Author: Erik Hollander

Setting up Enterprise Agreement – How to guide

This blog series shares tips and insights on all the basics relating to the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.

This second blog focuses on tips and suggestions for setting up your Enterprise Agreement, including how to scope your EA, reading the T&Cs, Customer Price Sheet & Product Selection Form.

Importance of an internal negotiation team

Internal negotiation team – why is it important? It is crucial for an organization to set up an internal negotiation team when negotiating a new contract with Microsoft to avoid unnecessary high costs and risks. Software licensing agreements have become increasingly important as companies rely more and more on technology to drive their businesses. These agreements […]

Enterprise Agreement renewal – our top tips

Microsoft EA renewal – 6 tips to help you get the best deal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZamETgtWU-w Are you are a business looking to upgrade your Microsoft software? Or a customer looking for the best deal on your Microsoft products? Either way understanding the process of negotiating a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal is key.  Keep reading to discover […]

Cloud Solution Provider – Nr 8: Will CSP replace EA?

In this 8th and final blog in the series we highlight some of the rumors we have heard regarding upcoming changes at Microsoft, for instance if Cloud Solution Provider will replace the EA.

Renewal – Nr 5: Do you need to renew on time?

Microsoft’s focus on on-time renewal rates not only affects Microsoft customers, but also impacts the Microsoft partner landscape. Read this blog to find out more.

Paperwork delays at Microsoft – Nr 2

In this second blogpost we discuss the delays in Microsoft’s internal workings. Nowadays Microsoft outsources its paperwork, which leads to long waiting times. This can have consequences for you as a customer. Read this blog to find out more.

How Mergers & Acquisitions affect your Licensing

How to affectively optimize your licenses during Mergers and Acquisitions? How will it affect your licensing? The guide below highlights important aspects and what you can expect from Microsoft during this period. Why is it important? We recently worked with a customer who was bought by an international business. This situation brought a number of […]

Top 10 learnings: Negotiating with Microsoft in FY22

Microsoft ended it’s Fiscal Year 2022 per July 1st 2022. Throughout July 2021 up to July 2022 we supported many organizations and we noticed some insightful changes in/from Microsoft’s side throughout the year.