FOI release

Audit of software assets

Case reference FOI2024/00252

Published 13 February 2024

Request

I hereby submit a Freedom of Information request. I look forward to your reply.

1. Has Microsoft (or a third party on its behalf) carried out an audit of your Microsoft software assets in the last 8 years?

2. If so, what date did any such audits start and finish?

3. What is the corporate identity of the party carrying out the audit, e.g. Microsoft or the name of the third-party auditing company?

4. Did the audit identify any breaches of, under-licensing, or non-compliance with, your licensing conditions?

5. If so, were any incentives relating to such breaches or non-compliance given by Microsoft to encourage your organisation to move to Microsoft cloud subscription licences?

6. If so, please provide details of these incentives.

Response

I hereby submit a Freedom of Information request. I look forward to your reply.

1. Has Microsoft (or a third party on its behalf) carried out an audit of your Microsoft software assets in the last 8 years?

A) No. Neither Microsoft, nor a third party on Microsoft's behalf, have conducted an audit within the last 8 years.

2. If so, what date did any such audits start and finish?

A) N/A

3. What is the corporate identity of the party carrying out the audit, e.g. Microsoft or the name of the third-party auditing company?

A) N/A

4. Did the audit identify any breaches of, under-licensing, or non-compliance with, your licensing conditions?

A) N/A

5. If so, were any incentives relating to such breaches or non-compliance given by Microsoft to encourage your organisation to move to Microsoft cloud subscription licences?

A) N/A

6. If so, please provide details of these incentives.

A) N/A

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