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Microsoft contracts are built to maximize spend, lock-in customers, and drive aggressive renewal uplifts.

Introduction

Microsoft licensing is everywhere. But it’s not simple.

Enterprise Agreements (EA), Microsoft 365 (M365), Azure consumption, true-ups, cloud commitments — all create cost risks for customers.

At Redress Compliance, we help customers navigate Microsoft licensing complexity — and negotiate contracts on their terms.

We work only for you — never for Microsoft.

What Do We cover?

Our Microsoft Advisory Services Cover

Microsoft License Optimization

Microsoft 365 Licensing Strategy (E3 vs E5 vs F3)

Azure Hybrid Benefit Cost Management

Dynamics 365 Licensing Optimization

Teams Premium, Copilot & AI Feature Licensing

Microsoft Licensing True-Up & True-Down Strategy

Microsoft Audit Defense & Compliance

Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) Review Defense

True-Up Audit Preparation & Usage Reporting Templates

Microsoft Azure Consumption Compliance Risk Management

License Entitlement Review & Optimization

Microsoft Licensing Compliance Check Before Audit

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Negotiation Playbook

Enterprise Agreement (EA) Renewal Preparation

Azure Consumption Commitment Negotiation

Multi-Year Price Cap Negotiation Strategy

Microsoft Unified Support Renewal Cost Reduction

Key Contract Clauses for Licensing Flexibility

Microsoft Cloud & Hybrid Licensing Strategy

Azure Reserved Instance vs Pay-As-You-Go Optimization

SaaS Licensing Strategy Across Microsoft Products

Hybrid Cloud Licensing Best Practices (On-Prem vs Azure)

Microsoft Licensing in Multi-Cloud Environments

License Re-Harvesting & User Optimization Framework

Microsoft Licensing Templates & Tools Provided

Microsoft EA Renewal Preparation Checklist

License Inventory & True-Up Planning Templates

Contract Clause Library for Microsoft Negotiations

Azure Consumption Cost Management Toolkit

Microsoft License Optimization Playbook

Microsoft SAM Engagement Audit Response Templates

Our Dedication

Why Clients Work With Redress Compliance

Working with Redress Compliance was a game changer for our company,” said a Global CIO.

“Not only did they help us achieve compliance and avoid significant audit fines, but I would also highly recommend working with Redress Compliance to any company looking to optimize their softeware licensing.”

– Head of IT Procurement

Your Independent Software License Expert

Our Objective—We bridge the gap between technology and business. Our mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of Software licensing and optimize their IT investments.

Former Microsoft Licensing Experts Working For You

100% Independent Microsoft Advisory — No Reselling

Real-World Experience Managing Microsoft EA Renewals & Audits

Proven Strategies To Reduce Microsoft Licensing Costs

Trusted By IT Procurement, SAM Managers, and CIOs

Contact Redress Compliance

Optimize your Microsoft licensing strategy

Defend against true-ups and audit risks

Negotiate a better deal with Microsoft

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