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Microsoft Licensing Advisory & CSP Governance

Take Control of Your
Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft’s commercial model is changing. Regain visibility, accountability, and control with a governance-led approach to Microsoft licensing.

  • Governed CSP Transition
  • Structured, Transparent Pricing
  • One accountable Microsoft Solution Partner
Move Your Licenses to DCG

Choose the Path That Matches Your Situation

Microsoft EA
Off-Ramp

Licensing-only CSP for organizations ready to move off Microsoft EA

  • Structured CSP licensing path
  • EA-like stepped discounts: 15%/10%/5%
  • Transparent pricing and formal procurement structure
  • Self-service licensing visibility
  • Responsive account and billing support
  • Ongoing license optimization guidance

Best for: Organizations ready to transition from EA to CSP without adding support.

See How The Model Works

Microsoft EA Replacement

CSP licensing + Microsoft Enterprise Support for organizations replacing Microsoft EA & Unified Support

  • Governed CSP licensing relationship
  • Discount maintained through an active support relationship
  • Enterprise Support (purchased separately)
  • Senior engineering access
  • Escalation ownership
  • More predictable support structure
  • Licensing governance + operational accountability

Best for: Organizations replacing both EA and Unified Support with a more accountable Microsoft partnership.

Replace Your Microsoft EA

License Optimization Assessment

Diagnostics for organizations that need clarity before choosing a path

  • Microsoft licensing footprint review
  • Usage and over-provisioning analysis
  • Support structure review
  • EA vs CSP path comparison
  • Optimization opportunity summary
  • Procurement-ready recommendation
  • Credit toward an offer on conversion, up to 100% per the services agreement

Best for: Teams that need data before deciding between EA Off-Ramp, EA Replacement, or another licensing strategy.

Get Started with License Optimization

What Switching to DCG for Licensing Means for You

Commercial control

Buying teams need a licensing model with transparent pricing, structured terms, documented options, and a partner who provides more than transaction support.

Operational control

IT needs confidence that a transition will not complicate provisioning, support expectations, cloud alignment, license usage, security, or day-to-day operations.

Financial control

Your finance teams need Microsoft spend to be predictable, traceable, and tied to clear business logic around license growth, support costs, Azure consumption, and renewal exposure.

Outcome of Harnessing Control:

A Microsoft licensing strategy that is easier to govern, easier to justify, and optimize over time.

$99,640

in estimated annual savings

$298,920

in estimated savings over 3 years*

*Estimated based on a representative 1,000-seat organization comparing Microsoft EA + Unified Support
to a governed DCG CSP model.

Savings are measured on the total cost of ownership, including licensing, support, and escalation management.

How DCG Differs from Other CSPs

Typical CSP Relationship

  • Licensing fulfilled through a reseller, distributor, or LSP relationship
  • CSP convenience with billing, ordering, and support access
  • Support may be bundled, unclear, or tied to broader
provider models
  • Visibility depends on tools and portals alone
  • Microsoft is one part of a broad portfolio

DCG Governance-Led Licensing

  • Governed Licensing partner accountable for visibility, cost control, and transition structure
  • CSP with commercial discipline: structured pricing,
procurement-ready agreements, and clear EA-to-CSP roadmap
  • Licensing-only when you need it, or separately purchased Enterprise Support when you want senior-engineer access
  • Visibility backed by people: self-service licensing access, responsive account management, billing support, and advisory oversight
  • Microsoft-focused with licensing, Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and support under one agreement

Organizations become equipped to manage Microsoft licensing as an ongoing operational discipline rather than a one-time purchase decision. Microsoft-focused delivery, responsive account support, licensing visibility, and SOC II Type 2 certification bring operating discipline to every DCG partnership.