
Evolving IT Procurement Strategies in the Cloud Era
As organizations adapt to the digital transformation landscape, IT procurement strategies are evolving, driven by the shift to cloud services. This shift encompasses financial model changes, increased adoption rates, and a focus on operational improvements post-cloud adoption. Managed services play a crucial role in this evolution, offering predictable costs and evergreen technology platforms to manage infrastructure efficiently.
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RED RIVER XAAS V1 Rough Cut 1
RED RIVER AT-A-GLANCE 28 $1billion REVENUE 2022 YEARS IN BUSINESS 750+ EMPLOYEES MAJOR LOCATIONS SOC3 / SOC2 Type II $150 billion PORTFOLIO VALUE Federal Headquarters Chantilly, VA 1,500+ CERTIFICATIONS SECURE OPERATIONS Offshore Opps Center Bengaluru, India Multiple Service Centers Corporate Headquarters Claremont, NH Managed Services Chantilly, VA 15,000+ VOLUNTEER HOURS IN 2022 24x7x365 DELIVERY 200+ OEM PARTNERS GLOBAL CAPABILITY TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS AREN T BLACK AND WHITE. THINK RED.
OUR STRATEGY Delivering Technology Transformation Driven by Customer Outcomes Business Units Practice Areas Technology Solutions Cybersecurity Cloud Broad range of Hardware and Software resale offerings to include delivery and license management Delivering our customers cybersecurity needs through the Zero Trust model Helping our customers manage the cost and the complexity in a multi-cloud environment Managed Services LEVERAGE AI/ML & DATA ANALYTICS ACROSS ALL AREAS In cloud or on-prem hosting, asset, license and certificate management. Multiple levels of management and maintenance support Modern Infrastructure Collaboration Government Technology Services Driving IT modernization into our customers environment; network, data center and mobility Helping our customers create productive employee environment in a post pandemic world Multi-year customer programs where we manage, design, integrate and deliver specific IT solutions to meet a customer outcome.
IT PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES ARE EVOLVING The Cloud Has Changed The Way We Think About Digital Estate Management Basic Tenants Undeniable Adoption Financial Model Reset 94% of enterprises use cloud services 67% of enterprise infrastructure is cloud-based 92% of businesses have a multi-cloud strategy 80% of companies report operation improvements after adopting the cloud 90% of large enterprises have adopted a multi- cloud infrastructure 76% of organizations worldwide use a multi- cloud operating model 85% of organizations will embrace a cloud-first principle by 2025 Rather than buying IT assets with cash (CAPEX), IT is paid for in a predictable monthly payment (OPEX) Managed Services Included Monitoring, patching, upgrades and infrastructure management are included in the foundational cost model Evergreen Technology Platform Tech debt becomes a thing of the past. Platforms are kept current while eliminating the need for costly one time projects
THE NEXT FRONTIER IS APPROACHING Organizations Are Looking For As A Service (XaaS) Alternatives for Core IT Assets The Next Frontier is Core IT Assets as a Service (XaaS) Hyperscalers and SaaS Providers Solve The First Frontier Hardware, Software / Licensing, Professional Services and Managed Services bundled together for a predictable monthly fee Vertical Applications are being modernized on micro service based hyperscale platforms Desktops, Laptops, BYOD Devices End User Compute Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Network Horizontal Applications (ERP, CRM, UC, Directory Services, Email, File Sharing, Collaboration) are available on SaaS platforms Compute, Network, Storage Data Center
XAAS: THE NEXT FRONTIER Organizations Are Looking For As A Service (XaaS) Alternatives for Core IT Assets Data Center Network End User Compute XaaS provides technology solutions to customers as a recurring service. This is a shift from the one-time purchase of a product. Traditional XaaS Streamlined, OPEX Type Pay as You Go Procurements Includes all hardware, software / licensing, professional and managed services Converts all product and services consumption into a monthly payment Evergreen Technology Platforms By converting to a monthly payment, your environment will remain current forever Managed Services Included Monitoring, Alerting, Remediation, Patching, Upgrades and Escalations all in foundational pricing Individual Project Based Procurements Tech refresh projects are individually managed Software / Licensing administration becomes burdensome CAPEX budgets influence Tech Refresh Organizations suffer from tech debt due to CAPEX restrictions Separate Managed Services Contracts Cloud, UC, Network, Datacenter and Service Desk contracts are each negotiated separately
XAAS: THE NEXT FRONTIER Organizations Are Looking For As A Service (XaaS) Alternatives for Core IT Assets XaaS provides technology solutions to customers as a recurring service. This is a shift from the one-time purchase of a product. Network End User Compute Data Center Desktop / Laptop hardware Vendor maintenance / support services Image / application management and deployment Hardware failure / RMA management Escalation support for internal IT departments Hardware: Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Software / Licensing Vendor maintenance / support services Design and implementation services Managed Services Monitoring, alerting and remediation Patching and upgrades Hardware failure / RMA management Escalation support for internal IT departments Hardware: Compute, network, storage Software / Licensing Vendor maintenance / support services Design and implementation services Managed Services Monitoring, alerting and remediation Patching and upgrades Hardware failure / RMA management Escalation support for internal IT departments
RED RIVER XAAS OFFERS Organizations Are Looking For As A Service (XaaS) Alternatives for Core IT Assets Red River s XaaS program has solutions for clients looking for anything from straightforward, pre- packaged designs (Mainstream XaaS) through individualized, complex architectures (Bespoke XaaS) Ideal for organizations that prefer simple, outcome based IT services Built on Tier 1, Blue Chip OEM platforms Streamlined design, configuration and deployment services for easier implementation timelines Templated managed service program to optimize uptime, performance and reliability Pre-packaged, Red River validated configurations Mainstream XaaS Ideal for clients that have unique requirements and / or OEM brand preference Red River works with the client to Design the environment and obtain optimal OEM pricing Build professional services scope for implementation Build managed services scope and SLAs Client enjoys all the benefits of XaaS consumption model using an IT environment specifically tailored to their needs Client Specific Configurations to Address Unique Requirements Bespoke XaaS TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS AREN T BLACK AND WHITE. THINK RED.
RED RIVER XAAS OFFERS Organizations Are Looking For As A Service (XaaS) Alternatives for Core IT Assets Red River s XaaS Program Is Designed To Address The Next Frontier Inclusive Foundation Bundles Flexible Payment Terms Multiple End of Term Options Hardware, software and licensing Design, implementation and project management services Managed Services Monitoring, alerting and remediation Hardware failure / RMA management Patching and upgrades Capacity management Escalation support for internal IT department 36 or 60 month terms Payments can be monthly, quarterly or annually Incremental purchases can be co- termed with base agreement or put on a new 36 or 60 month schedule Tech refresh with state of the art technology to keep environment current Purchase the equipment outright for residual value Continue month to month Return the equipment TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS AREN T BLACK AND WHITE. THINK RED.
RED RIVER END TO END ITAAS A Comprehensive Portfolio Allows Clients A Full Stack Of As A Service Options Eliminate Technical Debt and Stay Current Forever Predictable Expense Model Outcome Based Services Core IT As a Service Cloud Additional Services Hyperscaler End User Compute End User Device Mgmt Backup / DR Service Desk SIEM / SOC Network SaaS XDR / Anti- Malware Field Services Colocation UCaaS Data Center TECHNOLOGY DECISIONS AREN T BLACK AND WHITE. THINK RED.
QUESTIONS? <Name>, Account Executive name.name@redriver.com (123) 456-7890 www.redriver.com