Cloud Optics Limited

Cloud Optics Limited is a consultancy that advises organisations on software licensing. It helps customers understand complicated vendor licence terms and use that understanding when dealing with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP.

What Cloud Optics Limited offers

• Licensing consultancy — experienced consultants who interpret licence agreements and set out clear actions.
• Audit support — help for organisations facing a vendor-driven licensing audit.
• Contract negotiation — advice aimed at securing favourable licence agreements and renewals.
• Strategy reviews — assessing IT strategy and software needs over the next five to seven years.

Who it works with

The firm works with organisations that hold large licence agreements with the four vendors, including a Big Four accounting firm that it names as a client. It describes itself as fully vendor-independent.

Key facts

• Vendors covered: IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP
• Approach: vendor-independent advice