Lunch and Learn: From Cost Savings to Strategic Value – