What is “Microsoft Audit Defense”?

When Microsoft decides to audit your organization, it’s a thorough review of your usage of Oracle software to ensure compliance with licensing agreements. This can be a daunting and complex process, often leading to significant financial and operational risks if not managed properly. From experience, we know that a Microsoft audit is never a pleasant experience and always comes at the worst of times.

There are multiple types of audits. These include:

  • Big-Four Audit: Conducted by the likes of E&Y, Deloitte, PWC and KPMG. These are almost always included in the Terms and Conditions of your Microsoft Audits
  • Microsoft SAM: These audits are conducted by Microsoft’s SAM team along with certified Software Asset Management (SAM) partners/resellers and offered as services but may not necessarily be governed by the audit clauses in your agreement
  • Self-Audit: Microsoft may request you to self-audit and share the reports for certification

With intricate knowledge of Microsoft’s audit playbook, Nafkha Consulting can guide you toward the best possible outcome and level the playing field.

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Audit Risks:

Unplanned LMS Audit

The audit may occur unexpectedly, disrupting operations.

The audit demands additional time, effort, and financial resources.

Potential fines and new licensing fees not accounted for in the budget.

Non-compliance may result in harm to the organization's reputation.

Employees may face job insecurity due to audit findings or consequences.

There is a potential for legal ramifications from non-compliance.

Complicated licensing terms, multiple licensing agreements and changing licensing rules can be leveraged against the organization, increasing risk.

How can we support you?

  • Explain the entire audit process and how it can impact you
  • Validate audit report and identify any errors
  • Identifying and avoiding unnecessary costs well before negotiations
  • Review of all your contracts – active and expired and gather evidence to strengthen you defense
  • Streamline your team efforts for greater focus and efficiency
  • Create a negotiation strategy that will put you in control
  • Create a plan of action on how we will assist you on achieving your goals and not Microsoft’s.

Our chief negotiation officer will use best-practice negotiation tactics to reduce the audit bill and put you in control of the outcome.

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Our methodology

Our primary objective is to help you mitigate penalties and reduce potential risks.

By leveraging a proven methodology honed through extensive experience, we ensure you are always well-prepared and positioned strategically. Our deep understanding of auditors’ processes and tactics enables us to anticipate their moves and maintain a proactive advantage.

While it is ideal to involve us as soon as you receive an audit notice from Oracle, we can step in at any stage of the audit process to identify opportunities for defending your position effectively.

Our audit defense approach is flexible and tailored to your unique circumstances, adapting to the specific phase of the audit when you engage our services.

Our Guarantee

  • Work towards achieving your goal and not Microsoft’s.
  • We will not charge you fees if we don’t help you achieve your goals