In today's competitive software landscape, vendor sprawl is a common challenge. But did you know that IT software consolidation holds the key to overcoming this obstacle? From cost savings to enhanced security, the benefits are far-reaching and game-changing. Read on to learn more about FNTS' Software Advocacy offering.
According to a recent Gartner survey, 75% of organizations consolidated security vendors in 2022, compared to only 29% in 2020.
Consolidating IT software refers to the process of rationalizing and optimizing the software that independent software vendors provide to support business processes and systems.
Below are 10 value-added benefits of Software Consolidation.
- Cost Reduction
Consolidation can lead to reduced software licensing, maintenance and support costs. Instead of managing multiple ISV systems, FNTS can often negotiate better terms, utilize licenses more efficiently and provide better budget predictability.
- Simplified Management
Establishing ISV standards, and thus supporting fewer vendor systems, simplifies system management and makes it easier to monitor, update and maintain the software environment. This can result in reduced complexity, in addition to improved overall system reliability. FNTS streamlines services and delivery by consolidating software solutions and invoices into one master service agreement with bottom-line pricing.
- Enhanced Productivity
Organizations can eliminate redundant software systems, reduce inefficiencies and improve overall productivity. Fewer connections to manage among different systems means fewer integration challenges.
- Improved Security
Managing a smaller set of software applications generally makes it easier to apply consistent security policies, updates and patches across a reduced number of systems, leading to improved overall security posture.
- Effective Data Integration
It becomes more straightforward to integrate and share data across different facets of an organization. This can lead to improved data accuracy, reporting and decision-making.
- Scalability
Resources can be allocated more efficiently to a smaller number of systems for improved scalability. This can help organizations better adapt to changing business needs and growth.
- Streamlined User Experience
There are fewer interfaces for users to learn, navigate and support. This can result in a more consistent and user-friendly experience for employees and customers. In addition, training new employees and providing ongoing technical support becomes more manageable and efficient.
- Quicker Resolutions
The process of identifying and troubleshooting issues can be simplified as IT teams focus their efforts on a smaller set of systems. This results in quicker problem resolution.
- Alignment with Business Objectives
By reducing the complexity of the IT environment, organizations can better allocate resources towards innovation and initiatives that drive business value.
- Regulatory and Compliance Benefits
Consolidating software ISVs can help organizations maintain software compliance by simplifying licensing and consolidating capacity reporting. In addition, it can reduce the frequency of disruptive software audits.
Regulatory and Compliance Benefits
Consolidating software ISVs can help organizations maintain software compliance by simplifying licensing and consolidating capacity reporting. In addition, it can reduce the frequency of disruptive software audits. The process of consolidating IT software can be complex and challenging. It requires careful analysis, planning and execution to avoid disruption to business operations. Additionally, not all situations may justify consolidation as some level of diversity in software systems might be necessary to meet specific business requirements. FNTS can help you assess the pros and cons in the context of your organization's unique needs before implementing a consolidation initiative. By leveraging FNTS’ purchasing power and tapping into our experts’ wealth of knowledge, FNTS can implement a detailed consolidation plan that creates long-term value and efficiency within your IT department.
Learn more about our Software Advocacy offerings at https://www.fnts.com/services/software-advocacy, or reach out to our Director of Software Sales, Jim Cannon, to discuss how we can tailor a software consolidation strategy to your organization's unique needs.
