How IANS Saved a Client $250K with an Ideal Identity Solution

May 6, 2025
Learn how IANS helped our client select the right PAM product that required fewer resources and minimal licensing ensuring a faster time-to-value deployment resulting in substantial cost savings.
Wolf Goerlich, IANS Faculty

IANS collaborated with our client to select the best identity solution using fewer resources and minimal licensing. The result? A streamlined deployment and significant cost savings. Find out how.

The Pain Point: Multiple PAM Tools - Best Cost Decision?

Our client in financial services was in the thick of an evaluation process for privileged access management (PAM) tools. Looking at multiple options and features, they needed guidance on selecting the right tools for PAM. Uncertain about which product to choose among three competing vendors, our client asked IANS for help in understanding regulatory compliance requirements together with product capabilities.

 

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When IANS was first engaged to help the client evaluate a number of vendor offerings, they initially asked:  Would more features in a PAM product equate to better value? The concern was that a simpler tool would not provide the necessary capabilities to meet their expectations for a successful PAM implementation.

 

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A Tailored Solution: Proof-of-Concept Process Drives PAM Tool Confidence

IANS Faculty Wolfgang Goerlich, walked our client through tailored proof-of-concept exercises. He focused on helping our client test the capabilities that would move the needle towards their goals.

Wolf conducted several Ask-an-Expert conversations to help our client evaluate how well the products would fit with their use cases. This deep dive analysis into their primary use cases and compliance drivers focused on operational simplicity and alignment with the firm’s specific needs. Going beyond simply just reviewing feature sets, IANS expert guidance provided clarity on which product would meet their needs for PAM. This proof-of-concept process helped the client gain confidence in their ultimate product decision.


IANS in Your Corner: Expert Consultation, $250K Cost Savings and Lower Complexity

Our client achieved a fast, effective PAM deployment without adding headcount or spending too much. One year following the deployment, our client confirmed that their PAM product choice resulted in lower costs, reduced complexity, and successful implementation saving the firm over 250K in time and budget.


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