For businesses using Microsoft 365 (M365) to power productivity, optimizing your licenses is a fast and straightforward way to reduce costs. By aligning license allocations with real-world usage and needs, you can eliminate waste without sacrificing functionality. With Smartt’s FlexHours, you not only gain access to expert support for M365 optimization but also enjoy free licenses and discounted rates on additional licenses—maximizing your savings even further.

The Opportunity

Many companies unknowingly overspend on M365 licenses due to misalignment between assigned licenses and actual requirements. Common issues include:

• Over-licensing: Assigning expensive licenses with features that go unused.
• Underutilization: Paying for licenses that aren’t fully utilized—or at all.
• Inactive Accounts: Keeping licenses active for ex-employees or dormant accounts.
• Overpaying: Not getting volume discounts or buying from a vendor with access to discounts.

Addressing these inefficiencies can translate into meaningful cost savings almost immediately.

Strategies for License Optimization

1. Audit Your Licenses: Regular reviews of license assignments can reveal mismatches. Reassign, downgrade, or remove licenses where appropriate.
2. Monitor Usage Trends: Take advantage of M365’s reporting tools to understand application usage patterns and make data-driven decisions.
3. Implement a License Recovery Policy: Set up clear processes for reclaiming licenses from departing employees or inactive accounts.

Automate License Management: Use third-party tools that provide insights and automate adjustments to ensure continuous optimization.

Why FlexHours is Your Secret Weapon

FlexHours makes M365 license optimization easy and delivers unique financial benefits:

• Free Licenses: FlexHours includes free M365 licenses as part of the service, reducing your baseline costs.
• Discounted Additional Licenses: Need more than the included free licenses? FlexHours offers discounted rates on additional M365 licenses, keeping your budget in check.
• Tailored Audits: We perform a detailed evaluation of your current license setup to identify areas for savings and efficiency.
• Expert Guidance: Our team provides ongoing advice and best practices for effective license management.
• Sustained Savings: With continuous monitoring and adjustments, we help you maintain the right license mix, ensuring long-term savings.

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Optimizing your M365 licenses is one of the easiest ways to cut operational costs without compromising productivity. With Smartt’s FlexHours, you benefit from free licenses, discounted additional licenses, and expert support to make cost optimization effortless. Let’s make your M365 investment work harder for you—starting today.