The #1 IBM License Audit Defense Experts
Stop IBM Audits from Becoming Multi-Million Dollar Penalties
Read our real-world case studies where we saved companies millions on IBM Licensing.
Who Needs This Service?
IBM audits are not neutral checks—they’re designed to uncover gaps, inflate findings, and push organizations into costly settlements and new contracts they don’t need. Without experienced advisors, most enterprises end up overpaying millions just to make IBM go away and often get locked into long-term commitments that drain budgets for years.
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Companies notified about an upcoming IBM license audit that need expert support to prepare, manage the process, and keep their budgets safe from unnecessary penalties and inflated costs.
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Enterprises already facing IBM audit findings that require seasoned advisors to dispute inflated results, reduce financial exposure, and negotiate a fair and manageable resolution.
What Do We Offer?
Complete IBM Audit Defense – Minimize Exposure, Eliminate Inflated Claims, Take Back Control
IBM audits are built to generate revenue, not fairness. Complex PVU and sub-capacity rules, vague entitlements, and aggressive audit tactics make it easy for IBM to inflate findings and push you into paying millions—or committing to long-term contracts you don’t need. Without experienced advisors, most enterprises overpay just to close the audit and end up trapped in deals that bleed budgets for years.
At Redress Compliance, we deliver a proven, end-to-end IBM Audit Defense process that keeps IBM in check, protects your budget, and ensures you only pay what’s truly necessary—on your terms, not theirs.
Forensic Audit Assessment
We replicate IBM’s audit methodology using the same tools IBM’s auditors use. By mapping out your entitlements, usage, and sub-capacity data, we uncover risks and give you a clear, fact-based view of your compliance position before IBM even begins.
Exposure Reduction & Defense Strategy
We identify where IBM is likely to inflate claims and model your true exposure. Our defense plan dismantles inflated calculations, limits IBM’s scope, and protects your licensing position with minimal disruption to your operations.
Negotiation Leadership & Settlement Support
If IBM presents findings, our team of former IBM negotiators takes control. We reduce penalties, prevent forced purchases, and negotiate fair settlements that save you millions while avoiding restrictive, one-sided commitments.
Post-Audit Protection & Optimization
When the audit closes, we help you strengthen your IBM licensing strategy to eliminate risks, optimize entitlements, and ensure you’re protected from future audits and costly surprises.
The #1 IBM Audit Defense Experts
Why Enterprises Worldwide Trust Redress Compliance
IBM audits aren’t neutral—they’re designed to generate revenue. Complex PVU and sub-capacity rules, vague entitlements, and aggressive negotiation tactics leave most organizations overpaying millions or locked into long-term contracts they never needed. Without expert help, IBM controls the process—and the outcome.
That’s why global enterprises choose Redress Compliance. We’re the only independent advisory firm built entirely from former IBM auditors, negotiators, and licensing experts. We know how IBM runs its audits, how they inflate findings, and the levers they pull to force settlements and new deals. Now, we use that insider knowledge to flip the leverage back to you.
We have no ties to IBM, no reseller incentives, and no hidden agendas. Our advice is 100% independent, and every strategy we deliver is designed to do one thing: protect your budget and stop IBM from overcharging you.
Our clients routinely cut audit exposure by 50% or more, avoid unnecessary purchases, and close audits on terms that work for them—not IBM’s revenue goals.
When IBM launches an audit, you only get one chance to protect your organization. Partner with the #1 IBM audit defense experts. Redress Compliance. Former IBM insiders. Now, your advantage.
Independent IBM Specialists
As an independent consulting firm, we are dedicated to providing objective and unbiased advice, focusing on your best interests. We maintain our independence from IBM and its competitors, ensuring our recommendations are impartial and tailored to meet your unique licensing requirements.
Industry Recognized
Our IBM licensing expertise has been acknowledged by industry research firms, highlighting our leadership in the field and the trust our clients place in us.
Decades of IBM Expertise
Our team is a distinctive combination of former IBM employees and industry veterans. We offer deep IBM licensing knowledge and superior consulting services. Together, we bring over 200 years of direct experience in managing complex IBM licensing challenges.
