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| Deal size (contract value) | Reference deals | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $250k | 700 | 11% | 15% | 19% |
| $250k to $1M | 415 | 19% | 25% | 30% |
| $1M to $5M | 529 | 31% | 35% | 41% |
| Over $5M | 156 | 40% | 46% | 53% |
Figures computed from the anonymized reference agreements in the IBM MQ (enterprise messaging) dataset behind our in-app benchmarking tools. Aggregates only; cohorts too thin to publish are left out rather than estimated. Deal size bands reflect the net contract value of the agreement, not the list value.
IBM MQ deals in our reference book close at a median of 25% off list, with the middle half of deals landing between 16% and 36%. Deal size is the strongest single driver: agreements under $250,000 in contract value land a median of 15% off, while deals above $5 million reach 46%.
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