Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M12838

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Please provide the TCO in Excel format with the formulas and cells intact. 4 5 Response IR-2: 6 7 Please refer to Partially Confidential Attachment 1. Date Filed: June 18, 2026 NSPI (NSEB)...

AI summary The document contains a request and response related to providing total cost of ownership (TCO) in Excel format with formulas intact, referencing a partially confidential attachment.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - Through multiple rounds of negotiations, NS Power was able to secure Microsoft 365 E5 pricing - that was nearly identical to the 2023 agreement rates, despite anticipated market-wide increases. - As the Microsoft 365 E5...

AI summary NS Power secured Microsoft 365 E5 pricing nearly identical to 2023 rates despite market increases, leading to significant cost savings. Additional savings were achieved on on-premises licenses, resulting in total savings of approximately $1 million compared to the TCO.

Request IR-2: Please provide the TCO in Excel format with the formulas and cells intact.

AI summary The request asks for the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in Excel format, emphasizing the need for intact formulas and cell structures to ensure transparency and accuracy in cost analysis.

M12838 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0082133 – IT – Renewall Microsoft Enterprise Agreement - $1,987,397 On May 4, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) filed an application with the Board requesting approval to renew its Microsoft Ente...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) applied for approval to renew its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, citing the need to maintain license compliance and support business operations. The Board approved the request for a partially confidential 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan work order after reviewing responses to Information Requests, including a revised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis that showed reduced costs due to more favorable pricing terms.