Description
Any sourcing professionals who have a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) coming due for renewal in the next 12 months should be re-evaluating the EA’s value proposition in light of Microsoft strategy to push enterprise customers to subscription licensing, under the Office 365 brand. This webinar explains the difference between these two licensing programs and the decision criteria that sourcing pros should consider when choosing the better one for their organization. It also examines alternatives such as Microsoft’s Select Plus program or competitor products from Google, IBM, or open source providers.
Agenda:
- Office 365: What It Is, And Why It Is Key To Microsoft’s Strategy
- Office Licensing Options: Pros And Cons Of Each Option And Key Decision Criteria
- Microsoft’s Competitors: How To Make Them A Credible Alternative Rather Than Merely A Transparent Negotiation Ploy
- Summary Recommendations
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft’s planned transformation creates risks and opportunities for sourcing professionals.
- Office 365 fundamentally changes the value proposition of the existing EA program.
- In Microsoft licensing, enterprises must balance a desire for predictable costs with the need for flexibility and agility.
Vendors mentioned:
Google, IBM, Microsoft
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