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Nikki Vijeh

Nikki Vijeh has spent the past 15 years helping organizations navigate the complexities of licensing, cloud strategy, and FinOps. She has built and led Microsoft and Cloud Optimization practices, delivering innovative solutions that simplify operations and maximize business value. A proven IT services leader, Nikki has played a pivotal role in forming high-impact technology partnerships and driving sustainable growth. She works closely with partners and enterprise customers to optimize IT investments, negotiate favorable contracts, and align cloud adoption with financial accountability. Her strategic insight, hands-on expertise, and customer-first approach have helped organizations save millions in IT spend while building more efficient and scalable technology.

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The Changing Value of Microsoft Software Assurance

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Nikki Vijeh
Microsoft Information Technology Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 License Management

Once a significant component of Microsoft’s enterprise agreements, Software Assurance (SA) has steadily declined in value. Microsoft Software Assurance (SA)has long been marketed as a value-added benefit for enterprise customers, offering features like free upgrades, training vouchers, support services, and compliance flexibility. However, over the past several years, Software Assurance has undergone a significant transformation—one that is leaving many organizations questioning its current value. 

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User Profiling for Improved Microsoft License Optimization

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Nikki Vijeh
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As organizations and their executives place an even greater emphasis on resiliency, IT leaders face growing pressure to reduce costs while ensuring their users have the necessary tools to work efficiently. One of the most overlooked, yet high-impact, strategies in Microsoft 365 license management is user profiling. Establishing a scalable license governance strategy early on can lead to substantial cost savings, increased operational efficiency, and a stronger return on investment. 

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