Microsoft Viva Licensing Guide: Manage Subset Use and Control Costs
Microsoft Viva Licensing Guide:
Managing Subset Licensing and Controlling Costs
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Managing Subset Licensing and Controlling Costs
Microsoft’s licensing landscape for Microsoft 365 is evolving rapidly, with new agreements like the Microsoft Customer Agreement Enterprise (MCA-E) and a shift toward cloud-based, direct models. For IT and procurement professionals, these changes present opportunities to optimize costs but also risks of overspending or non-compliance.
We didn't want to leave you out of the loop if you missed our recent webinar, Microsoft 365 License Management: How to Optimize in a New Era of Changes. Don't worry; we have you covered with a quick recap of the highlights.
In this session, ENow CEO Jay Gundotra sat down with Ben Marshall, Global Head of Licensing at HP Inc., to explore the factors affecting Microsoft 365 licensing today. They discussed everything from significant macro trends to strategic advice on optimizing licenses to match organization and user needs, along with the impact of Microsoft's latest changes.
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