SOLUTIONs
Application Rationalization
Simplify your software footprint and strengthen supplier negotiations
Stop the Software Sprawl
Too many applications. Not enough value. Enterprises are drowning in redundant, underutilized software. Overlap is hiding in plain sight – spanning business units, regions, and functions – and it’s costing you. NPI’s Application Rationalization services help you identify overlap, minimize cost, and strengthen buy-side leverage – whether you choose to consolidate or not.
We Meet You Wherever You Are on Your Application Rationalization Journey
Whether you’re just beginning to map your software landscape or you’re ready to consolidate and negotiate, NPI equips you with the insight and tools that deliver immediate value. With NPI’s Application Rationalization services, you can:
- Identify redundant, underused, or overlapping applications
- Eliminate unnecessary licensing and support costs
- Strengthen renewal leverage with vendor-specific insights (with or without consolidation)
- Improve software governance
- Build a collaborative roadmap for smart consolidation
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Value that Goes Beyond Software Consolidation
Application Rationalization isn’t just about cutting software – it’s about building leverage.
NPI helps you uncover overlap that can be turned into negotiation gold, even if you’re not ready to consolidate. We arm you with proof points that challenge vendors to sharpen pricing and justify value. This data-driven approach transforms renewals into opportunities to reduce cost, optimize contracts, and realign software investment with real-world usage.
Why the Fortune 500 Trust NPI for Application Rationalization
We don’t just help you clean house – we help you negotiate smarter. That’s why the world’s top brands trust us. With NPI, you gain access to:
- Purpose-built AI tools to identify functional and vendor-level overlap fast
- Expert-led assessments that validate opportunities and mitigate risk
- Custom playbooks that guide timing, messaging, and negotiation strategy
- Deep vendor intelligence across 3,000+ suppliers and 22 years of experience
