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IBM audit defense services.
Two core engagements, audit defense and audit negotiation, supported by the technical work that wins findings: ILMT, PVU, sub-capacity and settlement. Independent, not affiliated with IBM Corporation.
Refined across 500+ engagements · Last updated 4 April 2025
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Audit Defense
Scoped defense of an active IBM audit, from the data request to the final position.
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Audit Negotiation
Drive the settlement number down and fold renewal terms into the close.
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ILMT Remediation
Restore reporting and retention to reinstate sub-capacity rights before and during an audit.
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PVU Reconciliation
An independent recalculation of PVU consumption against the correct per core table.
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Sub-Capacity Defense
Hold virtual capacity against a full capacity assertion with ILMT evidence.
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Sub-Capacity Licensing Defense
Protect the right to license virtual capacity and close the gaps before they become a claim.
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Settlement Negotiation
Phase the number, protect future pricing, and avoid the reaudit clause.
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License Position Baseline
A documented, defensible position before IBM finishes building theirs.
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Independent, buyer-side IBM software audit defense and negotiation. Not affiliated with IBM Corporation.
Independent. Not affiliated with IBM Corporation.Buyer Side · Est. 2019