Optimizing Microsoft software licensing can minimize cost, simplify management, and achieve compliance. However, license optimization is no simple task and one for which many organizations may not yet be ready. Info-Tech's "MS Licensing Optimization Readiness Assessment" helps enterprises assess the opportunity for license optimization and determine their level of license maturity.
Opportunity Assessment: Who Benefits from License Optimization?
The first step in license optimization is determining the need. Some enterprises are already employing best practices and so may have little opportunity to optimize licenses further. However, the majority of enterprises are likely sub-optimized in at least one of several areas. In general, license optimization is beneficial for those organizations that do the following: