Centralize your Windows, SQL, Exchange, RDS, and CALs under a single CSP subscription to simplify invoicing, reporting, and cost tracking.
Analyze your current entitlements, identify overlaps or gaps (including retired Open and EA programs), and map out a migration to CSP or MCA-E with a clear roadmap.
Apply Azure Hybrid Benefit to existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses in Azure, and use License Mobility to host Exchange and other server workloads.
Maximize your existing investments by bringing your licenses to Azure
Azure Hybrid Benefit allows you to use your on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance to save on Azure virtual machines and SQL Database.
Identify eligible licenses
Apply benefit in Azure portal
Save up to 40-80% on Azure compute costs
Save 30-50%
on Azure compute costs
From assessment through renewal, we handle all facets of Microsoft licensing so you can focus on your applications, not agreements.
We stay current with Microsoft's licensing changes—whether CSP, MCA-E, or Hybrid Benefit—to recommend the right path for your environment.
Instead of generic license counts, we align entitlements precisely to actual server instances, VM sizes, and user counts—preventing over- or under-licensing.
A dedicated portal provides real-time views into your license inventory, upcoming renewals, and consumption trends—no hidden fees or surprises.
Maintain detailed entitlement records, enforce usage policies, and prepare for an audit without disruption or penalty.
We review your current licensing footprint and workload distribution.
We model CSP vs. MCA-E scenarios, apply Hybrid Benefit, and draft a migration or renewal schedule.
We transition your licenses under the new agreement, configure reporting, and train your team—then provide ongoing governance.
CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) is partner-managed with flexible monthly or annual billing and no minimum commitments, ideal for small to mid-sized organizations. MCA-E (Microsoft Customer Agreement - Enterprise) provides direct relationship with Microsoft, volume discounts, and centralized management for larger organizations with 500+ users, but requires minimum commitments and annual true-ups.
Azure Hybrid Benefit allows you to use your existing on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance to pay a reduced rate on virtual machines in Azure. This can save you up to 40% on Windows Server VMs and up to 80% on SQL Server VMs, significantly reducing your cloud infrastructure costs.
Microsoft has retired the Open License program and is transitioning Enterprise Agreement (EA) customers to the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA). Existing agreements will be honored until their expiration, but renewals will need to move to either CSP or MCA-E. We can help you plan this transition to ensure continuity of your licensing rights and benefits.
We recommend quarterly reviews of your Microsoft licensing to ensure compliance, identify optimization opportunities, and plan for renewals. This cadence allows you to adjust to changing business needs, take advantage of new licensing options, and avoid unexpected true-up costs at renewal time.
