A Microsoft Case Study

$1M in Savings Over 3 Years for Microsoft EA Renewal for Chemicals & Water Treatment Leader

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Client Profile

$13.5B Industry Leader that Specializes in Water, Hygiene and Energy Technologies and Services

Business Issue

  • Company was in the process of its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal
  • Had limited experience or leverage while experiencing internal pressure to renew according
    to Microsoft’s timeline

Services & Results

UpperEdge recommended an integrated negotiation strategy that resulted in the following:

  • Created a timeline and proposal to effectively navigate the discussions with Microsoft
    within the necessary time frame
  • Provided licensing recommendations and a commercial proposal assessment to ensure an
    optimal licensing model and best-in-class pricing resulting in $1M in savings over 3 years

We Align Service Costs to Consumption While Ensuring Productivity Improvements Each Year of Your Term.

We take a holistic approach to your managed services needs across a multitude of commercial issues and employ a highly flexible methodology that enables us to develop a strategy that aligns with your specific requirements while ensuring transparency to cost. Whether you’re looking to renew an existing Managed Services contract for another multi-year term, going to market to replace an incumbent, looking to outsource a portion or all of your in-house support, our market intelligence can empower your decision making every step of the way.

Greg Hall
Greg Hall

Managed Services
Practice Leader

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