Seal a software deal worth shouting about

Upcoming renewal? Negotiation knocking? We’re by your side to guarantee the best possible contractual and commercial outcomes for your business.

Outcomes

  • Negotiate with accurate data and expert insight 
  • Cut budgeted costs compared to previous years
  • Avoid future costs by future-proofing agreements 
  • Steer clear of unnecessary risk and future audits
  • Make every license count for your organization

Getting the best deal is our whole deal

When it comes to contract negotiations, you know the drill: they’re often long, complex, and hinge on getting them right to avoid unexpected renewal costs or misaligned contracts. You’re not alone.

At Livingstone, it’s our mission to help you land the best possible deal so you can maximize your software and cloud investments. Our team of experts helps organizations save an average of 38% at renewal by giving them the tools they need to negotiate with confidence.

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Make your contracts fit for the long haul

Use our Software Vendor Renewal solution to enter contract negotiations knowing exactly what you need and when. Through a detailed Bill of Materials, we’ll track your consumption to help you forecast investment and future-proof your contracts. Throughout everything, our experts will be by your side to support you with Best and Final Offer (BAFO) reviews, commercial benchmarks, and negotiation strategies.

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Expert support, every step of the way

When every mega vendor is different, getting to grips with each isn’t easy. And for procurement teams looking to build out resources with enough experience to handle multiple renewals, it’s downright daunting. Luckily, Livingstone has worked with Fortune 500 global clients and government organizations, so we know what it takes to secure the best possible deal, no matter the vendor.

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Clearer data, wiser decisions

Acuity is the ace up your sleeve that’ll boost your negotiating power. By storing, standardizing, and cataloging utilization data, you can tap into a single source of truth that clearly shows current usage and projected future demand. Use it in negotiations to ensure you’re paying only for what you need, not what you don’t.

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Come out on top of your next audit

Audits are risky business. Unexpected fines, true-up costs, and back payments can create unbudgeted spend. But Livingstone can help you turn any audit into an opportunity with our Software Audit Management solution. We’ll reconcile your inventory, entitlement, and contract information to give you better visibility into your license risk and where you can cut costs and optimize your software investments.

What our clients say

Not only did we reduce our exposure, the budget we had forecast in our scenario planning exercise was translated into a major cost saving. The team was professional, knowledgeable & collaborative. In short, working with the Livingstone Group was a great experience, with a great result.

Software Asset Manager, Financial Services
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We couldn't be happier with the amount of cost avoidance achieved. So much so, we'd advocate that other forces who are facing the same challenges as we were, also go through this optimization process, and have passed on Livingstone as a strong recommendation.

CIO, Law Enforcement
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