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Microsoft Unified Support — Cost Reduction, Renewal Strategy & Contract Advisory

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Redress Compliance helps organizations control Microsoft Unified Support costs — negotiating better terms, optimizing service usage, and aligning support spend with real business needs.

Introduction

Microsoft Unified Support has become a major cost driver for large Microsoft customers. The pricing model is clear. The more you spend on Microsoft licenses and cloud — the more you pay for support.

Challenges with Unified Support include:

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Inflexible contract terms

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Complex licensing bundles

03

Poor visibility into usage

04

True-ups that increase spend

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Hidden renewal risks

What Do We cover?

Our Microsoft Unified Support Advisory Services Cover

Unified Support Cost Management Strategy

Support Cost Benchmarking & Spend Analysis

Microsoft Unified Support Pricing Model Review

Tier Optimization (Core, Advanced, Performance)

Usage Reporting & Support Hours Tracking Templates

Aligning Support Scope With Business Needs

Renewal Negotiation Playbook

Renewal Preparation Checklist For Unified Support

Support Spend Forecasting & Cost Modeling Tools

Price Increase Cap Negotiation Strategy

Flexibility Clauses For Scope Reduction or Exit

Managing Azure & M365 Growth Impact On Support Costs

Support Scope Review & Optimization

Identifying Unused Or Underused Support Services

Aligning Support Levels With Critical Applications

Support Pool Management Best Practices

Managing Support Services For Azure, M365 & Dynamics

Internal Governance For Support Request Management

Contract Risk Mitigation & Audit Defense

Reviewing Key Contract Clauses For Unified Support

Usage Reporting Templates For Compliance Readiness

Third-Party Support Considerations For Non-Critical Applications

Reducing Dependency On Microsoft Managed Services

Support Transition Planning Framework

Microsoft Unified Support Templates & Tools Provided

Unified Support Renewal Planning Checklist

Cost Benchmarking & Pricing Analysis Tools

Usage Tracking Templates For Support Requests

Support Scope Review Templates

Contract Clause Library For Unified Support Negotiation

Internal Governance Framework For Support Consumption

Our Dedication

Why Clients Work With Redress Compliance

Working with Redress Compliance was a game changer for our company,” said a Global CIO.

“Not only did they help us achieve compliance and avoid significant audit fines, but I would also highly recommend working with Redress Compliance to any company looking to optimize their softeware licensing.”

– Head of IT Procurement

Your Independent Software License Expert

Our Objective—We bridge the gap between technology and business. Our mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of Software licensing and optimize their IT investments.

Microsoft Licensing & Support Experts Working For You

Proven Cost Reduction Strategies For Unified Support

Independent Advisory — No Reselling Or Vendor Partnerships

Global Experience Managing Microsoft Support Contracts

Trusted By IT Procurement, SAM Managers & CIOs

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