Put the Microsoft Tools You Already Pay For to Work

Description and use

The client eliminated redundant Microsoft licenses, saving $85,200 annually, freed 39 staff hours monthly, improved patch compliance to 95 %, and removed over 900 guest accounts.

Problem

Clients were paying for unused Microsoft tools and manual security tasks, leading to unnecessary costs and low patch compliance.

Outcome

The project eliminated $85,200 in annual licensing costs, freed 39 staff hours per month, improved patch compliance from 60% to 95%, and removed over 900 unused guest accounts.

Workflow

• Identify unused Microsoft capabilities and overlapping renewals
• Migrate security functions to existing Defender licenses
• Remove redundant tool renewals
• Automate patching, setup, and account cleanup
• Delete unused guest accounts
• Monitor patch compliance and account status

Evidence

Removing those three renewals avoided approximately $85,200 in annual licensing costs.

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Patch compliance improved from 60% to 95%

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We also removed more than 900 unused guest accounts for external users.

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