Microsoft Advisory Services

Microsoft Advisory Services: Stop Overpaying Microsoft.

Microsoft is the largest software cost line for most enterprises and the most commercially aggressive at renewal. Enterprise Agreements, Azure commitments, M365 seat counts, Copilot deployments, SPLA obligations: every one of these is negotiable with the right independent expertise.

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200+
Engagements
$100M+
Verified Savings
EA/CSP/MCA
All Covered
100%
Independent
Trusted by leading enterprises worldwide
Global 500 enterprises
Fortune 1000 companies
Mid-market leaders
Public sector agencies
Our Process

Microsoft EA Renewal Optimisation Process

Microsoft EA Renewal Optimisation Process Structured advisory to improve EA and MCA outcomes — typically 6 to 12 weeks 1 🔍 Entitlement Audit Map licences vs actual usage 2 📊 Benchmark Analysis Compare against market pricing 3 🎯 True-Up Strategy Minimise true-up exposure 4 🤝 Negotiation Support Counter Microsoft's proposals 5 Agreement Signed Optimised EA or MCA outcome
Microsoft Advisory Outcomes Average improvements across enterprise engagements EA Renewal Discount 10%–35% better pricing True-Up Cost Reduction 30%–60% lower true-up Azure Spend Optimisation 20%–40% savings M365 Shelfware Removal 15%–25% licence reduction
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Our Microsoft Advisory Services

Independent advisory across every Microsoft licensing challenge. Fixed-fee. Vendor-independent. 200 plus global engagements.

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How We Work

From First Call to Measurable Savings

No commitment until you see a business case with projected savings. Typical onboarding takes less than two weeks.

01

Sign an NDA

We sign a mutual NDA before any data is shared. Standard process, typically same-day. Confidentiality is protected from the first conversation.

02

Discovery Call

A confidential call covering your Microsoft estate, EA timeline, Azure commitments, and the specific commercial pressures you are facing. No obligation.

03

Share Your Contracts

Share your EA, CSP, or MCA agreements and any Microsoft proposals. We review under NDA and identify every optimisation and negotiation opportunity.

04

ROI Business Case

We deliver a detailed business case showing projected savings, benchmarked pricing, and our fixed advisory fee so you see the return before you commit.

05

We Get Started

Once approved, your Microsoft engagement begins immediately with a dedicated advisory team. Most clients see first measurable savings within 60 days.

Why Choose Redress

Independent. Experienced. Results-Focused.

100% Independent

We have zero ties to Microsoft. No reseller margin conflicts. No bundled consulting agreements. Your interests are our only obligation.

Former Microsoft Auditors

Our team led audit engagements at Microsoft. We know exactly how they find gaps and we find them first, on your behalf.

20+ Years Microsoft Expertise

From legacy on-premise licensing to Azure commitment models to Copilot unit economics. Every Microsoft model. Every scenario.

Fixed-Fee Engagements

No surprises. No hourly rates. No percentage of savings. Fixed fee means our success metric is your success metric.

12-Month Audit Guarantee

If Microsoft audits you within 12 months, we manage the audit and cover our costs. We put our certainty where our mouth is.

Benchmarked Insights

We benchmark your agreement against 1000+ comparable deals. Your position is informed by real-world enterprise pricing, not vendor proposals.

Client Results

Real Savings. Real Outcomes.

Enterprise Agreement
$4.2M

Savings Captured

Global 500 technology company negotiated EA renewal with optimised seat counts, Azure commitment reduction, and Software Assurance term concessions.

Audit Defence
$1.8M

Audit Exposure Resolved

Mid-market financial services firm eliminated licensing gap during Microsoft audit. Reclassified 340 Office licenses, reduced true-up exposure by 68 percent.

Azure Optimisation
38%

Commitment Reduction

Healthcare provider right-sized Azure commitment model with improved consumption forecasting and eliminated unused reserved instance contracts.

Microsoft White Papers

Microsoft EA Renewal Checklist
White Paper

15-point checklist for EA renewals. Covers benchmarking, seat optimisation, Azure strategy, and negotiation tactics.

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Azure Commitment Models Explained
White Paper

Breakdown of Azure commitment options, true-up mechanics, and how to right-size your commitment to avoid overpayment.

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SPLA Compliance & Audit Defence Guide
White Paper

Complete SPLA audit preparation guide. Covers licensing classifications, true-up calculations, and Microsoft audit protocols.

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Client Results

What our clients achieved

CAD 7.3M
Microsoft EA renewal savings
"How Redress Compliance delivered CAD 7.3 million in savings on a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal for a large Canadian manufacturer."
— CIO, Canadian Manufacturer
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25%
Microsoft EA spend reduction
"Brazilian bank renegotiated their Enterprise Agreement — 25% spend reduction and improved audit protections simultaneously."
— IT Procurement Lead, Brazilian Bank
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Choose the service that matches your immediate challenge. Each is delivered on a fixed-fee basis with a dedicated advisory team. Zero Microsoft partnership. Zero vendor conflict.