Microsoft licensing that works harder for you
If your organisation runs on Microsoft, your licensing needs never sit still. Teams grow, roles change, projects spin up and wind down, and licensing rules constantly evolve. Our Microsoft Licensing Service combines practical optimisation across M365 and Azure with the service excellence you'd expect – so every dollar is well spent.
Licensing complexity shouldn't slow you down
Microsoft 365 licensing shifts as teams change shape and roles evolve. Add-ons for security, compliance or Copilot enter the mix and may overlap with tools you already own. AI usage grows, Azure spend flexes with sprints and seasons, while commitments, Reservations and Savings Plans need constant attention to keep savings on track.
Meanwhile, procurement wants tidy contracts and predictable renewals. Finance wants fewer surprises and cleaner forecasting. IT wants the right entitlements available when people need them – without paying twice for the same outcome.
Getting this right requires specialist knowledge and ongoing attention. That's where we come in.
Meanwhile, procurement wants tidy contracts and predictable renewals. Finance wants fewer surprises and cleaner forecasting. IT wants the right entitlements available when people need them – without paying twice for the same outcome.
Getting this right requires specialist knowledge and ongoing attention. That's where we come in.
Our FRAMEWORK
A FinOps approach to Microsoft licensing
Built on the FinOps Foundation's enhanced framework, our service follows three disciplines.
Inform
Granular, real-time insights into your Azure resource usage and M365 licence consumption. Leaders get a forward view of what's renewing, what it costs, and which levers are worth pulling.
Optimise
Identify unused or redundant licences, optimise reserved instance commitments, and right-size M365 SKUs based on actual user behaviour. Clients often reduce their Azure and Microsoft 365 licensing costs by 20-40% within six months.
Operate
Self-service portal for licence and subscription provisioning. Budget alerts and anomaly detection to sustain cost efficiency and drive organisational accountability. No bill shock, no surprises.
THE ADVANTAGE
Why it works
Personal, specialist service
Engage with Microsoft licensing specialists who translate licensing models into clear options for your organisation's specific requirements. Real people, real conversations.
Right-sized investment
Match the SKUs you've purchased to actual usage, retire unused licences, and keep on top of arrivals and departures so you only pay for what people need.
AI-ready advice
Understand prerequisites for licensing Microsoft Copilot, assist with modelling and forecasting AI consumption costs, and get reporting on adoption and utilisation so you know who's making use of these tools.
Transparent renewals
Rolling calendars, option papers and stakeholder alignment for Microsoft subscription renewal cycles – so you know what you need and what you'll pay, in advance.
Faster outcomes
Clear quotes, structured approvals and rapid self-service provisioning keep your projects moving and your users productive.
One accountable partner
Advisory, optimisation, procurement and renewals delivered by a single partner who supports your end-to-end licensing needs, aligned with best practice.
THE CELLO DIFFERENCE
How we deliver value
FinOps lifecycle alignment
Deep dive into your Azure spend, reserved instances, hybrid benefits, and Microsoft 365 licence allocation and usage.
Sustainability
We map your Microsoft licensing to the industry-standard Inform-Optimise-Operate framework, establishing clear KPIs and ownership.
Cost optimisation
Identification of licence waste, subscription tier adjustments, and reserved instance purchase and renewal strategies.
Ongoing enablement
Dashboards, periodic reviews, and FinOps training tailored for your Microsoft cloud teams and financial stakeholders.
Take control of your Microsoft licensing spend
Let's apply FinOps disciplines to help you take control of your Azure and Microsoft 365 licensing.
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PARTNER ECOSYSTEM
Backed by enterprise-grade partnerships
In addition to Microsoft, we work with the world’s leading vendors to help you achieve your organisation’s outcomes.
Take control of your Microsoft licensing spend
Let's apply FinOps disciplines to help you take control of your Azure and Microsoft 365 licensing.