Harness the expert knowledge of Deal IQ’s Licensing Optimization team. Contact our team at 1 (877) 272-8240 to learn more or visit us online at www.dealiqinc.com LEARN MORE: LICENSING OPTIMIZATION SERVICES Who’s it for? Clients embarking on a new software contract or renewing an existing contract. When would I need this service? At the outset of a new contract or existing contract renewal. Why? Licensing models are tremendously complex. There are several different ways to purchase the same functionality, and it is not in the interest of the software provider to point out opportunities for cost savings. Deal IQ’s licensing experts collaborate with the client to optimize their licensing position for maximum functionality at the lowest price. How does it work? Deal IQ begins by gaining an in-depth understanding of the speciﬁc functionality required from the software. We speak with the client’s team to determine the key activity and number of licenses necessary, then use this information to stress test the bill of materials and develop a new model to present to the vendor. What’s the strategy? The Deal IQ team consists of individuals with extensive experience working in software licensing. This insider knowledge extends to the speciﬁc licensing models of multiple software providers, as well as the various discounting mechanisms commonly employed by the client’s chosen vendor. Once the correct bill of sale has been vetted, and a strategy for discounting developed, the client can approach their vendor to negotiate the new contract, armed with all the necessary knowledge. How long does it take? Deal IQ’s Licensing Optimization process typically takes anywhere from a few hours to 3 weeks to complete.

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Harness the expert knowledge of Deal IQ’s Licensing Optimization team. Contact our team at 1 (877) 272-8240 to learn more or visit us online at www.dealiqinc.com

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LICENSING OPTIMIZATION S E R V I C E S

Who’s it for?Clients embarking on a new software contract or renewing an existing contract.

When would I need this service?At the outset of a new contract or existing contract renewal.

Why?Licensing models are tremendously complex. There are several different ways to purchase the same functionality, and it is not in the interest of the software provider to point out opportunities for cost savings. Deal IQ’s licensing experts collaborate with the client to optimize their licensing position for maximum functionality at the lowest price.

How does it work?Deal IQ begins by gaining an in-depth understanding of the specific functionality required from the software. We speak with the client’s team to determine the key activity and number of licenses necessary, then use this information to stress test the bill of materials and develop a new model to present to the vendor.

What’s the strategy?The Deal IQ team consists of individuals with extensive experience working in software licensing. This insider knowledge extends to the specific licensing models of multiple software providers, as well as the various discounting mechanisms commonly employed by the client’s chosen vendor. Once the correct bill of sale has been vetted, and a strategy for discounting developed, the client can approach their vendor to negotiate the new contract, armed with all the necessary knowledge.

How long does it take?Deal IQ’s Licensing Optimization process typically takes anywhere from a few hours to 3 weeks to complete.