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Websense SLP (Software Licensing Program). Sherri Conover Websense Business Unit Manager March 17, 2010 . Basics of the Websense SLP. Software discounts have been pre-negotiated between Websense, State of CA, and Evolve Technology Group based on forecasted purchases.
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Websense SLP(Software Licensing Program) Sherri Conover Websense Business Unit ManagerMarch 17, 2010
Basics of the Websense SLP • Software discounts have been pre-negotiated between Websense, State of CA, and Evolve Technology Group based on forecasted purchases. • Discounts are passed on to both state and local customers through Evolve Technology Group. • The SLP Agreement streamlines the purchasing process and reduces costs by eliminating the need for individual departments and other public entities to conduct repetitive bids for their software needs.
Available for Use by: The customers that may use the SLP consist of: • State Departments • Boards & Commissions • Cities, Counties & Special Districts • Educational Entities & Public Entities (that can expend public funds)
How to Use SLP Contracts • Solicit Three Offers • Request a Copy of the SLP Contract • Issue a Std. 65 Purchase Order • No Hardware or Consulting Services
Benefits • Save Money • Save Time • Easy to Use • Great Asset Management • Increased Dollar Threshold ($2,000,000)
The Best Security for Modern IT ThreatsSherri Conover Websense Business Unit ManagerMarch 17, 2010
Who we are: • Evolve is a “Boutique” VAR • Company was formed in 2001 • Strong government/enterprise focus • Highly specialized in network infrastructure and data security (multi-vendor integration experts) • Websense Partner since 2002 • 100% Websense Focused resources • Evolve utilizes a consultative process
Evolve Technology Group’s Unique Position Evolve Technology Group has developed a successful Websense business practice by helping our clients address their Essential Information Protection needs for the past 9 years Nimble, responsive, knowledgeable Public sector expertise Dedicated and focused sales team and technical team specializing in Websense Websense trained and certified Technical Consultants to assist with design and deployments Websense Authorized Training Center Websense Authorized Service Provider
Core Competencies Professional Service Offerings
Evolve Technology Group Clients Commercial Enterprise State Gov Local Gov Health Care Education
Conclusion • Budget impacts to all Government entities in California require all of us to look for areas that reduce cost. • Evolve & Websense continue our efforts to reduce your software costs and maintain the security of Essential Information to all CA governmental entities through this new Software Volume License Agreement. • Through the SLP website, customer education seminars and other marketing avenues, we will continue to reach out and help our customers achieve software purchasing success.
Questions? Steve Lower SLP Program Manager Dept. of General Services 707 Third Street, 2nd Floor West Sacramento, CA 95605 (916) 375-4539 steve.lower@dgs.ca.gov http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/masters/slp.htm Sherri Conover Websense Business Unit Manager Evolve Technology Group 233 Technology Way, Suite 4 Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 577-2183 sconover@go-evolve.com www.go-evolve.com