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Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, governments worldwide, and organizations of every size. Over 25 years of proven, measurable IT savings.

DISCOVERY
ANALYSIS
OPTIMIZATION
REALIZED SAVINGS
LICENSE GAPUnused M365CLOUD WASTEIdle Azure VMCOMPLIANCE RISKOracle AuditVERIFIED SAVINGS+$1.5MAdded to EBITDA
Trusted by industry leaders
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25+
Years in Business
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Billions
Saved for Clients
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200+
Vendors Covered
We Only Win When You Win

No shelf-ware. No installations. No reports gathering dust. For over 25 years, we've aligned our success to yours through shared savings, fixed-fee, and staffing models.

We only get paid when you save money. That's why the world's largest organizations have trusted us for decades — not months.

Why UMS

Stop Paying for Recommendations.
Start Getting Results.

The Problem

20-30% of IT spend is waste

For every $10M in IT spend, $2-3M is typically wasted on unused licenses, suboptimal contracts, and lack of visibility.

15-40% of licenses sit dormant

Most organizations have no visibility into what software is actually being used. Shadow IT, redundant tools, and over-provisioning compound the waste.

$5M+ upfront consultant fees

Traditional consultancies charge millions for shelf-ware recommendations that never get implemented.

Our Solution

Zero risk. Your savings are yours.

You wouldn't get these savings without us — so it's truly zero risk. Our shared savings model means we only earn when you save. No upfront fees, no retainers.

We handle everything

Our experts manage the entire process end-to-end — from spend analysis to vendor negotiation to verified implementation.

Savings by category

Software: 30% potential savings. Cloud: 20%. Telecom: 15%. Hardware: 10%. We find savings across your entire IT estate.

How It Works

End-to-end process. Guaranteed results.

From initial discovery to ongoing optimization — we manage every step so you don't have to. Zero risk, zero upfront costs.

01

30-Minute Discovery Call

We identify your biggest savings opportunities at no cost. You'll know exactly where the money is hiding.

  • Free assessment of your software spend
  • Identify quick wins and major opportunities
  • No obligation or hidden fees
02

Comprehensive Spend Analysis

Our SAM/ITAM specialists audit your contracts, licenses, and usage data — benchmarking everything against market rates.

  • Deep contract and license review
  • Benchmark against industry best practices
  • Map your entire software estate
03

Opportunity Identification

We pinpoint every dollar of waste — unused licenses, over-provisioned cloud resources, above-market pricing, and compliance gaps.

  • Unused license and shadow IT detection
  • Cloud waste and over-provisioning analysis
  • Compliance gap and audit risk assessment
04

Vendor Negotiation

Armed with 25+ years of vendor intelligence, we negotiate directly with Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, and 200+ other vendors.

  • Leverage from thousands of comparable deals
  • Vendor-specific discount structures exploited
  • Engage 90-120 days before renewal dates
05

Verified Implementation

Savings aren't theoretical — we ensure every optimization is implemented, documented, and audit-ready.

  • Hands-on implementation support
  • Audit-ready documentation for every dollar
  • Your savings are yours — we only share in what you wouldn't have captured alone
06

Ongoing Optimization

Already done internal optimization? We specialize in finding the savings your team can't reach. Our second-pass optimization consistently uncovers additional savings.

  • Continuous license and usage monitoring
  • Proactive renewal management
  • We go deeper — finding what internal teams miss
2 weeks
Initial Assessment
60-90
Days to First Results
70%
Your Share
$0
Upfront Cost
What We Do

Services

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Expert Leverage Against Major Vendors

Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more. We know every licensing loophole and contract pitfall. Get fair terms and pricing.

Oracle Salesforce SAP VMware
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Turn a Negative Audit into a Positive Outcome

Facing a Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, or SAP audit? We've reduced audit claims by up to 78%. Deep licensing expertise and aggressive negotiation protect your position.

Microsoft Oracle IBM Adobe Broadcom
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Get ServiceNow Operational and Useful

Expert implementation and optimization of ServiceNow for IT and business operations. We help you unlock the full value of your ServiceNow investment.

ServiceNow ITSM Operations
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Save 20-40% on Your Microsoft Renewal

Quick wins in 60-90 days. Free initial assessment to identify immediate savings opportunities across your Microsoft estate.

M365 Azure Licensing
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Cut Cloud Waste Without Cutting Capabilities

Right-size, renegotiate, and eliminate redundant services. Azure and AWS optimization that delivers real savings.

Azure AWS Cost Management
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Uncover Hidden Software Liabilities

We've stopped deals over $10M exposures. We've also saved them. Know exactly what you're acquiring before you close.

Due Diligence Risk Assessment Integration
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Cut Telecom Costs by 15%+ Without Changing Providers

Comprehensive telecom audits, mobility and wireless savings, Teams/Zoom/Webex integration, and legacy service elimination. Find waste hiding in your telecom spend.

Telecom Mobility UCaaS
Results

Proven results for every project.

Real savings for real companies. Here's what we've delivered.

