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2Data

Vendor- and tool-agnostic licensing boutique working across Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce and IBM optimization. Engagements run buyer-side, from audit response through negotiation and ongoing optimization.

IndependentAudit DefenseLicense NegotiationRenewal & Contract NegotiationLicensing Advisory & Optimization

Published 18 May 2026 · Last reviewed 18 May 2026 · Listing compiled from public sources.

01 — PRACTICE

What this firm does

Vendor- and tool-agnostic licensing boutique working across Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce and IBM optimization. Engagements run buyer-side, from audit response through negotiation and ongoing optimization. Engagements are scoped to your audit stage and exposure, working buyer-side to re-measure the estate and contest or negotiate the publisher's claim.

Pros and cons

A balanced read so you can weigh this firm yourself. We do not rank or recommend firms. Independence is shown as a pro; reseller, Big-Four or vendor-side-audit ties as a con — both factual trade-offs.

Pros
  • Independent and tool-agnostic: no vendor partnership or reseller relationship, so incentives sit with the buyer
  • Multi-vendor coverage spanning Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce and IBM in one engagement
  • Covers the full lifecycle — audit defense, negotiation, renewals and optimization
Cons
  • Newer entrant with a thinner public track record than long-established boutiques
  • Headquarters and team details are still being verified for the registry
  • Breadth across many vendors can mean less depth than a single-vendor specialist

Vendors covered

SAM · M365 · core

Microsoft

Vendor hub →

Java · DB · GLAS

Oracle

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Indirect / digital access

SAP

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Org · API limits

Salesforce

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PVU · ILMT · sub-capacity

IBM

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Representative engagements

Illustrative engagement types for the categories this firm covers. Specific outcome figures are not published.

  • Audit Defense for a Microsoft estate, scoped to audit stage and exposure.
  • Re-measurement of entitlement versus deployment ahead of a renewal.
  • Negotiation support to contest an inflated initial claim.
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02 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does 2Data do?

Vendor- and tool-agnostic licensing boutique working across Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce and IBM optimization. Engagements run buyer-side, from audit response through negotiation and ongoing optimization.

Which vendors does 2Data cover?

2Data covers Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, IBM across these services: Audit Defense, License Negotiation, Renewal & Contract Negotiation, Licensing Advisory & Optimization, Compliance Assessment (ELP).

Is 2Data independent?

Yes — it is listed as independent, with no vendor partnership or reseller relationship, which is shown as a pro. Independence is a fact for you to weigh, not a recommendation.

Does the directory rank or recommend 2Data?

No. This is a directory, not a ranking. Every firm is described with balanced pros and cons in neutral order. We do not score, rank or recommend firms.

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