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Software:Transform enterprise software management
Software procurement, licensing and asset management decisions directly impact operational efficiency and budget control. Organisations need strategic guidance to navigate complex vendor relationships, optimise software investments and maintain compliance across their digital estates while accelerating business outcomes.
Discover how we can optimise your software estate and reduce costs.
Complex software estates demand expert guidance
Modern software environments span multiple vendors, licensing models and deployment methods. Without specialist oversight, organisations face compliance risks, budget overruns and missed optimisation opportunities that impact operational efficiency.
Strategic software management drives measurable results
Professional software advisory services deliver comprehensive estate visibility, vendor negotiation expertise and ongoing optimisation. Our specialists ensure your software investments align with business objectives while maintaining compliance and controlling costs.
Key opportunities, challenges and SCC solutions in software
Insights & Resources
People-first AI: Humanising HR in the Public Sector
Public sector HR teams are under pressure—managing rising demand, limited budgets, and shifting workplace expectations. But what if technology could help leaders deliver more human services, not less? AI can lift administrative burdens, streamline employee support, and free HR professionals to focus on meaningful, people-centred work. Workplace Challenges The AI Opportunity When used responsibly, AI…
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Why Your Security Posture Should Be Creating Greater Business Efficiency
When you hear “security posture,” do you think of it as a business accelerator -or just another compliance headache? The truth is, your security posture should be the foundation that lets your business move faster, innovate safely, and focus on what matters most: growth, customer experience, and operational excellence. Security: The Unsung Driver of Efficiency…
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Security Alert: F5 Confirms Breach of Internal Systems
F5 has confirmed that a sophisticated cyber attack led to unauthorised access within its corporate network. According to the company’s official statement (https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000154696), a threat actor gained entry to F5’s internal development environment and accessed portions of source code relating to BIG-IP and F5OS products. F5 has stated that there is no evidence of compromise…
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How to increase cyber resilience and reduce risk without a genie, a lamp, or an unlimited budget.
The reality check: resilience is an operating goal, not a shopping list If you’re waiting for magic genie or a blank cheque to fix security, you’ll wait forever. Resilience isn’t the absence of incidents; it’s the ability to keep operating when systems fail or attackers get through. The good news: you don’t need a genie…
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Observability as a strategic advantage
Move from monitoring to fixing Dashboards don’t fix outages – people do. And unless observability changes that equation, you’re not building resilience, you’re just watching failure in high definition. The point of observability isn’t to see more, it’s to fix more. Observability has to become an operational discipline, connecting telemetry to outcomes, fixing faster, smarter…
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Why ITAM Is the Secret Weapon of High-Growth Companies
Rethinking IT Asset Management as a Strategic Growth Driver IT Asset Management (ITAM) is often misunderstood. To many, it’s a back-office function – an exercise in counting laptops and tracking software licenses. But for high-growth companies, ITAM is a secret weapon. When done right, it unlocks efficiencies, ensures compliance, and aligns IT with broader business…
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Why choose SCC? Your strategic partner in software
SCC combines deep technical expertise with commercial advisory excellence to deliver comprehensive software management solutions. Our partnerships with 600+ vendors enable preferential pricing and strategic support whilst our dedicated specialists provide ongoing optimisation guidance. We transform complex software challenges into competitive advantages through proven methodologies and strategic insight.
Vendor partnership excellence
Strategic relationships with Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, VMware and 600+ software vendors deliver enhanced commercial terms, technical support and product roadmap access for optimised outcomes.
Commercial advisory expertise
Dedicated licensing specialists provide contract negotiation support, renewal planning and strategic procurement guidance to maximise software investment returns whilst controlling costs.
Comprehensive service portfolio
End-to-end software lifecycle management spanning procurement, deployment, asset management and optimisation supported by proven methodologies and market-leading tools for sustainable results.
Frameworks and Accreditations
ISO 27001
Information security management certification ensuring robust data protection and security controls across all software management services and client environments.
Microsoft Gold Partner
Advanced partnership status with comprehensive technical competencies across Microsoft’s entire software portfolio including Enterprise Agreements and Cloud Solution Provider programmes.
Public Sector Frameworks
SCC is placed on 30+ Public Sector Frameworks including G-Cloud 14. Approved supplier status enables streamlined procurement for UK public sector organisations requiring software asset management and licensing advisory services.
Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Enhanced cybersecurity certification demonstrating advanced security controls and risk management capabilities for enterprise software environments and sensitive data handling.
