Independent Autodesk Advisory

Facing an Autodesk audit? We protect your interests, not theirs.

Independent advisory for Autodesk audit defense and license negotiations. We are not an Autodesk partner, reseller, or affiliate. Our only client is you. We know the vendor playbook because we used to run it.

100% Independent 500+ Engagements $2.1B Under Advisory
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We are NOT an Autodesk partner, reseller, or affiliate

When your advisor also sells Autodesk licenses, whose side are they on? We have zero commercial relationship with Autodesk. Our only incentive is your outcome.

Trusted by enterprise leaders across industries

Fortune 100 AECGlobal ManufacturerTop 20 ConstructionF500 EnergyLeading Media Group
500+Engagements
35%Avg Cost Reduction
$2.1B+Spend Under Advisory
100%Independent
Proven Results

What happens when you engage us

Autodesk · Audit Defense
$4.2M
Audit claim reduced by 72%

Fortune 200 AEC firm receives $4.2M Autodesk audit finding. We challenge methodology, dispute data, negotiate settlement. Final outcome: $1.2M.

The engagement fee was less than 2% of the savings. Independence from Autodesk was the decisive factor in our ability to challenge their audit methodology.

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Autodesk · Negotiation
38%
Renewal cost reduction

Global manufacturer. EBA renewal heading for 28% increase. We negotiated to 3% net reduction with improved terms. ROI: 14x fees.

Autodesk · License Optimization
$1.8M
Annual savings identified

Construction enterprise. Token Flex overdeployment. We harvested unused licenses and restructured the agreement.

Our Services

Two things we do. Exceptionally well.

We focus exclusively on Autodesk. This depth of specialization is why we consistently outperform generalist firms.

Service 01

Autodesk Audit Defense

You received an audit notification. The clock is ticking. We manage the process, protect your data, challenge findings, and negotiate the lowest possible outcome. Most clients see 60-80% reductions in initial claims.

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Service 02

Autodesk License Negotiations

Renewals, EBA agreements, true-ups, subscription transitions. We bring benchmark data, competitive intelligence, and negotiation expertise that consistently saves enterprises 30-40% on Autodesk spend.

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Resources

Free research. No gatekeeping.

Deep analysis on Autodesk licensing, audit defense, and cost optimization.

Audit Defense

The Autodesk Audit Playbook

What triggers an audit, what Autodesk looks for, your rights, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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Negotiations

Autodesk True-Up: Costs, Traps & Leverage

True-up mechanics, how overcharges happen, and negotiation windows.

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Executive

The CFO Guide to Autodesk Spend

Executive summary of Autodesk licensing economics and your cost reduction roadmap.

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Licensing

Named User Migration Cost Analysis

Forced migration costs, compliance gaps during transition, negotiation tactics.

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Audit Defense

Autodesk Audit Rights: Legal Guide

What they can and cannot demand. Your contractual protections.

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Preparation

90-Day Audit Action Plan

Pre-audit preparation timeline, data collection, legal review, team alignment.

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The Autodesk Licensing Advisor

Weekly insights on Autodesk pricing changes, audit trends, and licensing traps. Read by enterprise IT leaders.

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Why AutodeskAudits

The difference between advice and informed advice

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Vendor independent, buyer aligned

No commissions, no referral fees, no vendor partnerships. Our only client is the enterprise buyer.

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Former insiders, now on your side

Direct experience inside Autodesk channel operations. We know internal pricing tools and pressure points.

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Autodesk specialists

We focus exclusively on Autodesk licensing, audits, and negotiations. This depth is why we outperform generalists.

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Senior people only

No project manager layers. You get the senior consultant directly. Small team, all A-players.

"They reduced our audit exposure by 72%. The initial finding was $4.2M. We settled for under $1.2M. Their independence from Autodesk was the decisive factor."

VP of IT Procurement

Fortune 200 AEC Company

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All consultations are confidential. We respond within 24 hours.

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Start with our research. Deep analysis on Autodesk audits, licensing, and cost optimization.

  • 20 enterprise white papers
  • Audit defense playbooks
  • Negotiation benchmarks
  • Licensing model analysis
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