Posts tagged Microsoft Licensing
Opkalla Partner Highlight: RapidScale

RapidScale is a global provider of managed cloud computing and application delivery solutions for the SMB and mid-enterprise markets. RapidScale offers a unique co-managed cloud approach that complements any organization’s current IT efforts. With a global presence, a 100 G based enterprise-grade infrastructure, and a team of highly knowledgeable cloud experts, RapidScale specializes in cloud-based solutions that solve common IT challenges through the "as-a-service" model. 

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More Frustrating... the DMV or your Microsoft Licensing Agreement?

Here are a few suggestions for you if you are the person (or one of the) responsible for your organization's Microsoft licensing:

  1. Try to get an accurate inventory of licenses that you think your organization should be paying for. Use last year's or the latest true up that you have

  2. Identify and collect pain points in your organization with handling the Microsoft licenses

  3. Speak to a trusted advisor (like Opkalla) to go through your other options for managing your organization's licenses. Even if your current provider is doing okay, it is worth having this conversation because it can give you leverage at the next negotiation (lower cost, more services, etc.).

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