Independent expertise in Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and IBM

We help global companies negotiate strong IT contracts, optimize licenses and defend against software audits, all while delivering concrete results and big cost savings.

With years of experience, White Raven IT offers a trusted, transparent, and effective approach to IT cost optimization, IT asset management and software asset management.

By partnering with us, you tap into a robust network of industry-leading clients, sharing best practices and concrete benchmarking insights to inform smarter IT decisions

Independent Microsoft Expertise

Regain control over your Microsoft licensing costs. Whether you’re preparing for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal or trying to streamline Office 365 and Azure usage, White Raven IT provides the expertise you need. We analyze your Microsoft license usage, identify opportunities to eliminate waste, and guide you through negotiations with Microsoft for more favorable terms. With our extensive industry experience and concrete benchmark data, we ensure you’re getting the best deal and staying compliant in the ever-changing Microsoft ecosystem.

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Our Independent Services

Independent Oracle Expertise

Our dedicated Oracle licensing expert is ready to assist. We help clients handle everything from complex on-premises and cloud Oracle deployments to tricky scenarios like Java licensing and Oracle ULA (Unlimited License Agreement) evaluations. If you’re facing an Oracle audit, we’ll be by your side to interpret Oracle’s policies, defend your compliance position, and find optimal solutions that ensure you remain both compliant and cost-effective. With White Raven IT, Oracle’s notorious audits and negotiations become manageable rather than stressful.

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Independent SAP Expertise

SAP contracts and migrations can be a minefield – but we’re here to guide you safely through. From the contentious choice between RISE and S/4HANA to the hidden costs of indirect/digital access, White Raven IT helps you regain control of your SAP licensing costs. We demystify SAP’s licensing rules and design tailored strategies to optimize your SAP investments. Considering a move to S/4HANA or RISE? We’ll simulate various licensing scenarios so you make informed decisions, and ensure your contract conversion or migration is done on your terms, not SAP’s. Our goal is to keep your SAP environment efficient, compliant, and aligned with your budget.

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Independent IBM Expertise

IBM’s license metrics are notoriously complex and constantly evolving. Our team brings specialized expertise to wrangle IBM’s unique rules. We help implement and interpret the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) for sub-capacity licensing, ensuring you get the most out of your IBM software while staying compliant. Whether dealing with IBM Passport Advantage renewals or a sprawling IBM product portfolio from acquisitions, we provide clarity and strategies to control costs and avoid compliance pitfalls. Don’t let IBM’s complexity weigh you down – we’ll carry that weight for you.

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Technology Partners

To strengthen your negotiation position with major IT vendors, White Raven IT collaborates with carefully selected technology platforms which provide insights in usage data, data‑driven negotiation leverage and should be investigated as cost-effective and enterprise grade alternatives.

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Monitor & Optimize IT Licenses in your whole IT environment.

We utilize the Flexera Platform to give you comprehensive visibility into your entire IT ecosystem. With Flexera’s hybrid IT asset management and FinOps tools, we pinpoint wasted spend and opportunities to optimize costs across software and cloud assets.

This empowers IT, finance, and procurement teams to take decisive action on data-driven insights.

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Monitor & Optimize your SAP Licenses in S/4HANA and Cloud ERP

For SAP environments, we deploy VOQUZ Labs’ SLAW solution to continuously analyze your SAP license usage.

It helps visualize various ERP scenarios (like moving to S/4HANA or Cloud ERP (formerly known as RISE) and adjusting user types to FUE's) before you make costly long-term decisions. VOQUZ has helped 500+ clients save over $400M on SAP licenses worldwide.

By integrating this tool, we strengthen your negotiating position with SAP and ensure you only pay for what you truly need.

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Replace your Oracle Java

We’ve got your Java covered too. Azul allows our clients to run Java applications at peak performance while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. With Azul, you get enterprise-grade Java (compatible with your current Oracle Java) but with better cost efficiency.

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A Smarter, Cost‑Effective Alternative to Citrix and AVD

Parallels provides a modern, cost‑efficient digital workspace platform that enables secure access to applications and desktops without the complexity, vendor lock‑in or unpredictable costs associated with Citrix, AVD or similar solutions.