Pricing Research and Deal Benchmarking

The problems we solve:

  • Overpaying for Microsoft licenses and services.

  • Lack of pricing data to strengthen your negotiations.

  • Confusion over Microsoft's complex pricing models (EA, CSP, etc.).

  • Difficulty evaluating proposals and contracts without benchmarks.

  • Missing out on potential savings due to market blindspots.

Here's how we can help:

  • Provide price benchmarks and reviews to optimise your Microsoft pricing.

  • Analyse complex new-generation agreements to simplify your licensing choices.

  • Deliver insights into proposals and contracts for confident decision-making.

  • Empower you with pricing analytics for data-driven strategies.

  • Provide price benchmarking catalogues for industry comparisons.

  • Conduct strategic reviews to uncover optimisation opportunities.

  • Leverage our expertise in service provider pursuits for stronger negotiations.

How we work

SAMexpert's Pricing Research and Pricing Metrics services combine rigorous research, up-to-date data, and deep expertise in Microsoft pricing. This ensures you have the knowledge to make the best possible pricing decisions.

Our Research Methodology:

  • Comprehensive Data: We gather pricing information from a wide range of sources.

  • Frequent Updates: We regularly refresh our data to provide the most relevant insights.

  • Expert Analysis: We meticulously analyse pricing trends and contracts to uncover optimisation opportunities.

Tailored Insights:

  • Industry-Specific Benchmarks: We tailor strategies to your business niche for a competitive advantage.

  • Geographical Relevance: We factor in regional pricing variations for accurate recommendations.

  • Solutions for Your Scale: We understand company size matters and offer solutions that fit your needs.

Strategic Engagement Review (SER):

Our Strategic Engagement Review (SER) analyses your Microsoft agreements in detail. We examine your deal structure, performance metrics, contract terms, and more, empowering you to make informed decisions for long-term success.

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1

Assessment

Understand Your Landscape

  • Initial data gathering
  • Review of current agreements
  • Identification of key stakeholders
 
2

Benchmarking

Compare Against Market Standards

  • Analysis of pricing data
  • Identification of industry-specific benchmarks
  • Evaluation of performance metrics
 
3

Insights

Optimisation Potential

  • Comparison of current state vs. benchmarks
  • Identification of potential cost savings
  • Assessment of risks and opportunities
 
4

Recommendations

Actionable Strategies for Success

  • Development of negotiation tactics
  • Recommendations for contract optimisation
  • Roadmap for improved outcomes

SAMexpert's expertise and uniqueness

  • Industry-Specific Insights: We understand pricing nuances across different sectors, ensuring strategies tailored to your niche.

  • Global Perspective: We factor in geographical pricing differences for accurate, localised recommendations.

  • Solutions for Medium to Enterprise-Scale Businesses: We specialise in pricing strategies tailored to the needs of medium, large, and extremely large businesses.

  • Up-to-date Data: Our frequently refreshed data guarantees you have the most current pricing information for decision-making.

  • Product-Specific Focus: We consider the complexities of individual Microsoft products for precise pricing assessments.

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Procurement Lead
Multinational manufacturing company
SAMexpert's team feels like an extension of our own. They proactively monitor market trends and our agreements, alerting us to potential optimisation opportunities. This partnership gives us peace of mind knowing we're getting the best value from our investment in Microsoft software and Azure.
CFO
Financial Services
Credibility and integrity are paramount when it comes to navigating Microsoft pricing. Daryl and the SAMexpert team embody those values. They listened to our concerns and goals and then developed a data-driven plan to optimise our spending on Microsoft. It became clear that since they are independent, they prioritise our best interests, which gave us complete confidence throughout the process.