For decades, business executives and IT leaders purchased Microsoft software with perpetual licensing. In a world of Cloud-based services and subscription-driven software, many executives make the mistake of thinking that a Microsoft perpetual license is a thing of the past. It’s important to know that your organization does have the option to hold onto perpetual…
For busy IT executives, few things are as stressful as learning that their enterprise is about to undergo a Microsoft license audit. Increasingly popular, audits are Microsoft’s way of ensuring that your enterprise is complying with all licensing agreements. Unfortunately, dealing with a Microsoft software audit is more complicated than just filling out a few…
Top Questions and Considerations for Your Next Microsoft Renewal How to prepare for your next Microsoft Renewal Microsoft renewals can be confusing, complex, and expensive. It seems the rules keep changing. At Earth & Sky, we make it our business to stay on top of these changes. We’re committed to reviewing and interpreting new rule…
Four Essentials You Need to Know Before Renewing Microsoft EA Contracts Your company’s Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Microsoft is essential to your business; it’s also very complex and most likely more expensive than it needs to be. If your Microsoft contracts are coming up for renewal, there’s no doubt that you want to secure the…
The adoption of portable computers in the form of personal digital assistants, smartphones, and tablets has transformed many industries. Instead of being tied to a desktop, professionals can take their computing needs anywhere. This has become especially important in the medical field, where health care providers can access software at the point of care. If…
More than a few tech prognosticators have likened Microsoft Windows to a dinosaur. It’s true that the tech environment has changed dramatically, but Windows won’t be wiped out (if you were thinking about the cost of your Microsoft software licensing and holding your breath, you can exhale!). Here are the challenges that Windows faces, and…
If you run a large enterprise, you’re probably a Microsoft customer. Perhaps you are the CIO of a hospital with hundreds of computers. Maybe you coordinate consumer records across a widespread territory or have to track government contracts. You have probably paid for Microsoft licenses to keep your software running smoothly. You’re also likely paying…
With today’s IT focus on cloud services, SaaS, and subscription-based software, you might think perpetual licenses are a thing of the past. But, believe it or not, in 2016 it’s still possible to purchase Microsoft perpetual licenses on new software. And if you’re an enterprise-level organization, it’s highly likely that a large percentage (probably more…
So, it’s time to sit down with your Microsoft account team to discuss contract renewal. Microsoft reps come prepared with what they believe will be best for your organization. When you sign the contract, you commit your company to another three years of Windows, Office, and Cloud services. But before you sign on the dotted…
