Software Licensing Advisors' (SLA) team of Microsoft licensing and contract negotiation experts is now part of Directions on Microsoft (DOM), combining over half a billion dollars in documented client cost avoidance with the industry's most authoritative Microsoft technology and licensing intelligence.
Software Licensing Advisors began in 2012 offering impartial advice to Microsoft enterprise customers of all sizes, independent of resellers or partners. The firm built a track record of helping organizations avoid unnecessary licensing costs and negotiate substantial discounts on Enterprise Agreements and other Volume Licensing vehicles.
"Software Licensing Advisors has generated over half a billion dollars in cost avoidance of unnecessary Microsoft licenses and negotiated substantial discounts on Enterprise Agreements and other Volume Licensing Vehicles. We're pleased to join the ranks of Directions on Microsoft to complement their deep product and technology knowledge. The combined advisory skillset now available through Directions on Microsoft is unmatched anywhere in the world."
— Steven Kelley, President, Software Licensing Advisors
Founded in 1992, Directions on Microsoft is an IT planning information and advisory service focused exclusively on Microsoft technologies, roadmaps, and licensing policies. DOM information services include a continuously updated library of Microsoft licensing guides, technology evaluation reports, product and cloud services roadmaps, and licensing training for technology and procurement roles.
DOM advisory services include Microsoft EA negotiation support, self-audit and audit defense, and services to help organizations build their internal Microsoft IT roadmap.
"SLA has helped scores of Microsoft's largest customers extract maximum value from their Volume Licensing Agreements. They are a tremendous addition to our advisory team and we're thrilled to put their understanding of how Microsoft thinks and negotiates to work for our clients."
— Jeff Parker, President, Directions on Microsoft
More information about Directions on Microsoft advisory services can be found at directionsonmicrosoft.com/get-advice.