Case Study
Migration results in significant cost saving
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Client Overview
Our client is a global leader in fabrics manufacturing, trusted by top apparel and footwear
brands around the world. They provide not just high-quality materials and components, but also innovative software solutions that empower their customers to innovate, scale, and stay ahead in the fast-paced fashion industry.
They leverage Microsoft Cloud services to modernise operations, enhance supply chain efficiency, and make data-driven decisions across their global footprint. By integrating cutting-edge digital solutions, they are able to deliver seamless, scalable services that meet the evolving demands of their partners and drive sustainable growth in the fashion sector.
The Challenge
The client was operating under a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) that had expired, which created two major issues:
- Loss of Discounts: Without an active agreement, they were no longer receiving the cost benefits and pricing advantages typically provided under the EA, leading to higher licensing costs across their global operations.
- Lack of Support: The expiration meant they were not eligible for Microsoft support services, limiting their access to critical technical assistance and guidance for their cloud solutions.
For a company of their scale, heavily reliant on Microsoft Cloud services to power operations, collaboration, and supply chain management, these gaps posed a significant risk to operational efficiency, cost management, and overall business continuity.
The Solution
To address the challenges posed by the expired Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, Cloud Layer implemented a seamless migration of the client’s Azure subscriptions to the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program.
The Result
This approach provided multiple immediate benefits:
- Substantial Cost Savings: The migration reinstated access to Microsoft pricing advantages, delivering significant discounts on their cloud subscriptions.
- Enhanced Support: The client gained access to Microsoft Premier Support at no additional cost, ensuring expert assistance was always available.
- Business Continuity and Peace of Mind: By streamlining the transition and managing the migration end-to end, Cloud Layer minimised risk and disruption, allowing the client to continue leveraging Microsoft Cloud services without interruption.
This solution not only resolved the immediate challenges but also positioned the client for
long-term operational efficiency, cost management, and secure cloud adoption.
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