ERP migrations, Oracle and SQL Server licensing on virtualized fleets, OT and IT convergence, and M&A roll-up estates that inherit five overlapping software contracts. One of John's strongest historical verticals - and where hardware refreshes silently create eight-figure audit exposure.
Industrial, discrete, and process manufacturers with deep Oracle, Microsoft, and ServiceNow estates - often through M&A.
Every server upgrade, virtualization change, or core consolidation can silently change SQL Server, Oracle, or VMware licensing position. Top-20 producer: $7.11M exposure from one refresh.
Each acquired plant brings its own ERP, asset management, and licensing position. Without harmonization, you carry overlapping contracts and inherited audit risk for years.
Oracle's enforcement on Java SE and database licensing has hardened. Manufacturers with deep Oracle footprints are routinely audit targets.
SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Dynamics migrations open new licensing and cloud exposure. Without specialist guidance, post-migration costs run 30%+ over plan.
We model the licensing change before the hardware order. Avoids the silent exposure that surfaces during the next true-up or audit.
Pre-close diligence and post-close consolidation across acquired estates. EA consolidation, contract cleanup, and inherited audit defense.
Deep Oracle and Microsoft licensing expertise. We rebuild the licensing position from inventory, not from vendor scripts. Audits resolved without re-deployment.
S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, and Dynamics migrations done with specialist licensing and cloud-cost guidance. Post-migration spend held to plan.
"UMS has been an invaluable partner in managing our software costs - across multiple administrations, multiple agencies, and over $800M in cumulative savings."
Facing a high-stakes Microsoft renewal, a global industrial manufacturer used UMS to analyze real M365 usage, eliminate 1,112 unnecessary seats, improve pricing, and lock in $2.4M in verified savings over the first three years of the agreement.
A diversified components manufacturer needed more than a one-time renewal spreadsheet. UMS helped turn a complex Microsoft estate into an ongoing governance program spanning 1,952 qualified users, multiple worker profiles, annual true-ups, and 3,977 managed devices.
A global aviation services operator used UMS's recurring Microsoft 365 governance model to clean up stale premium licenses, expand frontline-user segmentation, and cut over-90-day stale M365 E3 assignments from 152 to 21 between October 2024 and April 2025.
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 audit defense for EA, M365, SQL Server, Windows Server, SPLA, and true-up pressure. Control data, validate entitlement, and negotiate from evidence.
Oracle audit defense for Java, database, middleware, and infrastructure estates. Reduce exposure, control the data flow, and negotiate from a defensible position.
Software license optimization for Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMware, and SaaS estates. Right-size entitlements, eliminate waste, and improve vendor leverage.
We've stopped deals over $10M exposures. We've also saved them. Know exactly what you're acquiring before you close.
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is driving 2-10x cost increases. We help you evaluate alternatives, negotiate renewals, and migrate to cost-effective platforms.
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