inhouse expertise. There is a simple ordering process for add-ons in place, and the option of monthly or quarterly invoicing available to help improve cost transparency and financial planning.
To ensure a seamless transition from the previous supplier, Brightsolid provided a bridging service that maintained uninterrupted service during the switch.
Operational Benefits:
- Over £100,000 annual cost savings by eliminating unnecessary licences and negotiating better rates.
- £150,000 of additional value added to align with business and people objectives.
- Efficiency improved as the simplified licensing management and support process allows the operations team to work more effectively.
- Compliance with regulatory standards, mitigating potential risks.
- Cost transparency and simplicity greatly improved.