Published: 28 August 2019
Summary
Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Add-on licenses appear to be a low-risk option, but subscribers lose leverage and face increased costs over the long term. Sourcing, procurement and vendor management leaders negotiating cloud contracts must evaluate all options before choosing Add-on subscriptions.
Included in Full Research
- Prepare for Negotiations by Comparing the Add-On and Full USL Options for Microsoft Online Services
- Buy Full USLs for Online Services to Take Full Advantage of Being New to the Cloud
- Avoid Add-Ons to Preserve Leverage for the Next Renewal, Especially If Cloud Service Lock-In Is Likely to Develop