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30+ Years of Proven Results

Give Us 30 Minutes. We'll Show You How to Save Millions.

Zero upfront cost. We share in the savings we deliver — you only pay when you save. Trusted by NYC, Dell, Sony, Chipotle, and 30+ enterprise clients.

$700M+ Saved for NYC
30+ Enterprise Clients
NY Times & NY Post Featured

Savings Found

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$1.5M

Annual software savings identified

Shared Savings Model

You only pay when you save — zero upfront risk

Risk-Free

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Pay on results

Shared savings model

By Category

/03
Unused Licenses$847,000
Above Market Rates$423,000
Contract Terms$156,000
Duplicate Tools$89,000
Total$1,515,000

"UMS found savings we didn't know existed. ROI in 90 days."

AB

Adam Barski

CFO, City of New York

3 vendors analyzed
Trusted by industry leaders
City of New York
Dell
Sony
Chipotle
Hearst
Sherwin-Williams
Trader Joe's
Hackensack Meridian
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25+
Years in Business
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$700M+
Saved for NYC Alone
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30+
Enterprise & Government Clients
/04
Featured In
NY Times & NY Post
As seen in
New York Times
New York Post
Our Story

For 25 years, UMS has been the secret weapon behind some of the world's largest organizations' IT cost optimization. While big consultancies charge millions for shelf-ware reports, we only get paid when you save money.

We only win when you win. Shared savings, paid only on results. Featured in the New York Times and New York Post for our work saving NYC hundreds of millions.

Why UMS

Stop Paying for Recommendations.
Start Getting Results.

The Problem

$5M+ upfront fees

Traditional consultancies charge millions for reports that never get implemented.

Shelf-ware recommendations

McKinsey got paid $84M for recommendations the MTA never used.

No bandwidth to audit

Your team is too busy to audit every software contract and license.

Our Solution

Pay only on results

We only get paid when you save money. Zero upfront risk.

We handle everything

Our experts manage the entire process — you just approve the savings.

Shared savings model

We share in the savings we deliver. Paid only after you see results.

How It Works

Simple process. Guaranteed results.

Three steps to start saving. No risk, no complexity, no upfront costs.

01

30-Minute Discovery Call

We identify your biggest savings opportunities at no cost. You'll know exactly where the money is hiding.

  • Free assessment of your software spend
  • Identify quick wins and major opportunities
  • No obligation or hidden fees

Contract Analysis:

3 Vendors Reviewed,

$4.2M Total Spend

Identified Savings:

$847K → $1.2M

MS-EA-2024.pdf

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Salesforce.pdf

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Oracle-DB.pdf

In Review

Analysis Complete

$1.2M Savings

Ready for your review

Benchmark Analysis:

Your Spend vs Market

VendorYour SpendBenchmark
Microsoft 365$4.2M
$3.1M+1.1M
Salesforce$1.8M
$1.6M+0.2M
Oracle DB$2.1M
$2.3MOK
Optimization Progress0%
02

Expert Analysis

Our SAM/ITAM specialists audit your contracts and licenses. We find every dollar of waste and overspend.

  • Deep contract and license review
  • Benchmark against market rates
  • Identify unused licenses and overspend
03

Verified Savings

We share in the savings we deliver. You only pay after you see the results — zero risk.

  • Transparent, verified results
  • Pay only after savings are delivered
  • Ongoing support and optimization

Verified Savings:

$1,247,000

Confirmed

Savings Breakdown:

Unused Licenses

-335 seats

$847K

Rate Optimization

-23% cost

$312K

Contract Terms

Waived fees

$88K

Payment Model

Shared Savings

Upfront Cost

$0

"Exceeded expectations"

What We Do

Services

Vendor Strategy Software Asset Management Telecom Optimization Cloud & FinOps
/01

Save 20-40% on Your Microsoft Renewal

20-40% 60-90 days

Quick wins in 60-90 days. We've delivered 39% reductions for federal agencies and 21% renewal cost reductions for large manufacturers. Free initial assessment to identify immediate savings across your Microsoft estate.

