Redress Compliance helps organizations manage IBM Cloud Pak licensing — optimizing costs, ensuring compliance, and negotiating flexible contracts.
Introduction
IBM Cloud Paks are IBM’s strategic software bundles — combining middleware, containers, and cloud licensing.
But IBM Cloud Pak licensing is complex
Processor Value Unit (PVU) vs Virtual Processor Core (VPC) metrics.
License portability challenges.
Container & Kubernetes licensing rules.
Complex migration paths from legacy IBM products
Audit risks from under-deployment or over-usage
Redress Compliance has developed the CIO Playbook to support technology leaders managing the world’s most complex vendors — Oracle, IBM, SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe, and Broadcom.
This playbook helps CIOs navigate licensing risks, contract pitfalls, audits, renewals, and cloud transitions.
What Do We cover?
Our IBM Cloud Pak Licensing Advisory Covers
IBM Cloud Pak Licensing Optimization
PVU vs VPC Metric Cost Analysis
Container & Kubernetes Licensing Management
License Portability Rules Across Cloud & On-Prem
Aligning Cloud Pak Usage With Business Needs
Shelfware Identification & Optimization Playbook
IBM Cloud Pak Contract Negotiation Support
Key Contract Clauses For Cloud Pak Licensing
Multi-Year Price Protection & Flexibility Terms
Hybrid Cloud Licensing Strategy
License True-Down Clause Negotiation
IBM Subscription vs Perpetual License Comparison
Compliance & Audit Defense
Internal License Usage Review Templates
IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) Deployment Best Practices
Sub-Capacity Licensing Risk Management
Audit Readiness Playbook For IBM Cloud Paks
Managing ILMT Compliance In Hybrid Cloud Environments
Cloud Migration & Licensing Cost Control
Planning Migration From Legacy IBM Licenses To Cloud Paks
License Conversion Programs Assessment
Cost Modeling For Cloud Expansion
Managing Cloud Commitments & BYOL Options
Container Licensing Optimization Framework
IBM Cloud Pak Templates & Tools Provided
IBM Cloud Pak Licensing Inventory Templates
PVU vs VPC Cost Modeling Tools
Contract Clause Library For IBM Licensing Negotiation
ILMT Compliance Checklist For Cloud Environments
Internal Usage Reporting Templates
Audit Defense Playbook For IBM Cloud Licensing
Our Dedication
Why Clients Work With Redress Compliance
“Working with Redress Compliance was a game changer for our company,” said a Global CIO.
“Not only did they help us achieve compliance and avoid significant audit fines, but I would also highly recommend working with Redress Compliance to any company looking to optimize their softeware licensing.”
– Head of IT Procurement
Your Independent Software License Expert
Our Objective—We bridge the gap between technology and business. Our mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of Software licensing and optimize their IT investments.
Former IBM License Auditors Working For You
Real-World Experience Managing IBM Cloud Pak Licensing
Proven Cost Optimization Frameworks For IBM Customers
Independent Advisory — No Reselling Or IBM Partnerships
Trusted By Global IT Procurement, SAM Managers & CIOs