Software Licensing Experts

You might be thinking that all SAM service providers are alike and it is a matter of just picking one. That could not be further from the truth. Learn the differences to help you make the right choice for your specific needs. hubs.li/Q04fQ2pT0 #SAM #ITAM #MicrosoftOptimization #OracleLicensing #IBMlicensing

We see too many Adobe agreements carry forward assumptions no one revalidates. That’s how cost becomes commitment. Our complimentary Adobe Exposure map shows where that baseline breaks. Get it now: hubs.li/Q04fN-3y0 #Adobe #SAM #LicensingCosts #EnterpriseIT #MetrixData360

This breakdown of Microsoft’s 30-year EA negotiation playbook explains why so many organizations overcommit before they ever negotiate. hubs.li/Q04fCW8M0 #SAM #ITAM #microsoftrenewals #MetrixData360 #Licensingexperts

A licensing update is introduced ahead of renewal. No single view fully reflects what is assigned, what is actively used, and what has changed since the last agreement. The renewal process continues regardless. The baseline settles, not because it is validated, but because it is accepted. From that point forward, the negotiation reflects that baseline. Our May 14th live learning session examines how that number is formed, where distortion enters, and how to validate it before it becomes a commitment. Reserve your seat today: hubs.li/Q04frK5X0 #MicrosoftCosts #EA #MetrixData360 #SAM #ITAM

Calculate your Microsoft renewal risk. Answer a few questions and get an instant result. hubs.li/Q04fgjQp0 #MicrosoftEA #ITAm #SAM #MetrixData360 #EArenewals

Missed our session on getting visibility into AI Agent usage and costs? Access full on-demand session here: hubs.li/Q04f5rFf0 #AIcosts #SAM #ITAM #AIROI #OrgAI

Adobe licensing used to be predictable. Now it moves with user identity, product mix, and contract structure. Here is why Adobe licensing risk is no longer static and what it means for enterprise governance: 👉 hubs.li/Q04bWSTs0 #Adobe #ITAM #SAM #ITcosts

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We see this often. Teams “buy the tool” and expect promised outcomes. Three years and millions of dollars later: nothing. The missing piece? A strong data layer with complete inventory, normalization, attributes, centralized entitlements, clean contracts. You need to build the foundation first. Mike Austin shares how to do it: hubs.li/Q04bXcPl0 #SoftwareAssetManagement #SAMBlueprint #MicrosoftLicensing #SoftwareOptimization

Model your Microsoft EA renewal from the bottom up. See how to do that here: hubs.li/Q04cQCGZ0 #Microsoft #EA #M365 #SAM #ITAM

Want to watch the some of the best expert discussions about Microsoft licensing and SAM? ▶️Access on-demand video sessions for free and stay ahead of the curve: hubs.li/Q04bXhpX0 #ITAM #SAM #MetrixData360 #MicrosoftCosts #EARenewals

Most companies don’t overpay Microsoft because they’re careless. They overpay because they’re fragmented. IT owns the tooling. Procurement owns the contract. Finance owns the budget. Security owns the risk. Microsoft owns the playbook. By the time renewal hits, the model is already shaped. Bundles are anchored. Commitments are layered in. “Strategic initiatives” are framed. And everyone thinks someone else has the full picture. They don’t. That’s where the 20–30% (or more) increase shows up. Not because of shelfware (although it contributes). Because of coordination. The companies that win don’t negotiate harder. They align earlier. If you’re 12–18 months from renewal and don’t have a cross-functional war room in place… Microsoft probably already does. Comment "war room" playbook that works against Microsoft's playbook and we will send it to your email.

Your ELP is either saving or costing you millions. A traditional ELP only validates compliance. A Cost-Optimized ELP uncovers the exact model that minimizes true-up risk, reduces unnecessary SKUs, and builds real negotiation leverage against Microsoft. If your team is entering renewal season, this is essential reading. hubs.ly/Q04bXJ7x0 #MicrosoftEA #ITProcurement #SAMOptimization #CostReduction #ELP

Mike Austin's weekly insight: Microsoft EA True-Up: Why Finance Called It a Budget Miss. hubs.li/Q04cn3r70 #EA #MicrosoftCosts #SAM #ITAM #CIOs #ITVendors

Getting ready for your upcoming software audit? Use this complimentary risk-checklist to plan proper audit defense. hubs.li/Q04bXn0J0 #SoftwareAudit #RiskChecklist #Preparedness #ITAM #SAM

In IT Vendor Management, it is crucial to have an independent read of what you actually owe, built to withstand vendor scrutiny — before the vendor shows you their number. Not a tool or a process framework, but the intelligence layer that makes every negotiation a data-driven conversation instead of a vendor-led one. We help you do just that. hubs.li/Q04c7BzT0 #VendorManagement #ITProcurement #CIO #SAM #ITAM #MetrixData360

By the year 2030, tech leaders won’t just manage software spend. They’ll weaponize it. Watch Mike Austin at the American CIO Summit discussing what forward-thinking tech leaders need to know to be ahead: hubs.li/Q04b_TXk0 #CIO2030 #SoftwareAssetManagement #FinOps #ITStrategy #MicrosoftLicensing #DigitalTransformation

Calculate your Microsoft renewal risk. Answer a few questions and get an instant result. hubs.li/Q04byKS_0 #MicrosoftEA #ITAm #SAM #MetrixData360 #EArenewals

We’ve launched the new MetrixData 360 website! Not a rebrand. Not a redesign for the sake of it. A clearer representation of who we are, what we do, and how we help enterprise teams take control of software and cloud spend. What’s changed: 1. Our services — now easier to understand and navigate From Health Checks to EA Renewal Optimization to SAM Compass™, the site now reflects how these actually connect and create value. 2. Positioning that reflects reality Independent. Data-first. Built to challenge vendor narratives — not repeat them. 3. Mike AI — now live on the site. You can now interact directly with Mike AI to: - pressure test a renewal scenario - sense-check vendor assumptions - get a clear, practical perspective on your environment Why this matters: Most organizations don’t lack tools. They lack clarity they can trust. And without that, every renewal, audit, or cloud decision becomes reactive. Explore the new site. Try Mike AI. See how clear your position really is. #SAM #ITAM #MetrixData360

Each week, Mike Austin breaks down the patterns we see inside real enterprise agreements: • Terms that don’t show up in the contract • Commitments made without usage clarity • Pricing structures that quietly shift your cost baseline This week’s insight focuses on Azure — and the terms that shape your spend long before renewal conversations begin. If you’re responsible for cloud cost, vendor strategy, or renewal decisions, this is for you: hubs.li/Q04b26yl0 #Azure #SAM #ITAM #MikeAustin #CloudCosts