Microsoft Events hosts this Ignite 2025 session, featuring Joshua Corbett, to share strategic approaches and automation solutions for maximizing ROI on Azure through improved commitment management and cost savings.

Maximize Azure ROI: Real-world strategies with confirmed reservations

Speaker: Joshua Corbett (Microsoft Events) Session: ODSP1474 | Microsoft Ignite 2025

Agenda & Overview

• Understanding Azure commitment tools and strategies
• Challenges of traditional reservations and savings plans
• Risks of overcommitment and inaccurate forecasting

Introducing Archera

• Solution overview: Automation, flexibility, and simplicity for managing Azure commitments
• Background on Archera, customer focus, and practical case studies

Real-World Strategies

• One-year and 30-day guaranteed commitments for greater cost efficiency
• Rebates and guarantees to mitigate underperforming commitments

Live Demo: Archera on Azure

• Onboarding walkthrough for Archera's Azure integration
• Navigating the Commitment Planner and Savings Overview features
• Practical example: Identifying and addressing underperforming commitments with rebate guarantees

Key Takeaways

• Using Archera and Azure’s commitment planning tools can automate and optimize cost savings
• Flexible reservations minimize risk and improve forecasting accuracy
• Tools and strategies presented provide actionable insights for technical resource management teams

Learn more:

• Access additional sessions and resources at Microsoft Ignite