The transformation began with standardized IT asset lifecycle management and SAM optimization for consistency and oversight. Deploying the SAM platform enabled real-time insights, proactive asset management and software license optimization, leading to significant cost savings. In addition, the governance framework reinforced enterprise software compliance and continuous improvement, enabling high SAM maturity levels.
The company’s key initiatives included categorizing vendors by risk, streamlining compliance reporting, identifying remediation opportunities, supporting audits and enhancing cloud cost optimization. They also established a hardware asset baseline for both compute and non-compute devices to align with a comprehensive IT asset lifecycle management approach.
The enhanced IT governance practices led to additional support to M&As, risk mitigation, aligning acquisitions and streamlining integration with expert guidance on cultural and technological transitions. With a robust audit defense strategy, the telecom company could ensure compliance with major vendors, while regular entitlement and deployment assessments prevented compliance issues during audits. In addition, collaborating closely with its security department, the company could address the issue of unauthorized software installations.
The transformation streamlined compliance reporting, enabled early risk detection and improved cloud service utilization, resulting in substantial cost savings and stronger financial governance. The comprehensive approach led to a transformed SAM process, enhancing the company’s operational efficiency while supporting its strategic financial goals.