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Licensing with the Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA)

Mar 8, 2019
Are you a large enterprise client with Microsoft who hasn’t bought off on the concept of Software Assurance?...
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Microsoft Azure Pricing: Pay as You Go vs. Reserved Instances

Feb 13, 2019
Confused by Microsoft Azure pricing? It’s actually pretty simple – the company offers Azure on a Pay as...
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The Anatomy of a Microsoft License Audit

Dec 17, 2018
We provide an overview of a Microsoft license audit, distinguish the two types of Microsoft audits, and share...
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5 Advantages of Software License Optimization That Go Beyond Cost

Dec 13, 2018
On the surface, the advantage of software license optimization (SLO) is simple enough: save money. But what about...
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How to Negotiate and Spend Smarter with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Dec 12, 2018
Given AWS’s history of pricing and sourcing transparency, is it possible to achieve material savings on enterprise-scale AWS...
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White Box Server Vendors: Are They Worth Considering?

Nov 1, 2018
As server hardware becomes increasingly commoditized, NPI finds enterprise clients looking for ways to lower costs in this...
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Cisco Contract Negotiation: Top 4 Questions to Ask

Oct 25, 2018
Have a Cisco purchase or renewal coming up? Here are four questions to ask prior to any Cisco...
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Subsidized Phones: Why Wireless Carriers Want to End Device Subsidies

Jul 18, 2018
The two largest U.S. cellular carriers, AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless, have slowly been trying to wean enterprise...
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ServiceNow Discovery or Service Mapping?

May 31, 2018
ServiceNow has emerged in the market as the leader in IT and Enterprise Service Management (ITSM). Over recent...
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GSG Rebrands as Sakon and Takes on SaaS Spend Visibility Challenge

May 15, 2018
Telecom expense management provider Global Sourcing Group (GSG) recently rebranded itself to Sakon. Sakon is also the name...
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How to Knock Your Office 365 Purchase or Renewal Out of the Park

May 3, 2018
Whether you’re already a Microsoft 365 customer or expect to be one soon, optimizing licensing and cost is...
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5 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal Tips for Cost Savings

May 3, 2018
Learn 5 valuable negotiation tips to address potential overspending while renewing your Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, empowering cost-conscious decision-making.