Spend Less on IBM Software and Support

We help organizations save millions on IBM licensing and guarantee ROI on every service we offer.

How We Help

I’m being audited by IBM

  • You’ve received an IBM license audit letter.
  • We can help you defend this audit and massively reduce the cost of settling with IBM.
  • Our team, which includes ex-IBM auditors, know what to expect and will guide you through it.

Our Enterprise License Agreement is up for renewal

  • You are preparing to negotiate a renewal of you IBM Enterprise Agreement.
  • We can prepare your team to negotiate with confidence ensuring you get more value from IBM. Our team, which include ex-IBM Account Manager, know how to play IBM at their own game.

We need to reduce IBM license costs

  • You want to reduce your IBM license costs.
  • We can quickly determine your IBM license position. Highlighting compliance risk and opportunities to reduce costs. Then guide your team to make the changes.

Move to Public Cloud

  • You want to minimise the license costs of move IBM servers to public cloud.
  • We can help you understand the licensing implications of moving servers from on-premise to public cloud (Azure or AWS). Helping you predict and optimise your IBM license cost.

Mainframe Cost Reduction

  • You have a Mainframe renewal including HW, SW & Support are increasing and you don’t know how to stop it.
  • Our team of IBM Mainframe experts can provide technical solutions. While our ex-IBM Account Managers can help you negotiate more favourable deals.

Why Choose Us

Unwavering Focus
Seasoned Team
Independence
Proven Project Expertise
Minimal Disruption
Guaranteed Return on Investment (ROI)
Our dedicated team comprises license and technical experts with an exclusive focus on IBM licensing, contracts, and management tools. Our sole mission in every engagement is to drive down your IBM costs.
Our team boasts former IBM auditors and IBM Account Managers, They are supported by technical experts in ILMT, BigFix and Flexera. With the advantage of having been on the other side, we know exactly what to anticipate in any interaction with IBM. Now, this valuable experience is at your disposal.
We maintain complete independence from IBM, their resellers, business partners, IASP partners, and auditor partners. Our guidance is always rooted in your best interests. Our goal is to help you reduce IBM costs, not increase them.
Having successfully delivered over 100 projects across various industries, we have honed our systems, tools, and expertise. This extensive experience ensures exceptional results every time. We consistently uncover opportunities for cost reduction.
Leveraging our tools and experience, we execute projects swiftly and with minimal impact on your team. This approach allows your team to maintain its focus on your core business operations.
We have unwavering confidence in the value of our services. As a testament to this, we offer a guarantee of a positive return on investment (ROI). We pledge to identify opportunities to reduce your IBM costs or mitigate risks exceeding the consultancy fee you invest in us.
Choose us for unparalleled expertise, independence, and a commitment to delivering tangible value by lowering your IBM costs and risks.
>90%
Audit Risk Reduction
200+
Successful Projects
$1.2 B
Audit Fee Avoided
$900 M
Client Savings

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Testimonials

“Thank your (LicenseHawk) team for their support during our recent ELA renewal. Their guidance in preparing our requirements was invaluable in reducing our renewal costs”
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Head of ProcurementGlobal Manufacturer
“The team at LicenseHawk were exceptional. The IBM auditors claimed we had a huge shortfall in licensing. 8 weeks later it was reduced to zero and a letter of compliance from IBM. I would highly recommend them.”
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IT DirectorLarge US Retailer