Join us on Tuesday 3rd December at the Sky Lounge, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly for an exclusive opportunity to dive deep into all things Microsoft. From unraveling licensing complexities to preparing for upcoming renewals, pricing fluctuations, and beyond, this seminar is designed to keep your organisation ahead of the curve.
What we will cover:
This exclusive roundtable event has limited spaces, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! You'll enjoy views of Manchester, indulge in complimentary food, and have the chance to network with both your peers and our Microsoft experts from Bytes. It's the perfect setting to get all your burning questions answered while connecting with industry professionals in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Don’t miss out!
Microsoft contract pricing and product offerings frequently change, but we're here to help you navigate and simplify these updates, making them more manageable for your organisation.
We have limited spaces for our roundtable – please secure your space using the form below! This is not one you want to miss.
Tuesday 3rd December
09:30 - 15:30
09:30 – 10:00: Arrival and Registration / Coffees and Breakfast
10:00 – 10:15: Introduction and Microsoft overview
Session 1: Products, Pricing and Contracts
10:15 – 10:35: A Microsoft Story: Take a journey through time with Microsoft and see where the commercial landscape and emphasis has shifted to help understand where we find ourselves today
10:35 – 10:55: Pricing and Product Updates: A walk through of all key pricing and product changes over the last 3 years including price harmonisation and 2022 Microsoft pricing changes
10:55 – 11:15: Contracting Options: Explore the plethora of options available to you to contract, including for support
11:15 – 11:30: Morning Break
Session 2: Risks, Planning and Negotiation
11:30 – 11:50: Risk Awareness: Understand where the common risks are in Microsoft contracts / Product Terms and how you can take mitigating action and avoid nasty surprises
11:50 – 12:15: Cost Journey and Renewal Planning: What does a typical Bill of Materials look like when we first look at a renewal and how to build the story of cost changes since the prior contract. What are the 10 tips to success regarding preparation for your contract renewal?
12:15 – 12:30: Azure and Unified Support: Insights into how best to prepare for your Azure Consumption Commitment renewal and Unified support considerations.
12:30 – 12:50: Negotiation Best Practice: A walkthrough of all likely negotiation levers and factors affecting your renewal and preparation you can do now to maximise its effectiveness
12:50 – 13:35: Lunch
13:35 – 13:50: Bytes Offerings: Overview of Bytes service offerings to aid with various compliance, planning and management of Microsoft contracts
13:50 – 14:30: Experience Sharing/Group Discussion and Q&A: Open Q&A to discuss real life scenarios, concerns and share ideas with peers
14:30 – 15:30: Networking Drinks
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