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License Optimization

The world of software and cloud services is complex and constantly changing. Software manufacturers such as Microsoft strive for more revenue and growth every year. This is reflected in the sales teams of the software manufacturers, they are your advisors, but it is the turnover that motivates them, and your interest is secondary. As a result, they are not able to optimally support you in the optimization of your environment.

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Balancing between fines and surpluses: Smart Software Management with Q-Advise

More and more organizations have a shortage and surplus of software products. This applies to both on-premises and cloud services. This comes with several risks. On the one hand, you run the risk of being fined, and on the other hand, you run the risk of overpaying for years.

We believe that no one wants to be fined, but no one wants to pay unnecessarily much for software either. As an organization, you are responsible for your own household. In many cases, the manufacturer Microsoft and your LSP have different interests than you. It is therefore important to take matters into your own hands. Q-Advise, as an independent licensing consultancy organization, is your partner in this.

Gain full insight into your licensing position with concrete optimization opportunities.

In addition to insight you will receive, you will receive concrete optimization advice on how you can redesign your on-premises and cloud services to ensure compliance but also to save costs.

In licensing optimization, in many cases, small technical changes can make large differences in spending. With the advice, internal needs can be reduced, resulting in less incompliancy or a greater surplus of licenses. In addition, a lot can be achieved in your interest by simply applying the rules.

Optimizing Microsoft Licenses: Goals and Options with Q-Advise

The concrete objectives of license optimization are:

Gain insight into the current Microsoft on-premises and cloud licensing position
Optimizing the current on-premises and cloud licensing position;
Mapping risks (license-technical/contract-technical);
Carry out remedial actions where possible, removal of product sprawl
Implementing consolidations of software and contracts

Q-Advise helps its clients to optimize their license position. Compliance is one aspect of this, but compliance can be achieved in a variety of ways.

‘Per-user’ or ‘per-device’;
Subscription or ownership;
Individual products or a full suite;
Standard or Datacenter licenses;
Software Assurance or not;
On-premise or Cloud;
New licenses or second-hand.

This is in addition to the various possible contract forms that are offered.

Optimizing with the aim of control and cost savings

Hassle-free work with custom-made Microsoft software and contracts is a crucial requirement in today’s digital age. Unfortunately, the reality is more unruly. Many companies are struggling with rising software costs, the level of ROIs, and licensing regulations that are constantly changing.

Negotiations with Microsoft and LSP/CSP partners are also difficult. To ensure that the right choices are made for software and cloud services, it is important to have control over the software and cloud services that are available in-house. This is the only way to see where the optimization opportunities lie. This can result in total savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Q-Advise?

Think of us as your independent guide in the world of software licensing and cloud services. We are here to guide you through the complexities of vendors such as Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, Oracle, SAP, VMWare and other large vendors.

We ensure that your needs are always central.

What can Q-Advise do for me?

Our expertise lies in translating the complex world of software contracts and licensing structures into a clear, cost-effective, tailor-made strategy for your business.

From negotiating contracts to optimizing your cloud and software assets, we focus on creating more control, saving money and reducing unnecessary costs.

Why is Q-Advise your partner?

Unlike many in the market, our loyalty is to you, not to software vendors like Microsoft, Salesforce or Oracle.

We are completely independent, we have no partnerships, we are free from the influence of commissions or other commercial agreements with software manufacturers.

Our advice is in your best interest, rooted in over 50 years of collective experience and committed to your success.

How does Q-Advise achieve results?

Our approach is thorough and tailored. We dive deep into your current software usage, future needs and best practices to develop strategies that not only save costs. But also align with your long-term goals.

Our independence allows us to challenge the status quo and negotiate terms that Microsoft and its partners do not directly offer.

Can Q-Advise help with non-Microsoft suppliers?

Absolutely! While we specialize in Microsoft, our expertise extends to IBM, Salesforce, AWS, Oracle, SAP, Vmware, Outsystems and more.

We are equipped to handle various licensing challenges from different vendors.

I am interested! What should I do now?

We hear this often! Let’s schedule a call to discuss your software challenge. We will present our approach and what it can do for you.

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Q-Advise helps with License management

Can’t see the wood for the trees? No problem! Q-Advise knows this forest like the back of its hand. In addition to measuring your current environment, we also look with you at what your desired IT landscape should look like and what the future plans are.

Based on this, we draw up various scenarios for you, from which you can choose. We ensure that you receive independent advice, so that you can make an informed choice. Once you have made your choice, we will be happy to help you conduct the negotiation for you. Our experienced buyers and licensing experts will get the most out of it for you. Avoid spending too much for too little functionality. Contact us now!