City of New York

$700M+
saved over 25 years

Multiple mayors, multiple administrations — one constant partner delivering results. Recently signed a 6-year renewal agreement, a testament to over two decades of verified savings.

"UMS has been an invaluable partner in managing our software costs."
PSFE
Public Sector Finance Executive
New York agency reference available on request

NYC Housing Authority

$500K+
in savings identified in 3 weeks

Found over $500K in savings in just 3 weeks by analyzing their Microsoft agreement renewal window. Quick-win approach that opened the door to deeper Azure cloud optimization.

Fortune 500 Manufacturer

21%
reduction in Microsoft EA renewal cost

Data-driven negotiation leverage across 1,000+ production SQL Server instances. Rapid assessment, immediate savings, zero business disruption.

Private Equity Portfolio

2K→30K
employees through acquisition

Continuous optimization as they scaled from 2,000 to 30,000 employees. M&A due diligence and post-merger integration.

Federal Agency

39%
reduction in M365 spend

Rapid assessment and license reclamation uncovered massive over-provisioning of Microsoft 365 licenses across the agency.

International Retailer

$10M+
savings captured since 2021

End-to-end vendor strategy alignment and contract restructuring across a global vendor ecosystem including AWS, Cisco, and IBM.

Top 20 Oil & Gas Manufacturer

$5.67M
in SQL Server licensing savings

Uncovered incorrect software deployments and misconfigured failover licensing that were inflating costs by millions.

Bank of New York Mellon

$35M→$7.5M
audit exposure reduced

Expert audit defense reduced a $35M+ software audit claim to $7.5M — saving $27.5M through deep licensing expertise and negotiation.

For Your Role

Tailored value for every stakeholder.

Whether you're focused on financial impact, technology strategy, procurement excellence, or cost reduction — we speak your language.

For CFOs

Turn IT spend into instant EBITDA gains

  • $20M in savings = $800M in market cap at 40:1 earnings ratio (we've delivered $700M+ in verified savings)
  • Zero financial risk: only pay when we deliver verified savings
  • Immediate P&L impact without headcount or CapEx
  • Audit-ready documentation for every dollar saved
For CIOs

Navigate complex vendor negotiations with expert leverage

  • On-demand SAM/ITAM expertise without expanding headcount
  • Avoid costly mistakes during cloud migrations and M&A
  • Deep knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce tactics
  • Strategic partnership, not just tactical cost-cutting
For Procurement

Optimize contracts 90-120 days before renewal

  • Eliminate license compliance risk and audit exposure
  • Benchmark agreements against industry best practices
  • Expert negotiation support for major vendor renewals
  • Complete visibility into software entitlements and usage
For Chief Savings Officers

Deliver measurable cost reduction with zero budget risk

  • Shared savings model requires zero upfront budget allocation
  • Verified, documented savings that survive audit scrutiny
  • Complete software estate visibility across all departments
  • Proven track record: $700M+ saved for clients including City of New York
FAQ

Frequently asked.

Got questions? We've got answers. Here's everything you need to know about working with us.

We've never seen a customer we couldn't save money for. But if we don't find savings, you pay nothing. Zero risk — that's our guarantee.

They charge millions upfront for recommendations. We charge only on verified, implemented savings. They get paid whether you save or not — we only get paid when you do.

We can quantify savings potential in as little as 2 weeks. M365 assessments in 2-3 weeks. Full SAM programs in 90-180 days depending on complexity. We work at your pace and prioritize quick wins.

City of New York ($700M+ saved over 25 years), Bank of New York Mellon, Fortune 500 enterprises, federal agencies, international retailers, and mid-market companies across 25+ years of experience.

We cover 200+ software publishers and cloud/technology providers including Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, VMware, SAP, Adobe, IBM, AWS, Cisco, and many more. If it's enterprise software, we know it inside and out.

While we've delivered massive savings for Fortune 500 companies, our model works for any organization spending $1M+ annually on software. The percentage-based model scales to your size.

You keep 70% of all verified savings. We receive 30% as our fee — paid only from realized savings, never from your budget. This means our incentives are permanently aligned with yours: the more we save you, the more we both benefit.

Audit defense is one of our core specialties. We've reduced audit claims from $35M+ down to $7.5M for clients like Bank of New York Mellon. We protect you during audits, challenge inflated claims, and negotiate from deep technical expertise.

We offer three flexible models: Shared Savings (zero upfront cost, you keep 70% of verified savings), Fixed-Fee Projects (predictable pricing for defined scopes like M365 assessments or audit defense), and Staff Augmentation (ongoing SAM/ITAM expertise on a retainer basis). Most clients start with a shared savings engagement, but we tailor the model to your procurement process and budget structure.

The opposite — it makes your team look like heroes. Every enterprise has licensing waste; it's a function of publisher complexity, not IT competence. CIOs who partner with us get credit for proactively finding savings and reducing audit risk. We work collaboratively with your team, not around them, and position all findings as opportunities rather than failures.

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