Editorial Standards & Methodology

Who writes our guidance, how it is researched and reviewed, how we keep it current, and how to tell us if something is wrong. Independent, buyer side, with no vendor agenda behind it.

Last updated 25 June 2026.

Workplace Spend Experts publishes practical, buyer side guidance on cutting digital workplace and SaaS overspend. This page explains who writes that content, how it is researched and reviewed, how we keep it current, and how to tell us if something is wrong. Our aim is simple: advice you can act on, with no vendor agenda behind it.

Who writes our content

Every article, guide, comparison and case study is produced by our principal advisors, Fredrik Filipsson and Morten Andersen, who between them have spent decades inside enterprise software licensing, renewals and the digital workplace stack. Bylines link to the author's profile so you can see who stands behind each piece and judge their relevant experience for yourself.

Independence and conflicts of interest

We are an independent, buyer side firm. We are not a vendor or reseller, we hold no partner status that pays us to move volume, and we take no vendor commission. We are paid only by the buyer we advise. That independence shapes what we recommend: where the evidence supports cutting a tool, downgrading a tier, or walking away from a renewal, we say so. Where we mention a specific vendor or product, it is to describe the tools we help clients optimize, never because we are paid to promote it.

How we research and source

Our guidance is anchored in the patterns we see repeatedly on engagements and in primary vendor terms. Where we cite vendor pricing, plan mechanics or licensing rules, we work from the vendor's own published terms and we date the reference, because SaaS pricing changes often. Any figure that depends on plan mix, usage or contract terms is presented as representative rather than a guarantee, and carries an "as of" date where it matters.

Accuracy and review

Content is reviewed for accuracy before it is published and is checked against current vendor terms when those terms change. Case studies on this site are anonymised composites, built from real engagement patterns rather than a single named account, and we label them as such so you are never misled about their nature.

Keeping content current

Every article shows a clear "last updated" date. We revisit pages when vendor pricing, plan structures or licensing rules change materially, prioritising the topics with the most buyer impact such as Microsoft 365 and collaboration spend. An older date means the guidance has not needed revision, not that it has been forgotten.

Corrections

If you spot an error, an out of date figure, or anything that reads as misleading, tell us and we will fix it. The fastest route is our contact page. We treat corrections seriously, because the value of buyer side guidance depends entirely on it being right.

Not legal advice

Everything we publish is commercial and cost advisory. It is not legal advice and does not replace it. For the interpretation of any contract, license term or renewal clause, use your own legal counsel. See our privacy and terms page for how we handle your information.

Frequently asked questions

Who writes the content on this site?

Our principal advisors, Fredrik Filipsson and Morten Andersen, who have decades of experience inside enterprise software licensing, renewals and the digital workplace stack. Every byline links to the author's profile.

Is the advice independent of software vendors?

Yes. We are buyer side only, take no vendor commission or reseller margin, and are paid solely by the buyer. Our recommendations are not shaped by what any vendor would prefer you to buy.

How current is the pricing information?

We work from vendors' own published terms and date the reference, because SaaS pricing changes often. Figures that depend on plan mix, usage or contract carry an “as of” date and should be checked against current vendor terms before you act.

Are the case studies real named clients?

No. They are anonymised composites built from patterns we see repeatedly across engagements, and we label them as such. They show what an outcome typically looks like, not a single named account.

How do I report an error?

Reach us through the contact page. We review and correct genuine errors promptly.

Questions about how we work?

Reach out and we will respond. You can also start with a free digital workplace spend assessment at no cost or obligation.

Contact us

Workplace Spend Experts is an independent, buyer side advisory firm. We are not a vendor or reseller, take no vendor commission, and are paid only by the buyer. This page is commercial and cost advisory and is not legal advice; for contract interpretation consult your own counsel. Vendor pricing and plan mechanics change often, so any figures carry an as of date.