Research and Resources

Resources

2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services

Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management Managed Services

Authors: Yolanda Harris, Jaswant Kalay, Rob Schafer

Released: 26 October 2026

The Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ is a culmination of research in the Software Asset Management Managed Services market, and the report shows how 11 of the recognized Service providers are positioned in terms of their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. As such, Livingstone has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant since 2021



The Enterprise Software Reckoning

Take back commercial control of your software, cloud and AI spend

The enterprise software landscape has shifted. This briefing shows where you’re losing ground and how to get it back.

Budgets are rising while control is slipping. Complex licensing, cloud sprawl and unmanaged AI adoption are opening new gaps in cost, risk and leverage.



Gartner® Report: AI FinOps: Why Cloud Cost Optimisation Recommendations Don’t Get Implemented, and How AI Agents Can Fix It

New Gartner® research explores how AI agents can help organizations move from identifying cloud savings to actually realizing them. Get practical insight into AI-powered FinOps, including architecture diagrams, build-vs-buy frameworks, and metrics from an organization already using AI agents for FinOps automation.



Hybrid Cloud Cost Optimization Service Sheet

Hybrid Cloud optimization uses industry-leading AI-powered technology to help
customers identify opportunities to improve application performance and optimize
costs across the hybrid Cloud.



2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SAM Managed Services

We’re proud to announce that Livingstone has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services. This marks the fifth consecutive year of recognition, and for the first time, we’ve been positioned highest for Ability to Execute.

The Gartner Magic Quadrant is an industry-leading research framework that evaluates technology providers within a specific market.



Contract Intelligence Service Sheet

Contract Intelligence is an exciting new approach to manage your contracts and entitlements. Software Asset Management (SAM) has historically focused on using
the contract to discover licenses with little investigation into the contract dynamics
that are associated with the license purchase.



Our Guide to MIMS

MIMS (Microsoft Investment Managed Service) is a revolutionary approach to managing your entire Microsoft Investment.

SAP Cloud Transformation Whitepaper

In this guide, we’ll run through best-practice thinking and some key decisions that’ll
help your organization make the move to SAP Cloud as seamless as possible.



SAP Cloud Transformation 1-Pager

A condensed version of our SAP Cloud Transformation Whitepaper detailing Livingstone’s SAP Cloud Solutions.



The Microsoft Enterprise Renewal Primer

This guide details what you need to know to maximize your next agreement with Microsoft.



Optimizing your Microsoft True-Up

Microsoft suggests that you should start planning to deliver your annual True-Up as much as six months in advance of your enrollment anniversary.



Software Vendor Audits

This eGuide explores activities that trigger audits and the potential risks associated, as well as how you can best mitigate these risks and prepare for audits.



Your complete IBM renewal guide

This guide will help you to prepare for your renewal by providing key tips and advice as you navigate the complex IBM estate.



The Oracle ULA Purchasing Primer

Everything you need to know about realizing the most benefits from a new Oracle Unlimited Licensing Agreement (ULA) to significantly grow your IT estate.



The Oracle ULA Exit Primer

Everything you need to know about making a clean exit from your Oracle ULA.



What is a Software Audit Process?

A successful license audit is more than just counting your assets. This infographic demonstrates 4 key stages to conducting an effective software audit.