Slovakia's largest energy provider achieves 72% cost reduction with Forscope
Slovenské elektrárne deployed 420 professional licenses for Microsoft Project and Visio, achieving 72% cost reduction and saving hundreds of thousands of euros.
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72%
Cost reduction achieved in software procurement
300+
Professional licenses successfully deployed
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Critical software upgraded
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European markets served in one project
✔ 72% total cost reduction achieved across the entire software procurement
✔ 420 professional licenses successfully deployed across the organization
✔ Hundreds of thousands of euros saved compared to market prices
✔ Enhanced functionality through Professional editions at lower cost than Standard versions
✔ Zero operational disruption during the transition
Slovenské elektrárne achieved a 72% total cost reduction with zero operational disruption. The organization benefited from enhanced functionality through Professional editions and future-proofed their digital capabilities for years to come.
Products and services supplied
Microsoft Visio 2019 Professional
Microsoft Project 2019 Professional
Forscope’s deep understanding of enterprise software licensing and commitment to cost optimization made them the ideal partner for Slovenské elektrárne’s digital transformation needs. Our engagement focused on two key areas:
Strategic License Assessment
Conducted comprehensive analysis of the company’s software requirements.
Identified opportunity to upgrade directly to Professional editions instead of Standard.
Recommended consolidation of licenses to maximize cost efficiency.
Procurement Optimization
Secured 150 Visio Professional 2019 licenses at 68% below market rate.
Delivered 270 Project Professional 2019 licenses with 73% cost reduction.
Implemented full deployment by February 2021, ensuring seamless transition from legacy systems.
This strategic approach not only met Slovenské elektrárne’s immediate needs for software modernization but also provided enhanced functionality through Professional editions while delivering substantial cost savings.
", "challenge": "Facing the end of support for critical software systems in 2020, Slovenské elektrárne needed to modernize their digital infrastructure while managing costs effectively. With over 300 workstations requiring updates to both Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project software, the company faced a significant investment decision. The challenge was twofold: ensuring uninterrupted operations and data security while optimizing procurement costs for a large-scale software deployment.
The stakes were particularly high given their position as Slovakia’s largest electricity provider, where any disruption in workflow management tools could impact service delivery across three European markets. The company needed a solution that would not only upgrade their existing capabilities but also provide a cost-effective path to advanced features needed for future operations.
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