Consulting Services
Expert Microsoft licensing guidance for every scenario
Tool Deployment Services
Need help deploying and running our scanning tools in your environment? We provide hands-on assistance to get you up and running quickly.
Organizations that want to use our tools but need expert assistance with deployment.
What's Included
- Tool installation and configuration
- Scan execution and troubleshooting
- Data validation and cleanup
- Results interpretation guidance
- Follow-up support
Windows Server Engagement
Focused assessment of your Windows Server environment including physical hosts, virtual machines, clustering, and hybrid scenarios. Particularly valuable for complex virtualization environments.
Organizations with complex server environments, especially those using VMware, Hyper-V, or Nutanix.
What's Included
- Physical and virtual server inventory
- Processor and core counts for licensing
- Virtualization rights analysis
- Datacenter vs Standard optimization
- CAL requirements assessment
SQL Server Engagement
SQL Server licensing is among the most complex and expensive in the Microsoft portfolio. We analyze your SQL deployment to ensure proper licensing and identify optimization opportunities.
Organizations with multiple SQL Server deployments or facing SQL licensing questions in an audit.
What's Included
- SQL Server instance inventory
- Edition and version analysis
- Core vs CAL licensing assessment
- Developer/Test usage verification
- Azure Hybrid Benefit analysis
Full Microsoft License Reconciliation
A complete assessment of your Microsoft deployment across servers, desktops, and cloud. We inventory what you have deployed, compare it to your entitlements, and deliver a clear license position.
Organizations needing a complete picture of their Microsoft licensing before a True-Up, renewal, or strategic planning.
What's Included
- Complete hardware and software inventory
- Entitlement analysis from all license sources
- Gap analysis with remediation options
- Optimization recommendations
- Executive summary report
True-Up & Renewal Support
A full baseline engagement plus specific guidance on True-Up reporting and renewal strategy. Ensure you report accurate numbers and make informed decisions at renewal.
Organizations approaching an EA True-Up deadline or agreement renewal.
What's Included
- Complete license reconciliation baseline
- Pre-True-Up inventory validation
- True-Up report preparation assistance
- Renewal scenario analysis
- Cloud transition planning
- Negotiation guidance
Microsoft Audit Defense
Received a Microsoft audit notification? We help you respond strategically, prepare accurate data, identify exposure areas, and negotiate the best possible outcome.
Organizations that have received a Microsoft audit notification or SAM engagement request.
What's Included
- Audit response strategy
- Independent inventory verification
- Exposure analysis and risk assessment
- Negotiation support and representation
- Settlement optimization
SPLA Audit Defense
SPLA audits have unique complexities around subscriber tracking, product use rights, and monthly reporting. We help service providers navigate these audits and establish compliant reporting practices.
Hosting providers, ISVs, and service providers who license Microsoft products under SPLA.
What's Included
- SPLA contract and reporting analysis
- Subscriber count verification
- Product use rights assessment
- Historical reporting reconciliation
- Audit response and negotiation support
Flexible Pricing Options
We offer several engagement models to fit your needs and budget.
Fixed Fee
Most engagements are priced at a fixed fee based on your environment size and complexity. You know the cost upfront with no surprises.
Risk-Share / Savings-Based
PopularFor audit defense and optimization engagements, we offer risk-share pricing. Pay a reduced upfront fee, and we receive a percentage of your documented savings. Our incentives align perfectly with your success.
Environment-Based Scaling
Pricing scales based on your environment size — number of servers, users, or complexity. Smaller environments pay less; enterprise-scale environments are priced accordingly.
How We Work
A straightforward process designed to get you answers quickly.
Discovery Call
We discuss your situation, timeline, and goals. You learn about our approach and we assess fit.
Scoping & Quote
Based on your environment details, we provide a clear scope of work and fixed-fee quote.
Data Collection
We deploy our scanning tools (or guide you through it) to collect accurate inventory data.
Analysis & Delivery
We analyze the data, compare to entitlements, and deliver actionable findings and recommendations.
Let's Discuss Your Needs
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your situation and we'll recommend the right approach.