In short: Buying software through Forever Systems gives UK organisations one account and one invoice for subscriptions from many vendors, advice on the right product and edition before you buy, licence changes handled on request, renewal reminders and engineers who can deploy and support the software. Licences are genuine vendor subscriptions issued in your organisation's name.
Who we are
Software Licensing UK is run by Forever Systems Ltd, part of Forever Group. Forever Group provides IT, cyber security, connectivity, phone systems and business mobile to UK organisations, and Forever Systems supplies and supports the software side.
We supply subscriptions from many software vendors across security, backup and productivity. Because we are not tied to one vendor, our recommendations are based on what suits you. And because our engineers run these products day to day, our advice comes from experience as well as datasheets.
Forever Group also runs specialist sites for the products customers ask about most, including Sophos Intercept X, Check Point Harmony, Cisco Duo and Cisco Umbrella, so you can go deeper on any of them before you decide.
What you get
- One account, one invoice: subscriptions from many vendors consolidated, with monthly and annual terms side by side
- The right edition first time: we check what you need before you buy, so you do not pay for features you will not use or miss ones you need
- Clear licensing advice: how each vendor counts users, devices and mailboxes, and what the term means for reducing licences later
- Changes handled for you: add starters, remove leavers, upgrade editions and true-up with a quick request
- Renewal reminders and reviews: we contact you ahead of renewals with usage, so you renew deliberately
- Deployment and support: our engineers can install, configure, migrate and support the products you buy
- Joined-up security: we can see how your endpoint, email, identity and backup tools fit together, and spot gaps or overlaps
Buying direct vs buying through us
| Direct from each vendor | Through Forever Systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Invoices | One per vendor, often by card | One consolidated invoice |
| Renewals | Separate dates and reminders | One renewal calendar, reviewed with you |
| Choosing editions | Vendor's own sales advice | Independent comparison across vendors |
| Licence changes | Each vendor's portal | One request to us |
| Deployment and support | Vendor support only | Our engineers plus vendor support |
| Ownership | Your account | Your account, in your organisation's name |
Some vendors only sell their business products through service providers, or offer monthly terms only through them, so buying through a supplier can also widen your options. Buying through us does not stop you contacting the vendor or using its documentation and community; it adds a UK team who know your account and can act on your behalf.
How we work
- Understand: we ask about your users, devices, existing tools and what you are trying to achieve.
- Recommend: products, editions and terms, with the licensing explained, and anything you can drop.
- Quote: specific to your quantities and term. We never publish prices because they depend on your requirements, so ask us for a quote.
- Provision and deploy: licences issued in your name, with deployment help if you want it.
- Look after it: changes, true-ups, renewals and support for as long as you need them.
Not sure where to start? Our software licensing guide covers the basics, and the vendors A to Z lists everyone we supply.
Who we work with
We supply businesses of all sizes, from small teams to multi-site organisations, as well as schools, academy trusts, colleges, charities and public sector bodies. For education and charities, we check eligibility for any programmes vendors offer: see education and charity licensing.
Microsoft licences are handled by Forever Group rather than this site; see Microsoft licensing. For Cyber Essentials certification support, visit Cyber Essentials UK. For anything else, contact us and tell us what you need.
How Forever Systems supplies your software licences
Forever Systems Ltd supplies business software subscriptions to UK organisations from one account, with one monthly invoice and a UK team who know the products.
- The right edition first time: we check what you need before you buy, so you are not paying for features you will never use
- Monthly or annual terms where the vendor offers them, and help timing renewals and commitments
- Licence changes handled for you: add or remove users, upgrade editions and true-up without starting a new contract
- Deployment and support from engineers who run these products every day, not just a reseller account
- Consolidated billing and renewal reminders so nothing lapses unexpectedly
We work with businesses, schools, charities and public sector organisations of all sizes.
Need a licence quote or a second opinion on your renewal?
Tell Forever Systems what you need and we will come back to you by email with options, not a hard sell.
Contact usFrequently asked questions
Are licences bought through you genuine?
Yes. They are genuine vendor subscriptions, issued to your organisation and provisioned through the vendor's own systems, with the same features and vendor support as buying direct.
Who owns the subscriptions?
Your organisation does. Accounts are set up in your name and you keep administrator access.
Do you only supply licences, or support them too?
Both. We can simply supply licences, or our engineers can deploy, configure, migrate and support the software.
Is there a minimum order?
Minimums are set by each vendor and vary by product. Tell us what you need and we will confirm the options.