ESG Technical Validation: AWS Marketplace Purchasing Efficiency

Speeding and Simplifying the Software Procurement Cycle

In recent years, IT organizations have begun to transform business using digital technology building new strategies and business models. This digital transformation is driving more online analytics, transactions, and payments; leveraging more cloud-based infrastructure and software; increasing the proportion of remote workers; and expanding applications such as telemedicine. User demands are escalating, as they expect applications and data to be continuously available and quickly scalable, while businesses demand faster innovation with adherence to security, compliance, and governance mandates.

Cloud software can make organizations more agile, able to respond more quickly to changing market conditions to increase profitability. However, cumbersome corporate procurement processes can delay purchases, while having users circumvent these processes can result in lack of visibility, compromised security and compliance, overlapping functionality, and excess cost.

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