Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano aims to save more than $280 million over the next six years by consolidating software licensing purchases. While it may save money, critics say the move will reduce opportunities for solution providers selling into the government.
The Department of Homeland Security’s plan to save money on software purchasing will likely make it harder for solution providers and integrators to sell into the massive federal agency.
In a plan announced last week by Secretary Janet Napolitano that DHS will consolidate software licensing purchasing, which is expected to save more than $280 million over the next six years.
“By using strategic sourcing — in other words, buying these licenses as one department — we expect to save over $47 million per year, and $283 million over the next six years,” she said in a news conference.