Public Sector organisations can now access Smarter Business Processes’ specialist
Smartsheet services through G-Cloud 15 on the Digital Marketplace.
For organisations that already use Smartsheet, the timing is particularly relevant.
Smartsheet has notified public sector customers that they will need to transition to its User Subscription Model at their next renewal, making now a good time to look carefully at how the platform is being used and what your organisation will need going forward.
At Smarter Business Processes, we’ve been supporting Smartsheet users since 2014.
And while licensing changes can affect costs, there are also opportunities to make sure you’re getting the best value from the platform; giving the right people the right access, checking that your setup still reflects the way your teams work and making better use of the functionality you already have.
Make your next renewal work for you
The change in subscription model gives you a natural opportunity to review what you have rather than simply carry your existing setup forward.
We help clients understand how many licences they are likely to need under the new model, objectively assess who needs Editor access and identify where their current setup could be streamlined.
In some cases, our own apps can help mitigate the financial impact of licensing changes by delivering required functionality in a different way. But these conversations often uncover opportunities that go much further than licensing.
One client already knew Smartsheet had significant potential but felt they were using it in a fairly rudimentary way. A manual process involved information moving from their CRM into Smartsheet, selecting the right project template and then entering information that already existed elsewhere.
We connected the two systems and used Smarter Launch Pad to automate the process. New task lists can now be created within minutes, removing duplicated data entry and saving many hours of administration each week.
Another long-standing client already had a highly automated workflow running from its CRM through multiple Smartsheets when a new requirement emerged as part of its ISO accreditation. It needed to report on a KPI using information that was already held across hundreds of sheets.
Rather than rebuilding the process, we used Smarter SheetManager to update those sheets across multiple workspaces and create reporting that allowed the business to analyse two years of performance data.
That’s often where the real value of a review lies. Your organisation may already have the data, the platform and much of the process you need. Some expert input can help you see where it could work harder for you.
Whatever the outcome, the aim is simple: to make sure the investment you make at your next renewal is the right one for your organisation.
Start the conversation before renewal
If your public sector organisation has a Smartsheet renewal approaching, it’s worth starting the conversation before renewal becomes purely a licensing exercise.
Tell us how you’re using Smartsheet now, where people are having to work around the system and what you’d like to be easier. We can look at the whole picture, from licensing and access through to the way your processes, integrations, reporting and apps are working together and help you identify where there is scope to get more from your investment.
With our support and advice now available through G-Cloud 15, public sector organisations have a straightforward route to access our expertise through the Digital Marketplace knowing that we have been vetted and approved as suppliers under the framework.
Rather than simply renewing what you have today, use the opportunity to make sure Smartsheet is set up for what your organisation needs tomorrow.
If you’d like to explore this further, simply fill in our contact form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a free call.
