Software, Cloud and AI Cost Optimization Case Studies

See how global organizations reduce costs, manage risk and unlock more value from their technology investments.

See how global organizations reduce costs, manage risk and unlock more value from their technology investments.

    Case Study Long-term Certainty for a Global Consumer Goods Group

    Long-term Certainty for a Global Consumer Goods Group

    A global consumer goods group operating across multiple continents was undertaking a significant business transformation. Alongside organizational restructuring, it was modernizing workplace technology, planning a large-scale Azure migration, and exploring Microsoft Copilot adoption.

    Case Study Manufacturing Giant saves €4.3m in Oracle ULA Certification

    Manufacturing Giant saves €4.3m in Oracle ULA Certification

    Livingstone helped a European manufacturing giant certify the correct number of licenses and avoid a costly €4.3m renewal

    Livingstone Pharmaceutical Case Study 18m risk remediation

    How global pharmaceutical company remediated €18M risk

    Livingstone’s Oracle ELP and compliance support helped a 45,000-employee pharmaceutical business identify and remediate €18M in software licensing risk.

    Livingstone retailer avoids £6.2m exposure with SAP

    How a UK retailer avoided £6.2M in an SAP software audit

    See how Livingstone’s SAP audit defense expertise helped a 28,000-employee retailer challenge its exposure and avoid £6.2M in unnecessary costs.

    Energy and Logistics Organization Secures €1M+ Funding for SAP Transformation

    Livingstone helped a UK energy and logistics organization modernise its SAP estate, securing over €1 million in vendor funding and delivering a 60% commercial improvement.

    How an insurer saved €9.4M through IBM license optimization

    Livingstone helped a 22,000-employee insurance company optimize its IBM software estate and strengthen its commercial position ahead of negotiations.

    42% spend reduced for Automotive manufacturer with Livingstone

    How an automotive manufacturer reduced software spend by 42%

    A Software Asset Management managed service helped this 34,000-employee automotive company reduce costs, improve control and manage licensing risk.

    Livingstone helped transport and logistics business advance its Software Asset Management and ITAM maturity in just 12 months.

    How a logistics company improved its ITAM maturity from Level 1 to Level 3

    Livingstone helped a 19,000-employee transport and logistics business advance its Software Asset Management and ITAM maturity in just 12 months.

    How a telecoms company reduced ServiceNow SAM Pro tickets by 60% with Livingstone

    How a telecoms company reduced ServiceNow SAM Pro tickets by 60%

    Livingstone’s operational support helped a 16,500-employee telecommunications business improve ServiceNow SAM Pro performance and reduce support demand.

    How an energy company recovered £3.8M using contract intelligence with Livingstone

    How an energy company recovered £3.8M using contract intelligence

    Livingstone used Acuity Contract Intelligence to uncover contractual value and help a 27,000-employee energy and utilities business recover £3.8M.

    How a SaaS company cut Microsoft Azure cloud spend by 47% with Livingstone

    How a SaaS company cut Microsoft Azure cloud spend by 47%

    Livingstone’s FinOps 360 service gave this 3,200-employee technology company greater cloud cost visibility and reduced its Azure expenditure by 47%.

    How a UK government organisation avoided £14M in Microsoft licensing costs with Livingstone

    How a UK government organization avoided £14M in Microsoft licensing costs

    Livingstone’s Microsoft ELP and investment assessment helped a 60,000-employee public-sector organization assess its position and avoid £14M in costs.

    How a consumer goods company eliminated $4.5M in Adobe audit exposure with Livingstone

    How a consumer goods company eliminated $4.5M in Adobe audit exposure

    Livingstone’s Adobe audit readiness and defense support helped a 38,000-employee global FMCG business remove $4.5M in potential licensing exposure.

    How a US healthcare provider reduced its Salesforce renewal by 28% with Livingstone

    How a US healthcare provider reduced its Salesforce renewal by 28%

    Livingstone helped a 12,000-employee healthcare organization optimize its Salesforce contract and achieve a 28% reduction at renewal.

    How a pharmaceutical company unlocked approximately 17.5M in investment value with Livingstone

    How a pharmaceutical company unlocked approximately 17.5M in investment value

    Livingstone’s ROI-led investment management approach helped a global pharmaceutical business identify significant value across approximately 2,000 users.

    How a global bank secured $91.9M through strategic software negotiations with Livingstone

    How a global bank secured $91.9M through strategic software negotiations

    Livingstone’s renewal and negotiation advisory helped a global banking organization secure $91.9M in value across more than 84,000 users.

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