Broad Spectrum Optimization Across Every Major Vendor

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Get expert coverage on your Microsoft, SAP and Oracle contracts - from compelling events like audits and renewals to routine/ongoing optimizations that reduce cost and manage risk.

32%

Average Cost Savings

25X

Average ROI on
Every $ Spent

Optimization as a Service is a modern solution for modern enterprises, built to move with your organization and deliver tangible value.

What is Optimization as a Service (OaaS)?

Optimization as a Service (OaaS) is a continuous, value-driven license optimization program that delivers comprehensive, customizable support across all major vendors. With access to dedicated expert services, you get the support you need to optimize license management and generate real savings year-round.

Why OaaS Saves You More

Continuous Optimization:

Regular assessments to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.

Ongoing adjustments to maximize license utilization and prevent waste.

Cost Savings and Overspend Prevention:

Proactive monitoring and strategic adjustments to reduce overspending.

Discover new savings opportunities with every cycle.

Self-Funding Model:

Savings achieved are reinvested into further optimization.

Optimization services become self-funding over time, continuously driving added value.

Flexible Program Objectives:

Customizable service scope, cadence and vendor focus based on business needs.

Dynamic focus to address unexpected events like audits.

High-Touch Expertise:

Access to licensing expertise and negotiation support.

Stay audit-ready with proactive license management and vendor compliance.

Move Beyond Legacy Licensing Services

The software landscape has changed, but software licensing services have lagged behind. With static project scopes built for static software environments, traditional MSPs offer limited flexibility, low realized value, and reactive remediation.

Criteria:

Optimization as a Service with 2Data

Traditional Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Vendor Independence
100% vendor and tool agnostic
Often partnered or incentivized

Flexibility

Customizable service scope, cadence and vendor focus based on evolving business need
Lower service flexibility after signing

Enablement

In-house enablement via knowledge sharing from senior vendor experts available on demand
Siloed access to expert knowledge, typically of a limited depth

Remediation Style

Proactive value generation, cost avoidance and strategic licensing alignment
Reactive, scope-limited remediation due to SLA-driven tasks

Partnership Style

Long-term, strategic alignment across lifecycle
Time-bound service contracts, often siloed by function

Reporting & Visibility

Regular, actionable insights and recommendations with outputs tailored to stakeholder requirements
Standard reporting, often technical or operational

Approach

Data-first, advisory-led, outcomes-focussed
Process-first, tool-led, outputs-focussed

Focus

Proactive value generation, cost avoidance, strategic licensing alignment resulting in a self-funding SAM model
Operational, steady-state maintenance

Audit Defence

Specialized experience with all major vendors, supporting in-cycle and mid-term to ensure constant preparedness
General experience with many vendors, support often triggered at contract events

License & Contract Optimization

Deep, scenario-based savings strategies based on regular license assessments and cost saving cycles
Limited to basic licensing hygiene or milestone-based optimization reviews

Negotiation Support

Detailed negotiation support, including renewal benchmarking and negotiation playbook creation
Not typically offered

SAM Tool Selection & Integration

Unbiased and tool agnostic recommendations, ability to assist in configuration if required
Partnered with a tool provider or platform

The Vendors We Specialize In

SAP

Key SAP OaaS Offerings:
• Baseline Establishment and Ongoing
Analysis
• Quarterly License Inventory Updates
• Ongoing Data Collection and
Validation
• Ongoing Deployment and Usage
Assessment
• Expert Advisory & Quarterly Business
Review
• Dedicated Account Management

Microsoft

Key Microsoft OaaS Offerings:
• Contractual and Entitlement
Advisory
• Annual Usage Analysis
• Licensing Helpdesk & Expert
Guidance
• Annual Contract Optimization
• License, Portal, and
Chargeback Management

Oracle

Key Oracle OaaS Offerings:
• Contractual and Entitlement Advisory
• Baseline Establishment and Ongoing
Analysis
• Quarterly License Inventory Updates
• Data Collection and Validation
• Deployment and Usage Assessment
• Expert Advisory & Quarterly Business
Review
• Dedicated Account Management

Optimization Services That Grow with You

Get peace of mind that your software investments are always optimized - from compelling events like audits and renewals to routine optimizations that reduce cost and manage risk year-over-year.
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Consolidate Support Around Critical Events

Scale back our OaaS program to consolidate support on once-off coverage of critical events like annual renewals, true-ups, audit defence, and cost reduction projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ section! Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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Are opimizations successful with both SMBs and large enterprises?

We run successful projects across multiple organizational sizes, industries, andgeographies. On average, companies reduce their contract costs by 32% with2Data regardless of company size.

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Why choose an independent advisory instead of an LSP?

LSP’s can be helpful for compliance maintenance, but because they resellvendor licenses there’s an obvious conflict of interest. An independent advisorsafeguards your best interests by remaining totally vendor and tool agnostic.

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What happens if we already have a reseller or LSP? Do you work with themor replace them?

An LSP is there to support you with the operational aspects of your contract.Our focus at 2Data is on helping you reduce costs through market insights,benchmark data, and proven tactics to support you in your contract negotiationsseparate to your LSP.

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What’s the average timeline for the delivery of an optimization project?

This depends on your organizational needs. Most once-off optimizations takebetween 3-6 months, while our Optimization as a Service offering gives youcomprehensive coverage over a longer period.

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Do you charge a flat fee, time-based rate, or success-based fee?

We use an equitable pricing model that accounts for number of devices/usersand geographic considerations. We offer the choice between a flat fee, or asuccess fee tied to the outcomes of the project.

On average, companies make back 15 times the cost of our services through both realized cost savings and cost avoidance.

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