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Turning your software estate into a competitive edge
We empower the world's largest organizations to optimize their cloud and software investments.
Putting your investments in safe hands
Rapid technological advancement is changing the way we work. Software is constantly upgrading, workforces are distributing and subscription-based services are now the norm. For businesses investing millions in this critical infrastructure, maximizing returns from software and cloud investment is key to staying commercially competitive.
At Livingstone, we’re united by one goal: making sure your business makes every license count. We combine intelligent data with world-class expertise to help Fortune 500 enterprises and government organizations minimize risk and maximize commercial reward – from procurement to renewal, and every day in between.
Fast Facts
Immediate commercial impact, delivered on a global scale$1.8b
Risks identified and addressed in Oracle reviews
$24m
Of overall identified savings in SAP engagements
20-45%
Saved in reduced Cloud spend
$74m
Biggest single cost saving for a client
$1.6b
Cost reduction delivered via Microsoft licensing and negotiations
150
Licensing experts
38%
Average savings delivered on mega vendor software
45
Countries we operate in for global clients
$1.85b
Saved for our clients (to date)
$49m
Tax savings delivered (to date)
Our values
Commitment
We never do things by half measures. Whether it’s delivering value to our clients, developing world-class solutions or building a culture that empowers our people to thrive, we’re all in, all the time.
Collaboration
Only by working as a well-oiled machine can we foster an environment of communication, trust, and accountability. That’s why we collaborate across teams, skill sets and timezones to make sure we’re always greater than the sum of the parts.
Inspiration
Through great ideas and greater people, we motivate ourselves and one another to make the impossible possible. It’s an infectious energy that encourages our teams to show up, excel, and energize everyone around them.
Innovation
We do things a little differently at Livingstone. We’re unafraid of challenges and embrace the unexpected. We thrive on new ideas and never settle for second best. It’s how we make sure we’re only ever delivering value that’s forward-thinking and future-facing.
2023
Trustmarque acquired Livingstone Technologies in February 2023We’re growing – fast. Our acquisition by Trustmarque promises our customers access to a full range of tech solutions that will help them on their digital transformation journey – from connectivity to hybrid cloud, cyber security to digital workplace, automation, data and analytics, testing and assurance, all the way through to managed services.
2022
Livingstone recognized as a leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management Managed ServicesOur position for the second year running, as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services recognizes our Vision and Ability to Execute on that vision. We believe this is evidence of our expanding skills and expertise across our entire business, and continued investment into our technology.
2021
Livingstone recognized as a leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management Managed ServicesOur position as a Leader in the 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 Managed Services.
Today our growing team provides the intelligence our clients use to govern their digital transformation journeys. We do this throught the application of market leading services, delivered by exceptional technology and brilliant, experienced people.
2020
The Carlyle Group invests in Livingstone TechnologiesThe Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions. With $217 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2020, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,775 people in 32 offices across six continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com.
2019
Siwel Consulting Inc. AcquiredLivingstone completed the acquisition of the SAM business assets of New York-based Siwel Consulting Inc. in 2019. Under the terms of the deal, Siwel’s SAM services staff and customers have transferred to Livingstone Group, with the New York base of operations complementing Livingstone’s existing presence in the North American market and becoming our regional headquarters.
2019
Derive Logic AcquiredDerive Logic was founded in 2011 and was acquired by the Livingstone Group in 2019. A leading provider of SAM and ITAM services, Derive Logic built a reputation as being the foremost independent ITAM consultancy based in the UK, providing professional and managed services to its channel partners and their clients.
2019
Cloud Optics AcquiredCloud Optics based in London delivers a range of Software License Consulting and Managed Services across Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP and Salesforce. Using a unique underpinning methodology, it advises, develops and implements solutions that improve and optimize client’s software license position from a contractual and commercial perspective. Its solutions drive measurable and tangible results for its clients, whilst always meeting responsibly their short and long-term technology requirements.
Livingstone Group is proud to announce that we have achieved ISO27001 certification
ISO27001 is the international standard that lays out the specifications for implementing an information security management system (ISMS). The certification is a demonstration of Livingstone’s investment in the technology, people and processes that protect the organization’s data. The independent assessment highlights the sufficiency of the measures that are in place to provide data protection to our customers.
Leadership that delivers on promises
Our leaders sit at the heart of everything we do and live and breathe our values. Through integrity, accountability, and straight-up grit, they ensure Livingstone’s long-term success for our people, shareholders, partners, and customers alike.
