Microsoft Negotiation Timeline & Preparation: How to Plan Your EA Renewal the Right Way
Microsoft Negotiation Timeline & Preparation Introduction – Why Preparation and Timing Matter Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA) are complex, multi-year... Read more.
Reading the Fine Print: Don’t Let Microsoft’s Assurances Hide Contract Gotchas
Reading the Fine Print: Don’t Let Microsoft’s Assurances Hide Contract Gotchas Introduction – Why the Fine Print Matters Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (... Read more.
Trapped in Your Microsoft EA? How to Ensure Flexibility and Avoid Lock-In
Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EAs) are known for their generous discounts and all-in-one convenience – but they can also become three-year traps if you’r... Read more.
Shelfware in Microsoft EAs: Identifying and Eliminating Over-Licensing
Shelfware in Microsoft EAs: Identifying and Eliminating Over-Licensing Introduction – Why Shelfware Is the Silent Cost Driver Every Microsoft Enterprise Agree... Read more.
The “True-Up” Trap: Avoiding Surprises in Microsoft EA True-Up Costs
The “True-Up” Trap: Avoiding Surprises in Microsoft EA True-Up Costs Introduction – Why True-Ups Catch Enterprises Off Guard Microsoft Enterprise Agreemen... Read more.
The Verbal Promise Trap: Why You Must Get Everything in Writing in Microsoft EA Negotiations
The Verbal Promise Trap: Why You Must Get Everything in Writing in Microsoft EA Negotiations Introduction – Why Verbal Promises Are a Trap Negotiating a Micro... Read more.
Avoiding Common Microsoft EA Renewal Pitfalls: Mistakes You Can’t Afford
Avoiding Common Microsoft EA Renewal Pitfalls Introduction – Why Pitfalls Happen As a Microsoft negotiation expert who’s been across the table in hundreds o... Read more.
Microsoft EA Renewal Timeline Checklist: 18 Months to a Successful Deal
Microsoft EA Renewal Timeline Checklist: 18 Months to a Successful Deal Why an EA Renewal Timeline Matters Renewing a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is a h... Read more.
Global Timing Considerations: Microsoft EA Negotiation Across Regions and Year-End
Global Timing Considerations: Microsoft EA Negotiation Across Regions and Year-End Introduction – Why Timing is Not Universal Microsoft often frames Enterpris... Read more.
Navigating Internal Approvals and Legal Review in a Microsoft EA Negotiation
Internal Approvals and Legal Review in a Microsoft EA Negotiation Introduction – Why Approvals and Legal Bottlenecks Matter Closing a Microsoft Enterprise Agr... Read more.