Microsoft/M365 License Optimization
INDEPENDENT MICROSOFT CONSULTING
Reduce your spending on Microsoft 365 and Enterprise Agreements by 15% to 30%.
We identify inactive licenses, over-provisioning of E3/E5 plans, and optimize cloud consumption in Azure without conflict of interest or sales commissions.
✓ 100% independent analysis | ✓ Experience at large firms | ✓ No obligation
REQUEST: Where is your company's Microsoft licensing budget going?
Microsoft's contracts (Enterprise Agreements, MACCs, and CSP subscriptions) are designed to encourage continuous over-licensing. Without regular audits, companies incur significant additional costs.
Oversizing E5 / E3
Recurring payment for advanced suites (E5) for users who only require basic office tools or F3/Business plans.
Inactive and orphaned accounts
Unprocessed cancellations in the tenant, trial accounts or shared mailboxes that continue to consume paid licenses month after month.
Blind renewals
Facing contractual anniversaries and True-Ups without objective data from real telemetry versus the contracted inventory.
Azure chaos
Oversized capacities and lack of systematic use of hybrid benefits (Azure Hybrid Benefit).
Auri Methodology: Audit and Optimization in 4 Phases
A rigorous, technical and legal approach to guarantee recurring savings without compromising technical operations or safety.
1. Actual use radiography
Non-invasive analysis of usage telemetry on the M365 portal. We cross-referenced the actual consumption of applications with the assigned licenses.
2. Profiling (Right-Sizing)
Reclassification of users by assigning the minimum necessary licensing for each operational role (adaptation E5 to E3 or Exchange Online).
3. Contractual Analysis
Legal review of contract clauses: minimum commitment periods, Step-Down clauses, hybrid usage rights, notice periods, audit clauses…
4. Renewal Strategy
Delivery of a report with quantified savings and technical-legal support at the negotiation table with the technology provider.
Measurable results
15% – 30%
Direct savings identified in the renewal of Microsoft contracts.
20% – 40%
Of the software contracted by companies is either not used or is oversized.
100%
Independence. Zero commissions on software license sales.
Our experience
We bring the experience gained in the management and optimization of licenses for leading companies in the Spanish and international market such as Fujitsu, Repsol or Leroy Merlin.
COLLABORATORS AND TOOLS
For projects with advanced inventory or complex environments, we rely on market-leading technologies:
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
Does Auri sell or resell Microsoft licenses?
No. We are a 100% independent consulting firm. We are not resellers and we do not charge commissions based on sales volume, which allows us to audit your fleet and recommend license reductions without any conflict of interest.
How long does a Microsoft 365 audit take?
Data collection is non-invasive and the initial diagnosis is usually completed in 2 or 3 weeks, without interrupting the daily activity of the IT team.
Can we optimize the contract before the annual renewal date?
Yes. Identifying inactive accounts and profiling positions in advance allows you to plan for cost reductions and reach contract anniversaries or True-Ups with a strategy in place.
What will we review in the 30-minute session?
We will analyze the current type of agreement, the volume of users, and the key questions regarding upcoming renewals to give you a preliminary estimate of feasibility and savings.
CONTACT
Request your free 30-minute preliminary diagnosis.
Tell us briefly about your case and we will analyze the optimization potential of your Microsoft infrastructure.
