Software licensing, done the right way

We help businesses reduce cloud waste, right-size subscriptions, and save money with licensing services that just make sense. Simple, transparent, and designed to add value - exactly how licensing should be.

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83%

of UK businesses are overspending on cloud licenses - we want to fix that.

The problem with cloud licensing

Too many tools, overlapping subscriptions, and idle licenses lead to unnecessary cost and confusion. We bring human insight, control, and full visibility, so you finally understand what licenses you actually need - and what ones are draining your budget.

Cut waste, optimise costs

Most businesses are paying for licenses they don't use - we make every license count.

Reduce cloud costs

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Cost optimisation

Software asset management

Software audits

Licensing & procurement

Cloud strategy

Never overspend on software again

You shouldn’t have to guess what services you're paying for. We give you visibility, clarity, and control over the cloud.

Licensing audits and analysis. We perform software license reviews to identify - and eliminate - unused or underutilised licenses.
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We map every license across your estate for full transparency

Analyse usage data to uncover wasted spend

You receive clear, expert advice on how to right-size your software estate

Cloud optimisation and cost reduction. Achieve real savings through right-sizing, consolidation, and a smarter licensing strategy.
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Optimise Azure and SaaS subscriptions based on real demand

Consolidate underused plans and align costs to usage

Monitor consumption to prevent drift and cloud sprawl

Software asset management. We take ownership of renewals, compliance, and lifecycle updates to unlock maximum value.
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We manage audits, vendor relationships, and license renewals for you

Track entitlements and compliance across platforms

Negotiate better pricing and terms through continuous review

Is cloud spend spiralling out of control in your business?

We can figure out what's causing cloud costs to rise (and fix it too).

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Maximum value, minimum complexity

Smarter licensing is as easy as 1-2-3

Three simple steps that create a smarter cloud licensing strategy for your business. We deliver software licensing services built on insight, people, and strategic value.

Build a true picture

We use real data - not guesswork - to uncover cloud waste, analyse usage patterns, and give you the knowledge you need to create a smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective software estate.

Improve visibility

Driven by people

Understand your users

Our consultants work closely with your people to understand how tools are actually used. Every recommendation is practical, human, and based on what will help unlock the full potential of your teams.

Increase utilisation

Value chain led

Make it sustainable

We align your licensing strategy to both short- and long-term goals in your business. This gives you flexibility to grow, adapt to change, and avoid being locked into contracts that limit progress.
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Scale with ease

The 848 difference

Why people choose
848 Group

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One single point of contact, 1000+ cloud solutions. Access thousands of vendors and bring all your cloud services into a single agreement. More choice, more control - one partner to manage it all.

Inhouse cloud specialists that understand the complexities of cloud licensing. Our specialist team have decades of licensing experience and expertise to unlock the full value of every license.

‍Exclusive Microsoft Partner benefits. As an 848 Group customer, you get priority access to funding opportunities, discounted licenses, Microsoft Premier Support and more.

Our SAM service helps customers save between 20-40% in cloud costs on average.

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