VMware Advanced Partner
Specialist certification covering virtualisation, cloud infrastructure and software-defined data centre technologies with dedicated technical expertise and support capabilities.
What our software customers say
“Understanding the complexities of modern day software licensing is a highly regarded skill set. A skill set that SCC, a partner we have worked with for over 12 years, has in abundance. They have worked with us on the discovery and validation of our software estate, helping us to negotiate new and efficient master agreements with one of our leading software vendors.”
Claire Hughes, Category Lead,
Procurement & Commercial Group,
HM Land Registry
“Grafton Group and SCC have worked together as a true partnership on the major IT projects required to realise our vision of a true Group IT approach. From assisting us with hosting our major ERP investment, through the rollout of Microsoft Office to our 9,000 users, SCC have taken a professional and detail orientated approach to each and every challenge we have set them.”
Nathan Bishop,
Group IT Services Director,
Grafton Group
“SCC Vision was a significant factor when choosing SCC’s cloud managed cloud service. The tool has allowed us to manage our cloud spend more effectively, and we feel more in control of our cloud estate.”
Andy Wyatt,
TIP CIO
Our partners
Our partnerships with more than 600 unique vendors, including specialist software vendor partners, is built on a single common belief: that a truly agile infrastructure should allow your business to work across any platform, not just the one your cloud or technology provider wants you to use.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Meet our software specialists
Jean-Philippe Barleaza
Jean-Philippe is responsible for setting the strategy and managing SCC’s EMEA software business, including partnerships with global vendors, distributors, professional services providers, and global system integrators. Passionate about guiding both strategic vendors and customers through their digital transformation journeys, Jean-Philippe plays a key role in driving IT transformation initiatives across the region.
With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Jean-Philippe has been instrumental in supporting vendors, channel partners and customers in adapting to the evolving ways businesses consume new technologies and services.
Before joining SCC in 2024, Jean-Philippe held senior leadership positions at NetApp, VMware, Oracle, and UiPath. At VMware, while the company grew from 300M$ to 12 B$ in 14 years he led the EMEA partner ecosystem, managing a $3 billion operation across 77 countries with a team of 380 people. He was also responsible for the EMEA Mid-Market segment, delivering a 21% CAGR over five years, supported by a team of 180 account managers.
Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, Jean-Philippe is based in London, UK.
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Andy Dunbar
Andy Dunbar joined SCC in September 2024 and is responsible for the Software & Security Business Unit. He is thoroughly enjoying his time at SCC and is excited to be part of the company’s journey, driven by the incredible opportunity to foster growth and innovation for its customers.
Andy began his career as a developer on IBM AS400, and his inquisitive, data-driven nature led him to transition into business analyst roles, strategic consultancy, and solution sales, managing large delivery teams across EMEA. He holds a degree in Business Information Systems & Managerial Cybernetics and a Master’s in Business.
Prior to joining SCC, Andy ran the Software & Cloud Services Business at SoftwareOne across Western Europe, managing a team of 670 people and three nearshore delivery centers in Poland, Romania, and Utrecht.
Outside of work, Andy is a huge Liverpool fan and a proud dad to two teenage daughters who are both dancers. Andy is also a charity trustee for a local disability charity in Merseyside, KDC, which provides a range of services to help people have choices, be in control, and enjoy more independence.
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The SCC Advantage
SCC serves as a strategic partner in navigating complex IT landscapes, offering integrated support across digital workplaces, data and AI requirements, enterprise software management, infrastructure and cloud environments. Explore how our expertise enables organisations to implement lasting, efficient solutions at every stage of transformation.
Unlock the power of AI
Unlock the power of AI with integrated solutions designed for any organisation, no matter where you are on your transformation journey. Discover how our AI services help you streamline operations, improve decision-making, and achieve lasting impact, all with a flexible, secure and vendor-neutral approach. See how we provide support from strategy through deployment, so your business can innovate with confidence and future-readiness.
Flexible payment solutions
SCC’s payment solutions provide organisations with flexible, data-driven options to invest in technology without the constraints of upfront capital. Examine how our approach balances operational agility, asset management, and financial stewardship for sustainable outcomes.
SCC Consultancy
SCC’s Consultancy Practice helps customers align their tech strategy with their business strategy – enabling your business and driving ROI. Our consultants support you on your journey, specialising in: AI, M&A, Programme Recovery, Application Transformation, and Change & Adoption.