Thinking whether or not to renew your Microsoft EA license; what are the options_PDF.pdf

An Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Microsoft is a contractual agreement that allows organizations to purchase and use Microsoft software licenses, services, and support at discounted prices.

EAs can offer significant cost savings and provide access to various Microsoft products, making them an attractive option for many businesses.

However, as with any legal document, it is essential to know what your renewal options are and what the implications will be cost wise on your organization.

It is therefore important to consider all factors geared towards optimizing your renewal and increasing savings.

Whiles you consider these factors, you can also reach out to our independent Microsoft licensing expert to review your EA to ensure that it is in your best interest. 

Negotiating an EA can seem straightforward; however, it often involves complexities that can lead to sub or poorly optimal terms if not thoroughly understood.

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1. Thinking whether or not to
renew your Microsoft EA license;
what are the options?

2. The decision to renew your EA or not should ultimately depend on your
organization and not necessarily because renewal time is up. There are
long-term implications to consider for your organization

3. The implications and other factors should most importantly be based on
your roadmap

4. You may look at your financial standings. Is your future budget tailored to
take care of licensing cost either in the short, medium orlong term?

5. Looking at the current size of your organization and how work has gone
over the years (gains or loss), are you considering a license that can meet
your current number, save cost but keep work going

6. Also with the ever-evolving landscape of technology, you will have to
position yourself such that your business remains agile, competitive, and
well equipped

7. Consider the following as you look for option;

- Has your software requirement changed?

- ls Microsoft meeting your demand or level of support?
-What are other vendors offering?

-What does Microsoft offer apart from the EA?

8. Options to look at;

You could opt to move to a different license contract like CSP / NCE or
vendor altogether, which may better suit your organization's needs

9. There is the option to seek the services of an independent expert who will
look at a range of issues or activities in your organization and assist. Most

importantly what is your roadmap like and your financial standing should
be considered

10. However, it is important to note that there is a range of other options
available if you choose not to renewyourEA

11. Speak to our team of licensing experts lets together take a look at your
roadmap andrun by you the best scenarios that suits your organization

12. Contact Us

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