Health Insurers Netherlands Represents the Interests of All Health Insurers in the Netherlands. To achieve this, Health Insurers Netherlands (ZN) works closely with other organizations such as patient and client organizations, healthcare provider associations, professionals, the Dutch government, and regulatory bodies. This requires a lot of communication, consultation, and documentation, which demands robust technology. And with technology comes software, associated software licenses, and software contracts. ZN wants to ensure that all of this is managed according to the applicable rules. To navigate the vast array of possibilities and regulations, they rely on the expertise of Quexcel.

“Like any other organization, we want to comply with laws and regulations. But for an organization that is frequently in the spotlight, it’s even more of a necessity.”

Remco de Ruijter, ICT Advisor, Health Insurers Netherlands

The Challenge with Microsoft Technology

Microsoft is a software manufacturer with both traditional and cloud-based technologies. Like many other organizations, Health Insurers Netherlands uses a wide range of Microsoft technology, both on the client side and within the IT infrastructure. The question is how to pay for this technology in a smart, cost-efficient way while ensuring that all contracts and software licenses are properly managed according to the rules.

Why Quexcel

Remco de Ruijter, ICT Advisor at Health Insurers Netherlands: “Like any other organization, we want to comply with laws and regulations. But for an organization that is frequently in the spotlight, it’s even more of a necessity.” He notes that determining which type of software license contract fits is challenging: “There are so many choices. The IT specialists within ZN focus on business processes and supporting them with technology as effectively as possible. We simply don’t have enough time or knowledge to make the right choice.”

Health Insurers Netherlands chooses the expertise of Quexcel. “We’ve known each other for several years, and we know that the specialists at Quexcel have extensive knowledge of Microsoft licenses,” says Remco de Ruijter. “Additionally, Quexcel’s close contacts with various national and international Microsoft employees have often proven useful.”

Collaboration and Approach

In addition to an annual review of Microsoft software usage and a comparison with existing rights, advice on optimization, and ensuring compliance, Health Insurers Netherlands also benefits from Quexcel’s additional expertise. Remco de Ruijter explains: “That’s right. It’s been a collaborative effort. To truly understand software licenses, you need to understand how the technology works and where the IT world is heading. Only then can you make smart choices. Quexcel not only helps us with software licensing advice but also with consultations and brainstorming sessions about new technology. What’s out there, what’s coming, and at the same time, how can you smartly integrate new technology within your environment to enable digital transformation? How do you incorporate that technology intelligently within your software license contracts? These are questions that Quexcel helps us answer excellently. It’s a true collaboration.”

Collaboration with Added Value

Peter van Uden, SAM and licensing specialist and founder of Quexcel: “Good advice on software licenses and contracts goes beyond legal rules and saving money. It’s also about embracing new possibilities that will move your organization forward. With ZN, this creates a mutually reinforcing effect.”