1. Cost Savings:

Enterprise licensing offers volume discounts based on the historical investments made by the GC in SAS products, reducing the overall expense compared to purchasing individual licenses for each user or department.

2. Modernization:

Modernize legacy SAS technology in use across GC in a coordinated approach, with TBS-OCIO oversight, allowing flexible computing infrastructure while reducing technical debt, in alignment with OCIO’s Digital Ambition and Cloud Adoption Strategy.

3. Simplified Management:

It streamlines software management and compliance by consolidating licensing into one agreement, making it easier to track usage and renewals.

4. Consistent Access:

Provides uniform access to the software across the entire organization, ensuring existing employees have the tools they need without the complexity of managing multiple types of licenses.

5. Flexibility and Scalability:

Allows for easier scaling of software usage as the organization grows or changes, often including provisions for adding or removing users as needed.

6. Enhanced Support and Services:

Typically includes additional support, training and services that might not be available with individual licenses, enhancing the overall value of the agreement.