References
Microsoft licensing, Copilot and renewal negotiation case studies.
Most advisory work happens under strict confidentiality. Below is a selection of the licensing optimisation, Copilot negotiation, Azure consumption and security spend engagements NeilC AI Consulting supports, with outcomes anonymised to respect client relationships.
Selected Engagements
Enterprise-wide Contract Optimisation
Holistic Microsoft spend review and optimisation approach
Aligned M365, Copilot & PAYGO licensing to usage, optimised Azure consumption and forecasting, and recommended revised governance and FinOps approaches prior to upcoming renewals.
AI Strategy and spend forecasting
Assessment of Copilot Chat vs M365 Copilot, and strategy for Agents and Copilot Cowork expansion
Assessed current usage and initial Copilot Cowork exploration and developed cost model planning to enable spend governance and ROI measurement.
Azure Consumption Planning & Vendor Management
Assess current Azure monthly spend, trends and FinOps approach in prep for MACC renewal
Developed Consumption Plan template to map to negotiation strategy, and advised on the key concessions to be considered to enable business growth over term of next MACC.
Security Technology Review
Reviewed strategy vs spend on Microsoft & 3rd party security and compliance tools
Advised on vendor consolidation opportunity, POV & commercial reviews to reduce cost, improve SOC simplicity, without increasing risk. Advised on non-Microsoft solutions to meet requirements.
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