Sample License Optimization Insights
These examples illustrate the types of license optimization opportunities we typically identify during the initial analysis. The scenarios shown demonstrate common savings patterns we discover across different Microsoft licensing configurations.

Initial Analysis: These examples represent the types of optimization opportunities we typically uncover during the complimentary assessment phase.

Savings Summary

Total Potential Savings Identified

$660.00 / year

($55.00 / month)

Estimates based on standard list prices. Actual savings may vary. See guidance below.

Breakdown by Optimization Pattern

Guidance for Applying Recommendations

The analysis identifies potential cost savings based on standard Microsoft licensing rules and pricing. Before implementing any changes, please carefully consider the following points:

  • Minimum Commitments & Terms: Before reducing license counts, review your Microsoft agreement for any minimum commitment clauses or specific terms associated with the licenses being changed, as early adjustments might have contractual implications.
  • Strategic Timing: If possible, align license adjustments with your Microsoft subscription renewal or review cycles to streamline administrative overhead and billing.
Savings Pattern

Common Recommendation

Remove Power BI Pro as it is included in Microsoft 365 E5.

License Changes

Removed:
Power BI Pro

Impact

Applied to: 1 user

Total Annual Savings (this pattern):$120.00($10.00/month)

Average Annual Savings per User:$120.00

Savings Pattern

Common Recommendation

Maintain Microsoft 365 E5. Maintain Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials as the qualifying 'base' license. Change Dynamics 365 Sales Professional to an 'attach' license. Attach licenses offer the same functionality at a significantly lower price when assigned to a user with a valid base license.

License Changes

Removed:
Dynamics 365 Sales Professional
Added:
Dynamics 365 Sales Professional Attach

Impact

Applied to: 1 user

Total Annual Savings (this pattern):$540.00($45.00/month)

Average Annual Savings per User:$540.00

Example User Analysis Scenarios

Object IDCurrent LicensesCurrent CostPotential Savings
USuser-e5-pbi-redundant
Microsoft 365 E5Power BI Pro
$64.75/month
$120.00/year($10.00/month)
USuser-e5-bc-sales-attach
Microsoft 365 E5Dynamics 365 Business Central EssentialsDynamics 365 Sales Professional
$189.75/month
$540.00/year($45.00/month)
USuser-o365-e3-optimal
Office 365 E3
$36.00/monthNo savings

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