Maximum efficiency through optimized Adobe contract consolidation

From analysis to implementation: holistic technology consulting for license efficiency

The SoftwareOne Advisory Service precisely analyzed Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen’s requirements and presented the globally active group of companies with tailor-made solutions. Targeted consolidation of Adobe contracts and utilizing Adobe Cloud products brought MR multiple advantages and benefits. 

A vital benefit of the new approach for MR is continuous Adobe product updating, including all software and associated applications in use. The consulting team paid particular attention to security of the client apps. Another positive impact is reduced MR effort updating its Adobe products, which relieves pressure on internal IT support. Using the Adobe Admin Console centrally facilitates access to all Adobe products and significantly reduces administrative effort. 

"The decision favoring Adobe Cloud products brings tangible added value to our work processes. The products represent a modern, efficient, and flexible solution for our group of companies."
Thomas Rudrof, Head of Anwenderdienste Reinhausen Gruppe at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH

By connecting the Adobe Admin Console to the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD), MR now can flexibly carry out internal administration of Adobe users while conveniently using familiar tools. In addition, the structured product portfolio with standardized terms offers better cost control and a clear overview of all licenses. 

Finally, the flexible allocation of licenses to different users enables MR to efficiently use resources, as the licenses can be used specifically where they are most needed.

Automation of business processes

Increasing digitization has caused MR to implement a global "cloud-first approach" throughout the company. Following the successful introduction of M365 with its comprehensive communication and collaboration tools, MR is now focused on automating and integrating workflows. Initially, this was to be supported by Adobe's PDF, signature, and creative solutions, as well as others already in use. However, management challenges arose from unwieldy licensing programs.

Still, to make the most of its Adobe investment, MR needed advisory assistance to help with variations in product administration. Insufficient update automation coupled with intense support requirements complicated the internal IT workload. And products from other providers posed similar challenges. While Adobe offers its customers a wide range of products and licensing options, which licensing would avoid unnecessary costs? Would all legal requirements still be met after a contract consolidation? Which Adobe products meet the security requirements of MR, and how could new licenses be added without obstacles?

To bring order to its license chaos, MR turned to the experts at SoftwareOne. The SoftwareOne team would provide extensive licensing and technical consulting know-how to provide professional answers to all these questions.

From analysis to implementation: holistic technology consulting for license efficiency

The SoftwareOne Advisory Service precisely analyzed Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen’s requirements and presented the globally active group of companies with tailor-made solutions. Targeted consolidation of Adobe contracts and utilizing Adobe Cloud products brought MR multiple advantages and benefits. 

A vital benefit of the new approach for MR is continuous Adobe product updating, including all software and associated applications in use. The consulting team paid particular attention to security of the client apps. Another positive impact is reduced MR effort updating its Adobe products, which relieves pressure on internal IT support. Using the Adobe Admin Console centrally facilitates access to all Adobe products and significantly reduces administrative effort. 

"The decision favoring Adobe Cloud products brings tangible added value to our work processes. The products represent a modern, efficient, and flexible solution for our group of companies."
Thomas Rudrof, Head of Anwenderdienste Reinhausen Gruppe at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH

By connecting the Adobe Admin Console to the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD), MR now can flexibly carry out internal administration of Adobe users while conveniently using familiar tools. In addition, the structured product portfolio with standardized terms offers better cost control and a clear overview of all licenses. 

Finally, the flexible allocation of licenses to different users enables MR to efficiently use resources, as the licenses can be used specifically where they are most needed.