A mid-sized oil and gas company significantly reduced costs while supporting green initiatives by metering active software usage across its operations. With more than 350 high-end UNIX workstations generating high service provider fees, the company needed a more sustainable approach. After evaluating several options, it chose to track actual computer usage using Open iT solutions. This visibility enabled the company to safely reduce the number of workstations to meet real demand, cutting overall costs by 70 percent. The approach lowered IT expenses, reduced energy consumption, and aligned operational efficiency with environmental goals without compromising productivity.

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