When data is disconnected, experiences are fragmented, and workspaces overlap it’s no wonder many in IT are overwhelmed while AI amplifies the mess. Consolidation isn’t just cost-cutting; it’s how IT creates the conditions for faster and safer innovation.

Drawing from current industry insights and the work of 100,000+ Microsoft IT professionals this session outlines a pragmatic “consolidation flywheel” that turns the mixed, messy and missing into a simpler, safer Microsoft 365 platform-ready to accelerate AI and Copilot success. Join Richard Harbridge, Microsoft MVP, to discuss legacy modernization, tenant consolidation, workspace (site/team) consolidation, and application rationalization all while maintaining momentum, aligning controls, and avoiding common pitfalls that slow teams down.

Who should attend
IT leaders, architects, and platform owners responsible for Microsoft 365 strategy, migrations, M&A integration, and AI enablement.

Key takeaways

• How tenant, content, and app consolidation accelerate Copilot value while decreasing risk.
• Useful planning guides and checklists for Microsoft 365 consolidation and governance
• Practical tactics to rationalize overlapping tools, drive buy-in and align policies with M365 controls.
• When to consolidate vs. integrate: decision criteria, trade-offs, and success metrics.