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Critical Questions Every Customer Should Ask
Microsoft Estate Assessment & License Optimization
What do we actually have, what are we using, and where are we wasting money?
Complete inventory of Microsoft products, licenses, and entitlements across on-premises and cloud.
Usage analysis to identify shelfware, inactive licenses, and optimization opportunities.
Microsoft 365 license rightsizing (E3 vs E5, Frontline workers, add-ons like Power BI, Visio, Project)True-Up forecasting and cost avoidance strategies.
Multi-year licensing roadmap aligned with business growth and digital transformation.
Enterprise Agreement & Contract Strategy
How do we navigate EA renewals, MCA-E transition, and get the best deal from Microsoft?
EA to MCA-E transition assessment and guidance.
Current Enterprise Agreement analysis with market pricing benchmarks and competitive intelligence.
Negotiation strategy across EA, MCA (Microsoft Customer Agreement), MCA-E, and CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) models.
MACC (Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment) structuring and optimization.
True-Up management and annual reconciliation strategy.
Contract structure recommendations to maximize flexibility and minimize risk.
Azure & Cloud Optimization
How do we control Azure costs and maximize our cloud investment?
Azure consumption analysis with FinOps best practices.
Reserved Instance and Savings Plan optimization for predictable workloads.
Azure Hybrid Benefit strategy to leverage existing Windows Server and SQL Server investments.
MACC commitment modeling and consumption governance.
Multi-cloud licensing strategy (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)License mobility planning for workload migration.
Microsoft 365 & Modern Work Strategy
How do we optimize M365, get value from Copilot, and manage Power Platform sprawl?
Microsoft 365 subscription alignment to eliminate waste and right-size user assignments.
Microsoft 365 Copilot business case, readiness assessment, and adoption strategy.
Power Platform governance framework and licensing optimization (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)Security stack rationalization across Microsoft Defender suite, Purview, and Sentinel.
Teams, Viva, and collaboration platform optimization
License Governance & Compliance Management
How do we maintain control, visibility, and audit readiness across our Microsoft estate?
License governance framework: Establish approval workflows, automated reclamation policies, and request management processes to prevent waste and maintain control.
Software Asset Management (SAM) platform strategy: Evaluation, selection, and implementation guidance for tools like Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow License Manager, Microsoft License Management tools, or Azure-native solutions.
SAM tool configuration and integration with existing systems (procurement, ITSM, identity management, expense management)Usage analytics and optimization dashboards for ongoing license rightsizing.
Microsoft audit readiness assessment identifying compliance gaps and potential liabilities.
Proactive compliance monitoring with automated reporting and alert mechanisms.
Documentation best practices and defensible position development.
True-Up preparation and annual reconciliation management.
Software value isn't realized when it's merely licensed, but when it's adopted, understood, and integrated into business transformation. Connor Consulting combines deep Microsoft technical knowledge with business acumen, communicating effectively with IT teams and C-suite executives. We anticipate opportunities, identify emerging risks, and help you stay ahead of Microsoft's evolving technology landscape—from Enterprise Agreements to Azure consumption to AI adoption—with complete independence and no vendor conflicts.
Talk to our team about building a foundation for long-term success with your Microsoft software estate.
