Microsoft 365 licensing has always required careful management – and with the New Commerce Experience and the rise of consumption-based models, that’s more true than ever. As the options evolve, enterprises need sharper visibility to make sure their licensing keeps pace with how the organisation actually works.

In Episode 2 of Fireside Five, I sit down with Christopher Martini, VP Microsoft Strategy, to unpack why so many organisations struggle to answer two deceptively simple questions: Do we have the right licenses? And are we actually getting a return on them?
Christopher walks through how the VOSS platform tackles this head-on; using granular, role-based access controls and intelligent reporting to help businesses build a management hierarchy that actually reflects how their organisation works, rather than forcing teams into a one-size-fits-all licensing model.
He also shares a refreshingly grounded take on AI: rather than reaching for AI to solve every operational headache, leaders are better served getting the fundamentals right first – solid automation and clear reporting. AI works best on top of that foundation, not as a substitute for it.
If your organisation is navigating the shift to consumption-based licensing, or you’re just tired of guessing whether your Microsoft 365 spend is working for you, this is a video worth your time.
Hosted by our APAC GM, Brett Johnson, Fireside Five is a video series featuring short, sharp conversations with industry leaders on the topics shaping the digital workplace.
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