E5 shelfware.

What you will take away

• E5 carries a $60 premium. Sixty dollars per user per month above E3 list.
• Most users use less than half. Audit data typically shows thirty to sixty percent unused.
• Security and compliance pay back. Defender, Purview, and Audit Premium are the real value.
• Mixed estate beats one SKU. A blend of E3, E5, and add ons usually wins.
• The renewal anchor breaks drift. Show Microsoft the usage gap before the term call.