SAMexpert - Independent Microsoft Spend Specialists published full results for the State of SPLA 2026 survey, including participant demographics, market performance, and compliance audit trends.
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Despite over 20 years of SPLA's existence and recurring compliance audits, its governance and dedicated tooling coverage are yet to leave the nursery. Only 15% of partic…
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SAMexpert - Independent Microsoft Spend Specialists
Cut Microsoft costs by 20-40%. Win audits. Negotiate better deals. Independent advice with zero vendor ties.
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Managing Microsoft agreements, licensing, cloud costs, and audits is complex and expensive when done wrong. We're independent Microsoft licensing advisors with zero conflicts of interest: we don't sell licences, don't partner with Microsoft, and get paid by you to optimise your outcomes, not theirs. Over 25 years, we've helped organisations like Unilever, Deutsche Bank, Met Police, Heathrow, and Aston Martin cut Microsoft costs by 20-40%, defend audits worth $500M+ in penalties, and negotiate agreements that actually work for them. We specialise in Enterprise Agreement negotiations, audit defence, SPLA governance, cloud cost optimisation, and strategic licensing planning. If you're renewing, facing an audit, or watching Microsoft costs spiral, we can help. Book a free consultation at https://samexpert.com
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