Software Optimization

Unlock hidden capital in your software spend — and put it back to work for you. Nova Venture Partners (NVP) delivers tailored, results-driven software optimization services that help enterprises, mid-market, and government organizations eliminate waste, improve performance, and realize measurable cost savings — fast.

Our process combines forensic-level analysis with proprietary tooling to identify opportunities and act in days, not months — not years. We don’t just guide your software decisions, we reshape how you invest in technology.

Our Process:

NVP’s approach follows a strategic five-gate framework to uncover inefficiencies, identify cost-saving strategies, and implement long-term solutions.

Gate 1: Foundations Import and normalize discovery data to establish a clear software baseline, revealing savings and cost-avoidance opportunities.

Gate 2: Architecture Analyze findings and collaborate with your team to determine the depth and scope of next steps.

Gate 3: Operationalize Develop and implement licensing strategies — from workload optimization to contract negotiation.

Gate 4: Go-to-Market Launch optimization initiatives and prepare for vendor negotiations and audit defense.

Gate 5: Measure & Iterate Monitor performance, identify drift, and continuously adapt strategies for lasting results.

Our Services

We help clients optimize their software environments across all major publishers — including Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, and Tier 2 vendors. Whether your environment is on-prem, cloud, or hybrid, we deliver clarity and control.

• Audit Defense
NVP has the tools, expertise, and confidence to dispute software audits when policy-driven shortfalls eclipse measurable and agreed value.

• License Management
Maximize your software investments with proven strategies across Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, IBM, and more. We drive savings without compromising compliance.

• Drift Management
DRIFT — license shortfalls caused by changes within IT environments — is inevitable. We proactively identify and correct drift before it becomes a financial liability.

• Third-Party
Negotiation With insider knowledge of publisher operations and decades of experience, we help you secure market-leading deals and mitigate vendor pressure.

Publisher Savings Roadmap

We tailor optimization strategies to each software vendor’s unique licensing model:  

• Oracle: CSI analysis, contract negotiation, support reduction, audit defense, Java licensing.

• Microsoft: M365 and server optimization, cloud review, audit defense, contract negotiation.

• IBM: ILMT analysis, support negotiation, audit defense, IASP replacement strategies.

• SAP: S/4HANA planning, compliance review, audit defense, negotiation.

• Tier 2 Vendors: Adobe, Workday, Broadcom, VMWare, Autodesk, and others.

Why It Works

• Unmatched Expertise: 25+ years of publisher-specific experience

• Tool-Agnostic Collection: No disruption to your environment

• Complete Visibility: Deep insights across on-prem and cloud assets

• Proven Results: Millions saved for clients

• Business Intelligence & Benchmarking: Empowered by real-time analytics and DRIFT visualization  

Engagement Models

NVP offers flexible engagement structures to meet your business goals:

• Shared-savings
• Fixed-fee
• Hybrid models
• Long-term managed services