Navigating Enterprise Software Contracts with Unmatched Clarity.
Watchtower Advisory delivers deep investment modeling, commercial optimization, and negotiation strategy to protect your enterprise bottom line.
The Watchtower Perspective:
Our advisors not only watch over your M365, AI, and Azure spend to ensure that you have control, they also provide real-time licensing expertise to help you make strategic decisions and renew with confidence.
WEEKLY Data Monitoring
We proactively monitor software usage data to immediately identify anomalies, underutilization, or rising compliance risks.
MONTHLY Performance Summaries
You will receive a structured update highlighting spend optimization achievements, notable software usage changes, and prioritized recommendations.
QUARTERLY Business Reviews
We conduct quarterly meetings regarding your software landscape, focusing on savings opportunities, Microsoft business and licensing updates, and long-term roadmap planning.
Applied Licensing Expertise
We are experts on call to help you solve software licensing challenges and design the proper strategies to keep your software spend as efficient as possible.
EA Renewal Service
Our EA Renewal Advisory is based on the tried-and-true method of considering current and future licensing needs to determine the optimal renewal bill of materials, then crafting a negotiation strategy grounded in analytics and experience. This service leaves no stone unturned in crafting the most efficient licensing contract possible.
1. Comprehensive Baseline Assessment
We conduct a thorough analysis of your current software deployment, consumption data, and future roadmap to establish a precise, defensible license position.
2. Usage Optimization Analysis
Before negotiating a single license, we identify opportunities to right-size your agreement by eliminating shelfware, harvesting unused licenses, and identifying optimal contract structures.
3. Future-State Roadmap Planning
We ensure your renewed EA isn't just a repeat of the last one, but is structured to accommodate anticipated growth, cloud migration strategies, and emerging technology needs.
4. Strategic Negotiation Advisory
We provide data-backed negotiation support, equipping you with the intelligence and leverage required to secure the best possible pricing, discounts, and favorable licensing terms.
5. Vendor Proposal & Compliance Review
Our experts rigorously audit the vendor's proposed renewal terms against your optimized baseline, ensuring accuracy and identifying any potential compliance pitfalls or unnecessary line items.