Our working method
Do you want to optimize your cloud licenses according to the highest commercial and contractual standards? Q-Advise’s Cloud License Service is your gateway to ‘Best in Class’ conditions. Our service operates over a period of 3 to 12 months, is tailored to your unique needs and adapts to the complexity and scale of your project.
Realize savings and create control
Clear and independent advice
More than 200 negotiations carried out
Lead the Microsoft negotiation with our expertise.
Our knowledge of Microsoft contracts, products and services is extensive. Whether it concerns contracts such as Enterprise Agreement, CSP or server products, cloud services such as Azure, or Office 365 and Microsoft 365: we know where the room for negotiation is. This knowledge ensures that we always achieve more than the maximum in your interest.

Step 1: In-depth Analysis
We start with a thorough analysis of your current cloud assets and your software contracts including your support contracts. s. We then focus on understanding the future requirements of your organization and bridging the gap between your current technology and what you will need in the next 3-6 years.
By working together with your IT department and the business, we harmonize requirements across all affiliated companies, create an optimized Bill of Materials (BoM) and develop the optimal Licensing Solution.
Step 2: Identify Gaps
- Optimization of servers, desktops and the cloud
- Technical workshops
- Identifying future demand and technology gaps
- Drawing up an optimized Bill of Materials

Step 3: Strategy Execution
This phase is all about strategy. We create and execute a strategic procurement and negotiation plan, focused on commercial and contractual ‘best in class’ conditions. Q-Advise is at your side and provides expert support during negotiations with suppliers, so that your interests are always central.
Step 4: Evaluation
- Global Price Check Evaluation
- Commercial and contractual benchmarking
- Billing and Tax Solutions
- Purchasing strategy and negotiation support
Our mission
In addition to complex licensing rules, software vendors and resellers often focus on revenue and fees from audits and the sale of overpriced software and cloud services that you often do not need.
That’s why we’re on a mission!
As leading independent Microsoft consulting organizations, we want to help companies save billions. Through our experience and independence, we ensure that you regain control over your licenses. We implement cost-saving measures and processes, supported by our tools.
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.
Contact us today and take the first step toward smarter, cost-effective software and cloud solutions.
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