COMPANIES TO SAVE MILLIONS ON MICROSOFT LICENSING FEES

More Than $75 Million Saved on Software Maintenance Fees Since 2000

Fords, New Jersey (December 4, 2006)
Miro Consulting Inc. expands its IT cost containment services to include Microsoft. The company will work with CIOs and IT departments to analyze, negotiate and re-negotiate Microsoft enterprise software contracts, resulting in significant cost savings – an estimated 27 percent, on average.

Since 2000, Miro Consulting has helped businesses save more than $75 million by working almost exclusively as Oracle software licensing experts. Building on that proficiency, the company has developed similar proprietary techniques to address Microsoft’s licensing contracts – from front office applications to back office operations. Dependent on the organization’s size, initial cost savings ranges from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.

Working with Miro Consulting, PR Newswire saved an estimated 30 percent on Microsoft licensing fees. Andy Murrell, manager, Global IT Procurement of PR Newswire said: “We will also see approximately 12 percent in ongoing savings versus previous purchase costs, which we intend to reinvest toward additional product innovations for our customers.

“Miro truly understands the nuisance and headaches caused by annual software licensing fees. As former CIOs and IT consultants, Miro’s specialists bring a unique set of skills to the negotiating table. They understand how to interpret and translate license compliance to meet corporate IT goals.”

Miro Consulting’s cost containment strategies begin with a confidential, comprehensive licensing and compliance review. Each client receives a customized plan to fit their business needs in order to obtain the best price as well as terms and conditions. The company also offers ongoing software asset management program that includes a meticulous audit, analysis and implementation of strategy.

“From desktops to servers and everywhere in-between, Microsoft touches every aspect of software in corporate America,” said Scott Rosenberg, chief executive officer, Miro Consulting. “When this software giant audits a business, more often than not, the CIO or head of IT is hit with costly, unexpected fees. The main reason is the failure to adhere to licensing compliance. Though, another factor is non-essential purchasing of additional IT software assets or licenses.

“CIOs are paid to be leaders, not accountants,” said Mr. Rosenberg. “But the reality is that software maintenance fees are eating up more than half of their budgets. This year alone, almost $100 billion will be spent on software maintenance fees.”

About Miro Consulting

Miro Consulting Inc. (www.miroconsulting.com) specializes in helping companies analyze and negotiate software licensing and consulting contracts – such as Oracle or Microsoft agreements – resulting in significantly lowered costs. On average, companies see a cost savings of nearly 30 percent on its IT software and maintenance fees. Since 2000, Miro saved its clients over $75 million. Clients include Fortune 1000 and mid-sized companies in North America.

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