Use cases
Where buyer-side benchmark data gets applied.
Key points
- AI Platform Selection
Don't overpay for AI infrastructure. Benchmark OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, AWS AI, and Azure AI pricing before you commit.
- Audit Defense, License Audit Intelligence
Facing an Oracle, SAP, or IBM software audit? Benchmark your compliance position and understand vendor settlement norms before you respond.
- Board & CFO Reporting, Executive Spend
Give your CFO and board benchmarked context for enterprise software spend. Show whether your IT costs are at market.
- Cloud Commitment Optimization
Cloud commitment optimization: AWS EDP proposals open at 12 to 15 percent discount while comparable enterprises reach 22 to 28 percent.
- M&A Due Diligence Benchmarking
Benchmark target company software contracts before M&A close. Identify overpayment, compliance risk, and savings across portfolios.
- New Purchase Evaluation
New purchase evaluation benchmarks: vendor quotes open 40 to 60 percent above accepted pricing, with Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, and Snowflake cases.
- Renewal Benchmarking
Renewal benchmarking for Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, SAP, and Salesforce: deals negotiated 90+ days before expiry achieve 12 to 18 percent better outcomes.
- Vendor Consolidation, Benchmark Analysis
Benchmark your software portfolio before vendor consolidation. Identify which vendors to keep, consolidate, or replace using real data.