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Azure Licensing & Optimization

Optimize Your Microsoft Cloud Investment

Strategic Azure licensing consultation to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and maximize ROI through expert license management and optimization strategies.

Master Your Azure Licensing Strategy

Navigate complex Microsoft licensing models, optimize costs, and ensure compliance with expert guidance tailored to your business needs.

Common Azure Licensing Challenges
Issues we help businesses overcome

Overspending on Unused Licenses

Many organizations pay for Azure resources and Microsoft 365 licenses that are underutilized or not needed, leading to 30-50% cost overruns.

Complex Licensing Models

Microsoft's numerous licensing options, subscription models, and hybrid scenarios create confusion and suboptimal purchasing decisions.

Compliance Risks

Incorrect licensing can lead to audit findings, penalties, and unplanned expenses during Microsoft software audits.

Case Study: Manufacturing SME

How we helped a 200-employee manufacturing company reduce their Azure costs by 35% while improving compliance.

The Challenge

A UK-based manufacturing company was spending £8,000/month on Azure and Microsoft 365 licenses but suspected significant waste. Their IT team lacked licensing expertise, and they faced an upcoming Microsoft audit.

Overprovisioned Resources

VMs running at 15% utilization, unused storage accounts, and dormant user accounts.

License Misalignment

E5 licenses for users who only needed E3, missing hybrid benefits for Windows Server.

No Cost Controls

Developers provisioning resources without oversight, no spending alerts or budgets.

The Solution

We conducted a comprehensive 4-week licensing audit and optimization project, implementing strategic changes that delivered immediate and long-term savings.

Resource Right-sizing

Reduced VM sizes by 40%, implemented auto-scaling, and cleaned up unused resources.

License Optimization

Migrated 60% of users to E3, activated hybrid benefits, purchased 3-year reservations.

Governance Framework

Implemented Azure Policy, cost alerts, and approval workflows for resource provisioning.

Results Achieved
35%

Cost Reduction

£2,800/month savings

18 months

ROI Timeline

Project paid for itself

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