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Microsoft Licensing Options for Profitable SaaS Delivery

Choosing the correct Microsoft licensing model for SaaS can significantly reduce costs, optimize operations, and drive profitability for SaaS providers. However, the complexity and variety of options (SPLA, Self-Hosting, Azure Custom Solutions, BYOL) can make this a challenging decision.

This Q&A session will help you understand the different licensing models, their pros and cons, and how to make informed decisions. We'll cover strategies for cost optimisation and maximising profitability through effective licensing.

🟢 The different Microsoft licensing options available to SaaS providers
🟢 The pros and cons of each licensing model
🟢 How to evaluate the financial impact of licensing decisions
🟢 Strategies for optimising licensing to maximise profitability
🟢 Practical tools and resources for making informed licensing choices

KEY TOPICS

🟢 Different Microsoft licensing models available to SaaS providers (SPLA, Self-Hosting, Azure Custom Solutions, BYOL, etc.)
🟢 Pros and cons of each model
🟢 Exploring the financial implications of licensing choices and their impact on your bottom line
🟢 Strategies for cost optimisation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

🟢 SaaS founders and executives
🟢 Product managers and business development professionals
🟢 IT and operations managers responsible for licensing decisions

WHO WE ARE

SAMexpert is an international independent business consulting company focused on Microsoft vendor management, including strategy, cost, compliance, and audit defence. Our commercial advice for CFOs, CIOs, procurement, and IT leaders is always unbiased because we do not sell Microsoft licenses or services.

👉 Find us here: https://samexpert.com/

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Alexander Golev is a founder and a senior partner in SAMexpert, a serial entrepreneur, an industry thought leader and a public speaker. Alexander has been involved in Microsoft technology since 1994 and Software Asset Management since 2003.

Daryl Ullman is a co-founder, senior partner in SAMexpert, renowned negotiation expert, and public speaker. Daryl is an ex-Microsoft. He helped launch the Enterprise Agreement program in the 2000s. After leaving Microsoft, he founded Emerset, the world's first independent Microsoft licensing consultancy, which he sold in 2018. He joined SAMexpert in 2021 as the Chief Negotiation Officer. Daryl is the author of the book "Negotiating with Microsoft".

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