Optimize your IT spending with Forscope’s hybrid licensing solutions, combining perpetual Microsoft Office licenses with M365 subscriptions.
Get the best of both worlds – permanent desktop applications and essential cloud services like OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Teams – all while significantly reducing your long-term costs.
Cost-Effective Hybrid Solutions for Your Business Needs
At Forscope, we understand the challenges businesses face when it comes to managing IT costs while ensuring access to essential software and cloud services.
Our hybrid licensing solutions provide an ideal combination of perpetual Microsoft Office licenses and Microsoft 365 (M365) subscription plans, offering businesses the flexibility to reduce costs by scaling down expensive subscription plans while retaining essential cloud functionalities.
Sector-Specific Applications
For IT Managers: Hybrid solutions enable IT managers to optimize software spending while maintaining the functionality they need to support their teams. By combining on-premises Office apps (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the essential cloud services like OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Teams, businesses can achieve both cost-efficiency and operational flexibility.
For Business Owners: Business owners can enjoy significant long-term savings by moving to a hybrid model. By scaling down expensive M365 subscription plans and replacing bundled desktop apps with perpetual licenses, businesses can achieve up to 50% savings compared to higher-tier M365 plans, all while retaining the cloud collaboration tools that are essential for modern operations.
Benefits of Hybrid Licensing
As the largest software broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Forscope goes beyond mere licensing.
We act as a strategic partner, offering:
- Lower Subscription Costs: Reduce your M365 plan costs by replacing expensive desktop apps with one-time perpetual licenses.
- Access to Essential Cloud Services: Keep access to key cloud services such as OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Teams.
- Flexibility: Easily scale your M365 plans up or down based on your organization’s needs while owning core desktop applications permanently.
- Customization: Forscope’s experienced licensing consultants tailor hybrid solutions to fit your organization’s unique needs, whether you are a retail company, a digital marketing agency, or any other type of business.
Cost-Saving Scenarios: A Real-World Example
Consider the following example of how hybrid licensing can reduce costs for a business with 500 users over three years:
Switching to a hybrid model with Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021 and Office 365 E1 EEA can help businesses achieve significant cost savings over three years compared to Microsoft 365 E3 EEA. This approach allows companies to reduce licensing costs while maintaining access to essential cloud services like SharePoint, Exchange, and OneDrive—ensuring both flexibility and financial efficiency.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Deploy a Hybrid Solution
- Assess Your Needs: Work with Forscope’s licensing consultants to determine the right mix of desktop and cloud services for your organization. We’ll evaluate your existing infrastructure and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Select the Right Licenses: Based on your needs, we’ll recommend the most cost-effective perpetual Office licenses and the appropriate M365 subscription plan. This will ensure that you have all the cloud services you need, while reducing unnecessary costs.
- Deploy the Desktop Apps: Install the perpetual Office apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) on your team’s computers. These apps will be yours to use indefinitely, with no recurring subscription costs.
- Integrate Cloud Services: Set up essential cloud services such as OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Teams to ensure collaboration and communication remain seamless across your organization.
- Optimize and Scale: As your business grows, you can adjust the number of M365 licenses based on your requirements. Forscope will be there to help you scale up or down, ensuring that you’re always getting the best value for your investment.
Customized Solutions for Any Organization
Whether you’re a medium-sized business in retail or a digital marketing company, Forscope’s hybrid licensing solutions are tailored to fit your organization’s needs. Our licensing consultants work with you to understand your specific requirements, ensuring that your hybrid solution is optimized for your unique business model.
