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Transforming Federal SAM Excellence with SIE Consulting Group

SIE Consulting Group embarked on a mission to revolutionize Federal Software Asset Management (SAM) practices, aiming to establish the gold standard in SAM programs across government agencies.

Objectives

  • Develop and implement a Federal-best SAM program.
  • Manage over $350M of annual software licensing, spanning 85 unique publishers.
  • Yield Effective Licensing Positions to achieve more than $40M in Realized Cost Savings.
  • Mitigate compliance and audit risks for 1,600 unique software titles.
  • Provide expertise in cloud licensing to facilitate transitions from on-premise hosting to cloud infrastructure and applications.
  • Establish a robust Program Office, complete with governance programs, standardized processes, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to enhance SAM proficiency across the Federal landscape.

Solutions

SIE Consulting Group implemented a multifaceted approach to meet and exceed the set objectives:

Deployed a comprehensive SAM program tailored to the unique needs of Federal agencies, ensuring compliance, cost savings, and risk mitigation.

Implemented centralized management for over $350M in annual software licensing, optimizing procurement and utilization.

Leveraged advanced methodologies to determine Effective Licensing Positions, resulting in over $40M in Realized Cost Savings.

Identified and mitigated compliance and audit risks for 1,600 unique software titles, ensuring adherence to licensing agreements.

Provided specialized guidance to facilitate the transition from on-premise hosting to cloud infrastructure and applications.

Established a dedicated Program Office equipped with governance programs, standardized processes, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.

Developed and delivered tailored training programs to enhance SAM proficiency, fostering a culture of compliance and efficiency.

Benefits

Realized over $40M in cost savings through Effective Licensing Positions and strategic procurement practices.

Successfully mitigated compliance and audit risks for 1,600 unique software titles, ensuring Federal agencies operate within licensing agreements.

Guided agencies through seamless transitions from on-premise hosting to cloud infrastructure, optimizing efficiency and scalability.

Established a robust Program Office, ensuring standardized processes, governance, and comprehensive reporting for sustained success.

Delivered training programs that elevated SAM proficiency across the Federal landscape, promoting a culture of compliance and excellence.

At A Glance

Challenges

  • Significant financial waste due to unused software licenses
  • Uncertainty with complex cloud transitions

Benefits

  • $40M+ Cost Savings Achieved
  • 1,600+ Compliance Risks Mitigated
  • Efficient Cloud Transition Success