How Synyega’s approach solved Azure creep and consolidated the licensing estate to save costs
Review of Microsoft Azure usage
Challenge
Synyega were asked to review this client’s Microsoft budget as their Azure spend had risen to £70K which was unsustainable long term. The situation was further complicated by the client’s data not being up to date as they had just moved systems, which meant no accurate picture of usage and need across the estate. The Review & Optmise service was used to establish a true picture of the licensing estate. This led to it being discovered that the system integrators had not yet established reporting requirements for the new architecture, which meant a full independent review was then essential.
Service
Review & Optimise
Sector
Government
Savings
£92,000
Vendor
Microsoft
Solution
Once the full licensing position for Microsoft was established, the data was then modelled to provide the client with full cost and usage scenarios for their expected expansion, which was then used to guide any planned spend and recommendations and which products and licenses to aim for in future.
With the expert help Synyega, we have been able to optimise our existing agreements but also reduce costs associated with them.
No estate is too complicated to manage
Accurate data collation is money in the bank, progressing step by step means you know your usage and are clear on costs.
£92,000
Tangible Cost Saving
Knowledge
Software estate now a known quantity
Serenity
by taking control of their data, the client can now effectively manage their budget and live fear free of audits
Unbiased advice backed by years of expertise