As many businesses are now evaluating moving their Microsoft Office applications online and into the cloud as a way of reducing infrastructure and staffing costs, sourcing and vendor management (SVM) professionals will need to know how to negotiate a Microsoft Office 365 deal. If you are not familiar with Microsoft Office 365 or with negotiating a cloud-based solution, you'll need information about how it is used and how to negotiate it, otherwise you may end up subscribing for licenses you don't want, paying more than you need, or having little or no recourse in the future if it all goes wrong. Use this document to understand Microsoft Office 365 and negotiate a more effective deal with Microsoft.