BXMAP

Blackstone Microsoft Affiliate Program

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The BXMAP Program saves Blackstone affiliate companies an average of 21% to 33%+ on their Microsoft products and services.  NET(net) has addressed $123,000,000+ in Microsoft value and achieved a NET savings of $33,000,000+ for an average of 27%.

 Even if you already have a Microsoft agreement, this program is complimentary.

 Three primary value points for BXMAP:

  •  Discount Level - By aggregation of all spend across Blackstone, a higher discount level is achieved.
  •  Alternative Contract - When your current EA ends, you can use BXMAP to buy using the pre-negotiated Blackstone MPSA (great for smaller companies), and easy to execute.
  • Custom Negotiations - If you are larger and want your own EA agreement, then having BXMAP gives NET(net) strong leverage, providing you and NET(net) with a negotiation strategy that has proven to work for the last 7 years.

When to Enroll?

The best time to sign up is now.  Why?  Any purchase made outside of your locked-in EA can benefit from the better discount rate which can also serve as a 'safety net' for ad hoc purchases. Additionally, NET(net) would then be obligated to assist with a renewal negotiation as part of any subscription.

At a minimum however, sign up should be several months before you start any EA renewal negotiation.  

Participation Drives Savings and Benefits For All

Purchases made through the BXMAP program can be aggregated at the highest level (i.e. Blackstone parent) and continuously factored to achieve the most beneficial price level for commercial organizations. All participating investment companies can enjoy and attain the next discount price level for a pool.   

Microsoft Resource Library

Now is the time to contact us if you have a renewal, audit issue, or are procuring new Microsoft products! Engage us to get the best benchmarking and guidance available, literally, in the world.

Articles:

Whitepaper:

The Top 7 Reasons You Are Overpaying Microsoft

Program Enrollment Options

NET(net) has developed several tiers of service to address each client's bespoke needs and priorities.  From our Bronze level first tier, all the way up to our Enterprise Platinum service - we have an engagement model that's right for you.  You can also download a BXMAP program overview here.

Please contact your NET(net) representative to review the options available, and what makes the most sense for your organization.  If you are unsure of who your contact is, please complete the short form by clicking here. 

Some Tiers of Service include Monthly Service Hours for ongoing Supplier Performance Management with WIN(win)™ SaaS license entitlements.

Services:

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Next Steps to Get On BXMAP

  1. Sign up for the BXMAP v3 by notifying the NET(net) Team
  2. Engage under the selected program option
  3. NET(net) provides Advisory and Optimization services
  4. Begin making purchases
  5. NET(net) Manages the ongoing program

 

Contact Kellsey Le for more information on NET(net)'s Blackstone Partner Programs or visit the NET(net) Blackstone Information Page:

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