Reply To: Select two of the questions in the survey and define how you could improve this area and identify the type and scope of possible cost savings and return on investment opportunities you see within your organization.

[Heather Waider]

Centralize the software request process.
Improvements: some required form data is not easily accessible, potential to link data to auto populate
Types of cost savings: reallocate unused licenses instead of buying new
Scope of cost savings: opportunities to negotiate volume pricing with vendor
ROI opportunities: greater acceptance to conform with process

Formal software RFP process.
Improvements: expand to include niche vendors/software titles
Types of cost savings: reallocate unused licenses instead of buying ne
Scope of cost savings: opportunities to negotiate volume pricing with vendor
ROI opportunities: reduce time spend and staff needed to manage silo’d licenses