Podcast: Microsoft EA is no longer a defence against audits

Podcast: Microsoft EA is no longer a defence against audits

The ITAM Review Podcast Episode 2

Hosted by Martin Thompson and David Foxen of The ITAM Review. 

Guests: 

• Piaras MacDonnell of SureDatum
• Paul DeGroot of Pica Communications

In this podcast we explore Microsoft licensing, audit behaviour and SAM reviews.

Discussion Areas:

• Redmond Channel Partner. Study: Microsoft Is Most ‘Aggressive’ Software Auditor
• A Microsoft EA is no longer a defence against audits
• Partner led audits and data sharing
• Use of MAP tool from Microsoft and false data reporting
• Every £1 invested in the UK SAM Review process generates £28 of license revenue
• Express Metrix audit industry report
• The biggest source of licensing complexity and audit risk with Microsoft
• Outsourcing SAM
• The data required to support a Microsoft agreement.

You can listen to the recording on SoundCloud here:

https://soundcloud.com/itamreview/itam-review-episode-2

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