Microsoft Advisory: Year-Round Expertise. Fixed Fee.

Microsoft is the largest software cost line for most enterprises and the most commercially aggressive at every touchpoint. EA renewals, true-up reconciliations, Azure commitment reviews, Copilot rollouts, audit notifications: each requires independent expertise to navigate without overpaying. Redress provides year-round Microsoft advisory covering every scenario on a predictable fixed annual fee.

200+

Microsoft Engagements

EA/Azure/M365/Copilot

All Covered

Fixed

Annual Fee

100%

Independent

What Year-Round Microsoft Advisory Covers

SERVICE

EA Renewal & Optimization

Benchmark and negotiate your Enterprise Agreement renewals. 20-35% better outcome typical.

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M365 Optimization

Eliminate shelfware, rightsize seats, consolidate tiers. 15-25% reduction typical.

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SERVICE

Azure Optimization

MACC renegotiation, RI recovery, AHB optimization. 20-40% reduction typical.

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SERVICE

Contract Negotiation

Eight-area contract review and negotiation. 20-40% better terms typical.

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Audit Defence

Microsoft audit response, licensing reconciliation, exposure mitigation.

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Vendor Shield

Real-time breach monitoring and incident response for all vendor audit types.

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Why Year-Round Coverage Matters

Renewal Window Opens Early

Microsoft begins conditioning renewal positioning 12 months before expiry. You need equal preparation time. Year-round advisory ensures you're ready when negotiations begin.

Audit Notifications Arrive Without Warning

48-hour mobilisation requires standing expertise. You can't search for an adviser after an audit notice arrives. We're ready immediately.

Azure Spend Compounds Monthly

MACC commitments, RI waste, and AHB underutilisation add up every month. Continuous monitoring prevents systematic overpayment month by month.

Copilot Deployment Creates New Exposure

Copilot licensing tied to specific M365 tiers requires ongoing compliance monitoring. Licence changes, user additions, and compliance drift need real-time tracking.

What You Get

Benchmarking Database Access

Direct access to our Microsoft licensing benchmarks: EA pricing, discount rates, contract terms, Azure MACC benchmarks, M365 tier distribution.

Pre-Call Briefings

Before every Microsoft interaction—EA discussion, audit notification, renewal call—we brief you on optimal positioning and talking points.

EA Renewal Strategy & Negotiation Support

When your EA comes up, we conduct full entitlement audit, benchmarking, and manage the entire renewal negotiation.

Audit Defence Included at No Extra Fee

Microsoft audit arrives? We're there. Complete audit response, licensing reconciliation, and exposure mitigation included.

Monthly Licence Optimisation Reviews

We monitor your M365 seat counts, Azure MACC consumption, and RI inventory monthly, identifying optimization opportunities before they become losses.

Quarterly Business Case Updates

Every quarter, we update your Microsoft licensing roadmap, cost projections, and optimization roadmap as your business changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does year-round Microsoft advisory include?+

Year-round Microsoft advisory includes benchmarking database access, pre-call briefings for Microsoft interactions, EA renewal strategy support, audit defence coverage, monthly licence optimisation reviews, and quarterly business case updates. You have standing access to our Microsoft team for any Microsoft licensing question or negotiation that arises during the year.

How is Redress paid for Microsoft advisory?+

Microsoft Advisory is a fixed annual fee model, typically £35-100k depending on your organisation size and Microsoft spend. We never take a percentage of your spending or savings. The fixed fee gives us complete independence—we benefit when you're successful and informed, not when you spend more.

What is Vendor Shield and how does it relate to Microsoft advisory?+

Vendor Shield is real-time breach monitoring and incident response for all types of vendor audits (Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.). It complements Microsoft Advisory by adding real-time monitoring for audit breaches and rapid incident response. Many customers combine Microsoft Advisory (proactive optimisation) with Vendor Shield (audit defence) for complete coverage.

How quickly can Redress mobilise for an audit?+

Microsoft Advisory customers can mobilise within 48 hours of audit notification. We have standing teams ready to initiate audit response, conduct entitlement audit, identify exposure, and begin Microsoft negotiations immediately. Faster mobilisation = lower exposure and better negotiation outcomes.