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IBM Investment Reality Check:

Critical Questions Every Customer Should Ask

How much money are we leaving on the table because we can't see what we actually use?
When our IBM contract comes up for renewal, will we negotiate from strength or scramble at the last minute?
How do we grow our business without IBM licensing costs spiraling out of control?
What IBM capabilities are we paying for but not using that could give us a competitive edge?
Could smarter IBM licensing management unlock budget for strategic growth projects?

Why Organizations Choose Connor for IBM Advisory

Proven IBM
Expertise at Scale

9+ years average IBM experience per expert. Deep expertise across PVU, RVU, containers, Cloud Paks.

Strategic Business Focus & Independence

No vendor conflicts. Pure advisory focused on maximizing your investment value with flexible engagement models from urgent licensing crises to strategic multi-year roadmaps.

Global Reach with Proactive Governance

Local expertise wherever you operate, with proactive governance approach ensuring you stay ahead of IBM's evolving technology landscape.

Our IBM Advisory Services

Strategic IBM Estate Assessment & Strategy

Complete inventory of your IBM products, licenses, and usage patterns to identify shelfware and entitlement gaps.

Sub-capacity licensing analysis to identify virtualization cost savings opportunities.

Multi-year licensing roadmap aligned with business growth and transformation.

Renewal Strategy & Contract Advisory

Current IBM Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) analysis with market pricing benchmarks.

Pre-renewal deployment analysis to eliminate shelfware and right-size your bill of materials.

Negotiation strategy and contract structure recommendations (ELA, subscription models, Passport Advantage).

Hybrid Cloud & Digital Transformation Advisory

Cloud migration licensing impact assessment for AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud deployments.

IBM Cloud Pak strategy and sub-capacity optimization for virtualized environments.

Container licensing guidance (PVU, RVU, virtual server metrics) and hybrid deployment recommendations.

Software Asset Management Strategy

Software Asset Management (SAM) tool evaluation and selection guidance (ILMT, Flexera, ServiceNow).

Tool configuration strategy and integration with your existing IT systems.

Compliance monitoring processes and management framework implementation.

Risk Assessment & Compliance Strategy Advisory

IBM audit readiness assessment identifying compliance exposure and potential true-up liabilities.

Audit response strategy with documentation and remediation roadmap.

IBM relationship management and qualification for customer programs (Passport Advance Select, IBM Premier).

The Value of Expert IBM Advisory

15-25%
Average cost reduction on IBM renewals through strategic optimization
3-6months
Faster project implementation through optimized licensing processes
70-80%
Reduction in time spent managing IBM licensing complexities
Software value isn't realized when it's merely licensed, but when it's adopted, understood, and integrated into business transformation.
Shaun Padayachee
IBM Service Delivery Leader
Former Head of IBM Service Delivery, Anglepoint      
Fortune 500 advisory expertise      
100+ IBM Enterprise implementations delivered

Ready to Transform Your IBM Investment Strategy?

Connor Consulting combines deep IBM technical knowledge with business acumen, communicating effectively with IT teams and C-suite executives. We anticipate opportunities, identify emerging risks, and help you stay ahead of IBM's evolving technology landscape with complete independence and no vendor conflicts.

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