Case Study: Oxford City Council achieves 20% server licensing savings with Bytes Technology

Delivering tangible savings and benefits through effective software asset management and subsequent vendor negotiations

Bytes Technology worked with Oxford City Council, a public sector organization serving 152,000 residents, to address the challenge of upgrading its desktop and server platforms while regaining clarity over software licensing after IT provisioning had been outsourced. With limited in-house licensing knowledge, the council needed help to accurately assess its software estate, ensure compliance, and avoid unnecessary spend.

Bytes Technology delivered a software asset audit and supported the council through Microsoft Enterprise Agreements covering desktop and core infrastructure licensing. By auditing requirements, mapping the estate, and negotiating the agreements, Bytes Technology helped Oxford City Council achieve 20% savings on server licensing and 15% savings on desktop licensing, while improving compliance, accuracy of software records, and flexibility for future IT needs.

Oxford City Council

David Oakes

ICT Client Manager