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Choosing betweenMicrosoft365 andGoogleWorkspace productivity/collaboration tools, for example, is a tough decision for many.
So, where to start?
Strategy Consultant, and Max Sankey, Principal at Efficio.
Businesses can look at periodic or automated harvesting of licenses to limit unnecessary new purchases.
One-year or three-year contract agreements?
This can be advantageous for seasonal license requirements or mid-year reductions.
That said, if you are using the NCE/CSP, it is vital to review usage monthly.
Both Google and Microsoft’s three-year agreements are typically more suitable for larger enterprises with a consistent or growingemployeebase.
Advantages include better overall unit pricing and longer-term price protection.
For example, Azure’s bring your own license may make buying Server orSQLthrough EA more advantageous than on-demand.
Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini pricing?
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