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Athena Technology Consulting

Test the Future in Weeks—Scale the Winners, 
​Scrap the Hype

A shiny platform can turn into a money pit if the contract hides escalators, licences run wild, or the vendor holds the only keys to your data. Athena keeps buying decisions objective, contracts airtight, costs lean, and exits painless—so you get the value you paid for and none of the surprises.

The Pain You’re Feeling

Endless demos, still no clarity on which product fits best.
Renewal quotes jump 30 percent and arrive two weeks before the deadline.
Zombie licences and shadow SaaS eat budget and raise audit risk.
One supplier owns a mission-critical stack; switching feels like open-heart surgery.

How We Fix It - Your Hero’s Journey

Define True Needs
We run a fast requirements sprint that ranks must-have features, success metrics, and total-cost targets—no more “nice-to-have” bloat.
Create a Level Playing Field
Clear RFPs, scoring rubrics, and scripted demos let vendors compete on facts, not flashy slides.
Negotiate with Data, Not Hope
Live benchmark intel shows fair market prices, typical discounts, and hidden fee traps—so you bargain from strength.
Tame the Licence Jungle
Our SAM analysts match entitlements to actual use, right-size tiers, and reclaim idle seats before the audit letter arrives.
Manage Risk—and the Exit Door
Contract clauses, escrow options, and fail-over drills ensure you can leave or pivot without drama if a partner falters.

Sub-Services You Get

Technology-Vendor Selection & RFP Management
Objective scorecards, tight timelines, and demo scripts that surface the best fit fast.
Commercial Benchmarking & Contract Negotiation
Real-world price comps, red-lined terms, and talk tracks that lock in savings and stronger SLAs.
Software-Asset Management & Licence Optimisation
Full inventory, usage vs. entitlement analysis, and automation to keep spend low and audits stress-free.
Third-Party Risk Management & Exit Planning
Continuous health and security monitoring, right-to-audit clauses, and tested off-ramps that keep you in control.

Our Step-by-Step Way

Needs & Budget Sprint – scope, priorities, ROI targets.
Market Scan & RFP – shortlist, score, and invite bids.
Benchmark & Negotiate – data-driven counter-offers, contract redlines.
Optimise & Monitor – licence cleanup, vendor KPIs, risk dashboards.
Plan the Exit – escrow, migration scripts, and tabletop drills—just in case.

Why Athena Technology Consulting?

Vendor-neutral stance. We do not resell or take referral fees—advice stays unbiased.
Live deal data. Thousands of anonymised contracts inform every benchmark.
Outcome-linked fees. Part of our pay depends on dollars saved and risk reduced.
Security first. ISO-aligned workflows and audit-ready evidence from day one.

Ready to Pay Less, Worry Less, and Stay in Control?

Book a 30-minute sourcing call and receive a vendor-selection or cost-reduction game plan you can start this quarter.

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