Microsoft Advisory Services: Why Managing M365 Isn’t as Simple as It Seems
Managing Microsoft’s online ecosystem is far more challenging than many organisations expect. Multiple tenants, fast-moving product bundles and fragmented usage reporting make it hard for IT, SAM and FinOps teams to maintain real control. As a result, most organisations unknowingly overspend, misalign licenses and lack the insight needed for effective governance.
Appstrato’s advisory team brings over 1,000 Microsoft audits delivered globally across 15 years, with specialists who previously sat within a Microsoft partner group ranked among the top two independent SAM providers worldwide. That experience allows us to quickly identify the issues customers don’t see, including:
– No central visibility across multiple tenants, limiting meaningful governance.
– Hidden wastage from inactive users and oversized SKUs.
– Limited understanding of feature usage, due to Microsoft’s disconnected reporting.
– Heavy manual reporting effort with no clear trend analysis.
– Weak renewal readiness, reducing leverage in negotiations.
– No cost accountability, leading to uncontrolled OPEX spend.
Appstrato provides independent, data-driven intelligence that simplifies complexity, reveals optimisation opportunities and empowers organisations to make confident, informed decisions — without unnecessary spend.
What We Do
Our advisory service is built on decades of experience helping global organizations navigate the complexities of Microsoft licensing.
Contract & Renewal Optimization
We analyze your agreements to find savings and negotiate favorable terms.
Software Discovery & Usage
Provide you with detailed reporting that lets you understand exactly what you have, where and how it is used.
Strategic Sourcing & Advisory
Get expert guidance on the right licensing models for your business goals, including cloud transitions.
Software Asset Management (SAM)
Implement best practices to help you gain ongoing visibility and control over your software assets.
Your Strategic Advantage
Partnering with Appstrato gives you more than just a consultant; you gain a strategic ally. We empower your team with the knowledge and tools to maintain long-term optimization and control.
- Achieve significant, measurable cost savings.
- Eliminate compliance risks and audit fears.
- Gain a strategic advantage in vendor negotiations.
- Make informed decisions with data-driven insights.
- Free up your team to focus on core business initiatives.
- Benefit from our independent, unbiased expertise.