For the second year running, we are proud to announce our position as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management Managed Services.
Our position as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services recognizes our Completeness of Vision and our Ability to Execute on that vision. We believe this recognition acknowledges the skills and expertise across our entire business, and our continued investment into our technology. Livingstone will continue to strive to be the best in class, globally for all our clients and partners.
Your complimentary copy of the report is available for download by filling in this form
"We are delighted that Livingstone has once again been recognized as a Leader. This recognition reflects our company values to Commit, Collaborate, Inspire and Innovate. I believe that this acknowledges our outstanding expertise across all major software publishers, our commitment to customer success and the value of the investment in our IP"
Chris Allan, CEO at Livingstone Group
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management Managed Services
Authors: Stephen White, Yoann Bianic, Rob Schafer,
Released: 19 July 2022
The Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ is a culmination of research in the Software Asset Management Managed Service market and the report shows how 11 of the recognized Service providers are positioned in terms of their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. As such Livingstone have been positioned in the Leaders quadrant in 2021 and 2022. Quantitative data collected was for a 12-month period ending February 2022
What the report includes:
- An unbiased view of the vendors and their vision and ability to deliver on a complete and continuous SAM Managed Service
- Their strengths and noted cautions
- Insights from Gartner to support a review of the current providers in the SAM market and their potential to shape the market in the future
GARTNER® and Magic Quadrant™ are registered trademarks and service mark of Gartner ®, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used here in with permission. All rights reserved.
Gartner ® does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Complimentary Reports
Each quarter we offer a new, selected Gartner report that we feel will resonate and invite you to download your complimentary copy of each one as it becomes available.
The latest report:
The 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management Managed Services which is now available by filling in the form at the top of this page. The report announces the positions of the 11 companies that are benchmarked.
May-July 2022
Gartner® Infographic: When to Use a Software Asset Management Service Provider
Published April 19, 2022. Analysts: Stephen White, Yoann Bianic, Jaswant Kalay
"Successful software asset management often combines internal resources with external expertise to better meter, manage, and optimize growing software and cloud expenditure. This research provides sourcing, procurement and vendor management leaders with a route to establish a robust SAM function."
Overview
"Is your organization challenged to progress its software asset management (SAM) discipline and maturity? Effective SAM capabilities are essential to successfully measure software and cloud utilization, rightsize commitments, contain costs, and govern risk of software and cloud services. However, many SAM functions are yet to progress the SAM discipline beyond basic reporting and ad hoc assessments of license positions. Why? They are often constrained by a challenging combination of:
- Limited expert SAM resources
- Increasingly complex scenarios of rapidly expanding environments and portfolios requiring management
Budget holders within the C-suite now recognize that robust SAM represents a key cost reduction and governance mechanism, underpinning value through management discipline. To deliver value, the SAM function must establish and maintain visibility of all software and cloud services, by measuring detailed functional and quantitative consumption. "
"To manage the increasing complexity and cost, a growing number of organizations are choosing to utilize SAM managed service providers, either as a replacement for or as an augmentation to the in-house SAM function. They are justifying these services based on the cost optimization and cost avoidance afforded through access to a reliable source of experience, intellectual property and skills. The expert services enhance SAM maturity and benefits."
Consider your options to operate the SAM discipline internally, externally or in hybrid mode, as laid out in the infographic. Then, develop the mandate, structure, sponsors, goals and scope to enable your SAM discipline.
"Ninety-seven percent of SAM managed services delivered by expert providers with services measured are reported to deliver realized savings that exceed the service costs. Sixty-three percent of those services deliver at least 200% in realized savings." Says Gartner®
NB This complimentary report is no longer available however, you may like to take a look at our eBook - Partnering for SAM Success
Gartner® When to use a Software Asset Management Service Provider. Stephen White, Yoann Bianic, Jaswant Kalay. April 19 2022. Gartner® is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used here with permission. All rights reserved.
March-May 2022
Gartner® How to Cut Software and Cloud Costs and Quickly Improve Cash Flow in Times of Crisis
Published March 8, 2022. Analysts: Stephen White Hannah Decker
When facing sudden, sever and unexpected business disruptions, sourcing, procurement and vendor managers must be bold and act decisively to cut costs and restructure software and cloud payments to protect their organization's financial solvency.
"How to Cut Software and Cloud Costs and Quickly Improve Cash Flow in Times of Crisis"
What this report includes:
Key findings around challenges faced:
- Struggling to restructure payments
- Searching for ways to reduce short term costs of software & cloud
- Failing to find negotiation leverage to re-open in-flight contracts
And recommendations for SPVM leaders to implement to address these challenges
NB This complimentary report is no longer available however, you may like to take a look at our Software & Cloud Optimization Services
Gartner® How to Cut Software and Cloud Costs and Quickly Improve Cash Flow in Times of Crisis. Stephen White, Hanna Decker. March 8, 2022. Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used here in with permission. All rights reserved.
January-March 2022
Gartner® Predicts 2022: Negotiate Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services Contracts Fit for Growth.
Dec 6th, 2021. Analysts: Stephen White, Stephanie Stoudt-Hansen, Dolores Ianni, Christopher Dixon, Yoann Bianic
According to Gartner® "Cloud infrastructure and platform services consumption continues to grow. Sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) leaders must assess environmental standards, leverage formalized multicloud strategies, identify viable concessions and secure forecasting data to mitigate risks and optimize value."
What the report includes:
- Key findings relating to cloud infrastructure and platform services (CIPS) adoption
- Recommended actions for SPVM leaders responsible for negotiating infrastructure and cloud service contracts
- Strategic planning assumptions, market implications and recommendations for 2022 and beyond
NB This complimentary report is no longer available however, you may like to take a look at our Cloud Investment Management Guide on this topic.
Gartner® Predicts 2022: Negotiate Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services Contracts Fit for Growth. Stephen White, Stephanie Stoudt-Hansen, Dolores Ianni, Christopher Dixon, Yoann Bianic. Dec 6th, 2021 Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used here in with permission. All rights reserved.
August-December 2021
We proudly announced our position as a Leader in 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management Managed Services.
Our position as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services recognizes our vision and our ability to execute on that vision. We believe this is evidence of our commitment to our clients and providing world class Software Asset Management Managed Services.
2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant report
Gartner, Magic Quadrant™ for Software Asset Management Managed Services, Stephen White, Yoann Bianic, Rob Schafer, 6 July 2021
Sorry, this report is no longer available for download from our website.
To access a copy, please visit Gartner
The Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ is a culmination of research in the Software Asset Management Managed Service market and the report shows how 11 of the recognized Service providers are positioned in terms of their vision and ability to execute. As such Livingstone have been positioned in the Leaders quadrant for 2021.
What the report includes:
- An unbiased view of the vendors and their vision and ability to deliver on a complete and continuous SAM Managed Service
- Their strengths and noted cautions
- Insights from Gartner to support a review of the current providers in the SAM market and their potential to shape the market in the future
GARTNER and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
and internationally and is used here in with permission. All rights reserved.
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.