For a government organization tasked with critical public services, reliable and cost-effective IT systems were paramount. For nearly a decade, they relied on a technology consultant to guide their decisions. Unfortunately, the consultant’s close ties to a single on-premises technology vendor created a conflict of interest that went unnoticed for years.
The organization had been paying $1,000,000 annually for the vendor’s on-premises solution—a total of $8 million over eight years. While the system met their basic needs, it was costly, inflexible, and increasingly outdated. When the organization sought to modernize its IT infrastructure and explore cloud-based solutions, its consultant dismissed the idea, insisting on continuing with the vendor’s on-premises offerings.
Frustrated, the organization turned to STG, a technology advisory firm known for its independence from any vendor relationships. STG’s unbiased approach allowed them to focus solely on the organization’s needs without being influenced by vendor incentives.
STG conducted a comprehensive assessment of the organization’s IT requirements and determined that a multi-cloud solution would be far more effective. By migrating its entire system to the cloud, STG was able to replicate all the functionality of the on-premises solution while introducing improved scalability, reliability, and performance.
The results were astounding. The organization’s annual IT costs dropped from $1,000,000 to just $70,000—a 93% reduction. Beyond the cost savings, the cloud-based system provided the flexibility to adapt to changing demands and reduced the risk of vendor lock-in.
This case study underscores the importance of choosing a truly independent technology advisor. Unlike vendor-affiliated consultants, STG is able to provide a solution tailored to the organization’s best interests, not the interests of a specific vendor. By breaking free from vendor dependency, the organization gained a modern, efficient IT infrastructure that enabled them to focus on their mission while saving millions in the process.
A great way to start a successful cloud journey is with a no-cost, no-commitment Well-Architected Review (WAR). You might also continue to study more about the cloud and STG’s leading role as an independent technology consulting firm.