M365 Azure Licensing
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Vendor Strategy
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Expert Leverage Against Major Vendors

15-40% 2-8 weeks

Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, VMware, and more. We know every licensing loophole and contract pitfall. Our negotiations have saved clients $5.67M on a single SQL Server engagement and $10M+ across global vendor ecosystems.

Oracle Salesforce SAP VMware
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Vendor Strategy
/03

Tools Aren't Enough — You Need Experts

15-30% 90-180 days

SAM platforms show you what you have. We tell you what it means and how to fix it. One client had SAM tools for 10 years but still faced a >$1M licensing surprise. We eliminated it completely without purchasing a single additional license.

SAM ITAM Compliance Audit Defense
Schedule Assessment
Software Asset Management
/04

Turn Publisher Audits From Threat to Opportunity

30-100% exposure reduction Immediate engagement

Publisher audits are on the rise — 30-100% unexpected costs for unprepared organizations. We assist with audits from any publisher at any stage, reducing exposure by millions through strategic response and negotiation.

Microsoft Oracle IBM Adobe SAP
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Software Asset Management
/05

Eliminate Legacy Costs, Modernize Communications

15-80% 3-12 months

Comprehensive telecom audits, POTS line elimination (50-80% savings), mobile device management, and Teams/Zoom integration. Enterprise clients save $1.25M on $5M telecom spend.

Telecom POTS Mobile UCaaS
Start Telecom Audit
Telecom Optimization
/06

Replace Costly PBX with Microsoft Teams Phone

40-70% 3-6 months

Eliminate expensive PBX hardware, Cisco licensing fees, and complex vendor management. Our Hello Teams migration delivers 40-70% savings across enterprise, government, education, and SMB.

Microsoft Teams PBX VoIP Cisco
Plan Migration
Telecom Optimization
/07

Cut Cloud Waste Without Cutting Capabilities

20-40% 2-6 months

Right-size, renegotiate, and eliminate redundant services across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The U.S. Treasury saved $10M while doubling their cloud environment. We deliver 20-40% savings through reserved instances, optimization, and governance.

Azure AWS FinOps Cost Management
Start Cloud Audit
Cloud & FinOps
/08

Uncover Hidden Software Liabilities Before You Close

Millions in avoided exposure 2-4 weeks

We've stopped deals over $10M in hidden exposures — and saved them. Know exactly what you're acquiring before closing. Critical for private equity portfolio companies scaling through acquisition.

Due Diligence Risk Assessment Integration
Schedule Consultation
Vendor Strategy
Results

Proven results for every project.

Real savings for real companies. Here's what we've delivered.

City of New York

$700M+
cumulative savings since 2011

Comprehensive audit and negotiation across dozens of agencies for Adobe, Microsoft, and Oracle. Continuous optimization spanning multiple mayors and administrations.

Government Microsoft Oracle Adobe
"UMS has been an invaluable partner in managing our software costs."
AB
Adam Barski
Former CFO/Budget Director

Top-20 Oil & Gas Company

$5.67M
in licensing reductions

A hardware upgrade created a hidden $7.11M SQL Server licensing exposure. Through environment modifications and aggressive vendor negotiation, we reduced the final cost to $1.44M — zero re-deployment effort or downtime.

Enterprise Microsoft SQL Server Licensing

Global Professional Services Firm

$1M+
exposure eliminated

Despite 10 years of SAM tools, a >$1M SQL Server licensing surprise emerged during EA true-up. Deep data validation eliminated the entire risk through licensing model adjustments — not additional purchases.

Professional Services SAM SQL Server

International Retailer

$10M+
savings since 2021

End-to-end vendor strategy alignment and contract restructuring across AWS, Cisco, and IBM. Ongoing optimization delivering sustained cost reductions year over year.

