16%
average reduction of total vendor contract costs
18,000+
proposals reviewed by Gartner annually
~$1.9 Million
in average savings*
Disclaimer: Not available for all products, vendors or markets. Savings are not guaranteed. * Savings estimate from sample contracts working with major vendors; contract values in the sample ranged from $0.2M to $70M; savings are based on sample contracts and will vary.
Identify missing commercial items, risks, and costs before signing, when you have more leverage.
Avoid overbuying premium capabilities, add-on products, or broader bundles (which can be difficult to reduce later).
Know what's rarely or never negotiated to avoid delays and focus your efforts where you can make the most impact.
Know the commercial alternatives and find the best fit for pricing metrics, commercial vehicles, and channels.
Heidi Hollenbeck, CIO and COO at Toastmasters International, faced a key business challenge when researching a new web platform. With insights and expert negotiation guidance from Gartner, she was able to achieve contractual terms that ensured maximum benefits and savings.
Paul Joseph, Chief Digital Officer at RSM Australia, worked with Gartner to drive digital and AI strategy, enable workforce skills, optimize contracts, and achieve more than $11M AUD in savings and major productivity gains through digital transformation efforts.