When buyers and their advisors create a due diligence checklist, they usually focus on the usualareas: financials, contracts, HR, real estate, and litigation. These are good starting points.However, one area often overlooked has the potential to create significant costs after a dealcloses. Microsoft licensing compliance is one of the most frequent sources of surprises after…
Microsoft has announced that starting January 1, 2025, prices for several key products licensed through the SPLA program will increase. This price adjustment affects a range of Microsoft’s most widely-used technologies, including Windows Server, System Center, Office LTSC, and Dynamics. It’s important to understand these changes and prepare for the impact on your organization. Products…
Enterprise, Standard and Wed Editions are all going up in price in the new year
A short primer on what to expect with a formal Microsoft Audit
Understand how to protect yourself against potential exposure from customer-owned licenses
SQL Licensing can be the most complex and expensive. Make sure you get it right.
SQL Licensing can be the most complex and expensive. Make sure you get it right.
While it’s best to be proactive with your SPLA SAM practice, many people ask if it’s a good idea to get legal representation in the event of a SPLA audit
What you can do to lower your costs in lights of coming SPLA price increases
How to quickly find your MPN ID, for either signing a new SPLA agreement or renewing an existing one