Enterprise Multi-Vendor AWS Cisco

Federal Agency

39%
reduction in M365 spend

Over-provisioned M365 subscriptions with no usage visibility. Rapid assessment identified and reclaimed unused subscriptions, delivering immediate budget relief.

Government Microsoft 365 Federal
Testimonials

What our clients say.

Client Satisfaction:

4.9 /5

We've delivered $700M+ in savings for NYC alone — and billions across all clients who trust us with their IT spend.

In the Press

New York Post
"Microsoft Deal Saves City Macro-Hard Cash"
New York Times
"Microsoft and New York Reach Deal"
"UMS has been an invaluable partner for over 15 years. Their shared-savings model means they're always aligned with our goals — they only win when we win."
AB
Adam Barski
Former CFO/Budget Director, City of New York
"A smooth process from start to finish. They found $5M in savings we didn't know existed, and completed the assessment in under two weeks."
JC
James Carter
CIO, Fortune 500 Manufacturer
"Their M&A expertise saved our deal. They identified $10M in software liabilities during due diligence that would have been a disaster post-close."
SM
Sarah Mitchell
Managing Director, Private Equity Firm
For Your Role

Tailored value for every stakeholder.

Whether you're focused on financial impact, technology strategy, or procurement excellence, we speak your language.

For CFOs

Turn IT spend into instant EBITDA gains

  • $20M in savings = $800M in market cap at 40:1 earnings ratio
  • Zero financial risk: only pay when we deliver verified savings
  • Immediate P&L impact without headcount or CapEx
  • Audit-ready documentation for every dollar saved
See CFO ROI Calculator
For CIOs

Navigate complex vendor negotiations with expert leverage

  • On-demand SAM/ITAM expertise without expanding headcount
  • Avoid costly mistakes during cloud migrations and M&A
  • Deep knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce tactics
  • Strategic partnership, not just tactical cost-cutting
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For Procurement

Optimize contracts 90-120 days before renewal

  • Eliminate license compliance risk and audit exposure
  • Benchmark agreements against industry best practices
  • Expert negotiation support for major vendor renewals
  • Complete visibility into software entitlements and usage
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FAQ

Frequently asked.

Got questions? We've got answers. Here's everything you need to know about working with us.

We've never seen a customer we couldn't save money for. But if we don't find savings, you pay nothing. We operate on 100% contingency — zero upfront fees, zero retainers. You only pay when savings are verified and realized.

They charge millions upfront for recommendations that often collect dust. McKinsey was paid $84M for recommendations the MTA never used. We charge only on verified, implemented savings — you keep 70%, we earn 30%. They get paid whether you save or not. We only get paid when you do.

SAM tools excel at discovery and inventory, but they can't replace expert analysis. One client relied on SAM tools for 10 years but still had a >$1M SQL Server licensing surprise during their EA true-up. We eliminated the entire risk through licensing model adjustments — not additional purchases. Tools show you what you have. We tell you what it means.

M365 assessments in 2-3 weeks. Quick wins (idle cloud resources, license cleanup) in the first month. Full SAM programs in 90-180 days depending on complexity. We prioritize quick wins — one enterprise client saw $1.4-2.2M in savings in the first 90 days.

City of New York ($700M+ cumulative savings since 2011), Dell, Sony, Chipotle, Hearst, Sherwin-Williams, Trader Joe's, Hackensack Meridian Health, federal agencies, and dozens more across enterprise, government, healthcare, and education.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, VMware, SAP, Adobe, IBM, AWS, Cisco, and more — plus telecom carriers, mobile device management, and cloud platforms. If it's in your IT budget, we optimize it.

While we've delivered massive savings for Fortune 500 and government agencies, our model works for any organization spending $1M+ annually on IT. Enterprise clients typically save 20-35%, while SMBs see 15-25% — with faster implementation timelines.

We cover the full IT spend stack: software licensing, cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud with 20-40% savings), telecom expense management (15-30% savings), POTS line elimination (50-80% savings), and mobile device management. The U.S. Treasury saved $10M on cloud while doubling their environment size.

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