License and cost optimization for NOS with BeSharp Experts

License and cost optimization for NOS

Background

The Dutch Broadcasting Foundation (NOS) was faced with the challenge of renewing their Microsoft Non-Profit contract. In order to make the best decisions for the coming three years, they consulted BeSharp Experts for specialist advice on Microsoft licensing.

Challenges

Determining the best licensing scenarios for NOS's needs over a three-year period.

Optimization of license and Software Assurance (SA) costs without compromising required functionality.

Solution

In collaboration with the ICT organization of NOS, BeSharp Experts has taken the following steps:

Analysis of the current licensing situation and roadmap: NOS's current licensing situation has been evaluated, taking into account their future plans.

Identifying Optimization Opportunities: Optimization opportunities have been identified, such as the revision of Software Assurance and the optimization of the SQL environment.

Proposal of alternative licensing scenarios:Alternative licensing scenarios have been proposed to reduce costs without compromising functionality, based on the LSP's existing renewal scenario.

The results

The choice of the proposed scenario has enabled NOS to:

Cost reduction: Significant savings on licensing and SA costs over three years.

Retained functionality: Maintaining the required functionality and desired innovation without compromise.

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Through the thorough analysis and collaboration with BeSharp Experts, NOS was able to make a well-considered choice for their Microsoft licensing scenario. This has led to significant cost savings on licensing and SA costs over the next three years, while maintaining the required functionality and desired innovation. The result is a future-proof and cost-efficient licensing solution that meets the long-term needs of NOS.

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