Last updated: 9 November 2026
It is a free, read-only review of your Microsoft 365 and Azure environment by the ABCOM team. It looks at wasted spend, security gaps and how well your tools are used, then gives you one plain-English report with recommendations. Nothing is changed and there is no obligation.
Why Microsoft bills creep up
Microsoft 365 and Azure rarely get more expensive in one big jump. They grow quietly. A leaver keeps their licence. A test server is left running over the weekend, and then every weekend. Someone buys a third-party tool that Microsoft 365 already does. The same lack of visibility hides security risks, such as accounts that no longer belong to anyone, staff without multi-factor authentication, and people with far more admin access than they need.
What we look at
Wasted spend
Unused or over-assigned licences, idle or oversized Azure resources, storage in costly tiers and tools that duplicate what you already pay for.
Security gaps
Weak multi-factor adoption, leaver accounts still active, lingering permissions and too many administrators, plus where your Microsoft Secure Score could be.
Real usage
Which features and licences your team actually uses, where training would help, and where unapproved tools are creeping in.
One report
A plain-English summary in one place, with clear recommendations and no jargon.
What you get back
| We review | You receive |
|---|---|
| Licences | A list of unused and over-assigned licences, with a view of what you could save at your next renewal |
| Azure resources | Idle, oversized or always-on resources that are costing more than they should |
| Security posture | The identity and access risks worth fixing first, in priority order |
| Adoption | Which Microsoft tools your team is and is not using, so you stop paying for shelfware |
| Next steps | Clear recommendations from our team, with no jargon and no pressure |
How it works
- Book a short call. Twenty minutes to understand your setup and what matters most to you.
- We connect securely. With your approval, we set up read-only access and nothing in your environment is changed.
- We analyse your data. We use SCOUT, a specialist Microsoft optimisation platform, to review your usage, spend and security settings.
- We walk you through it. You get a clear summary and our recommendations, and what you do with them is up to you.
Is it safe?
Yes. Access is read-only, so we can see how your environment is set up but cannot change it. There is no software to install on your computers and no disruption to your team while we work. If you decide not to act on the findings, that is entirely fine.
Thinking about Copilot?
Microsoft 365 Copilot licences are easy to buy and easy to waste. The health check can also show how ready your environment is, which people are likely to get real value first, and how to measure whether the spend is paying off.
How ABCOM helps
Any business with Microsoft 365 or Azure, from a handful of users upwards, can book one. It is especially useful if your bills have risen, you are approaching a renewal, or you are considering Copilot. We are your single point of contact from start to finish, so you do not need to contact Microsoft or any other vendor. Read the full announcement, Free Microsoft Health Check: Find Wasted Spend and Security Gaps, or see our managed IT services.
Quick answers
Does the health check really cost nothing?
Yes. It is free and carries no obligation to buy anything from us.
How long does it take, and will it disrupt my team?
The call takes about 20 minutes, and we agree a timescale for the findings when we speak. We work from read-only data in the background, so your staff will not notice anything.
Do I need to contact Microsoft?
No. We are your single point of contact from start to finish.
Find out what your Microsoft estate is really costing you. Talk to ABCOM about a free health check.
Related answers and guides
- Free Microsoft Health Check: Find Wasted Spend and Security Gaps
- SharePoint Made Simple: A Small Business Guide
- Moving to the Cloud: A Practical Guide for UK Small Businesses
- ABCOM managed IT services
- Vulnerability assessment
- All ABCOM FAQs
Sources and further reading
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