In the past, companies often secured a license under a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to safeguard pricing. But is this approach beneficial when considering the M365 E5 license?
Several factors need to be weighed. For instance, if your organisation is currently on the M365 E3 SKU, transitioning in an M365 E5 would involve a step-up SKU, which essentially covers the cost difference between the E3 and E5 licenses.
A more critical consideration is that fixed pricing may hinder further bargaining opportunities for discounts during the upgrade process.
It’s advisable to evaluate the actual and projected usage of M365 E5 SKUs over the next year to assess the benefits and enhancements and how they align with the organisation’s needs. In certain cases, securing a discount might justify an earlier transition to a higher-tier SKU. For example, a client we’re advising has completed the deployment plan strategy based on our recommendation, resulting in a 14.85% reduction in the cost of the M365 E5 licenses for the first year, with a gradual decrease in the subsequent two years.
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