Media Production Case Studies and Success Stories with Sassafras
CASE STUDY British Broadcasting Corporation
KeyServer helped the British Broadcasting Corporation manage 27,000 computers across the UK. The BBC needed to cut operating costs and improve software license compliance. KeyServer integrated with e...xisting IT tools and provided real-time compliance management. It identified unused software, reduced licensing costs, and stopped unauthorized program use. The BBC cut its software asset management team from dozens to two full-time staff. KeyServer empowered better vendor negotiations and fulfilled the Board of Governors’ cost-cutting mandate.
Education Case Studies and Success Stories with Sassafras
CASE STUDY Parkview School District
K2 – KeyAuditor & KeyServer helped Parkview School District solve a migration management problem. The district needed to update or replace computers to support new mainframe systems. Most of the dist...rict used a manual audit, which was slow, costly, and inaccurate. One school used K2 to run a report in seconds, getting accurate data with no human error. This allowed them to quickly identify which computers needed upgrades or replacement.
The University of Waikato saved over $1 million by using Sassafras Software's AllSight to optimize IT resources and tailor future purchases to actual needs.
K2 – KeyAuditor & KeyServer from Sassafras Software helped Albuquerque Public Schools manage software for 30,000 computers. The IT team used K2 to audit software needs and optimize license usage. For... FileMaker Pro, they saved over $8,000 by reclaiming unused licenses. With Microsoft Office 2004, they saved $5,000 by only buying needed licenses. For iWork, they saved $7,500 by matching licenses to real use. The school now meets all software needs while staying under budget and achieved ROI within months.
AllSight by Sassafras Software helped the University of Waikato track real usage of hardware and software in their computer labs. Before AllSight, the university relied on manual requests and had no ...clear data on IT resource use. With AllSight, they gained real-time usage data, automated reporting, and better IT asset management. The university projects over $1 million in savings by optimizing IT purchases and reducing unnecessary spending. The solution improved lab utilization and student experience while supporting budget constraints.
Sassafras AllSight helps Lynna Jackson manage IT assets in education. She finds Sassafras support much better than other vendors. She uses AllSight more than other management servers. She justifies i...ts use to administration because of its value. She appreciates the easy support and helpful features.
Sassafras K2 helped Evergreen State College manage IT resources during major budget cuts. The college used K2 to analyze computer lab usage and adjust lab hours based on real data. This led to smarte...r lab scheduling, lower costs, and improved student satisfaction. The IT team continues to use K2 reports to optimize lab hours and software license purchases. K2's reporting features made it easy to see when labs were most needed.
Marketing and Advertising Case Studies and Success Stories with Sassafras
CASE STUDY Martin/Williams
K2 – KeyAuditor & KeyServer from Sassafras Software helped Martin/Williams control software licensing costs. The company struggled with high annual fees and unused software licenses. K2 provided deta...iled usage reports, allowing them to reclaim and repurpose licenses. This led to savings of about $14,320 on Microsoft Office licenses. The tool also blocked unauthorized software, improving network security and supporting design team efficiency.
