Turn Q4 Budget into 2026 SaaS Wins

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From November 2025, Microsoft will eliminate volume discounts for online services, meaning all customers pay full list prices. For many enterprises, this could result in up to 13.5% higher annual SaaS costs. Without full transparency into your SaaS usage, you risk losing negotiation power—or worse, paying for tools no one uses. 
In this webinar, we’ll show you how to take control before these changes hit. Discover how to automate SaaS discovery, optimize your portfolio and strategically allocate your remaining 2025 budget—all while improving collaboration across IT, finance and procurement. 
Because managing SaaS spend isn’t just about cutting costs. It’s about making smarter decisions that deliver value. 
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What You’ll Learn: 

Immediate savings: Where to uncover hidden costs before year-end
Renewal strategy: How to approach Q4 renewals with data and leverage 
Budget planning for 2026: Use SaaS insights to build a leaner, smarter budget 
Cross-functional alignment: Enable IT, finance and procurement to work as one 
Streamlined SaaS operations: Automate discovery, centralize license management, reduce waste and simplify onboarding/offboarding 

Bonus: 

See how our customers use saasmetrix to prepare for vendor pricing changes—like Microsoft’s—and avoid surprise costs.
Learn how our guided onboarding ensures a smooth start, fast time-to-value, and long-term success—because we don’t just sell software, we partner in your outcomes. 
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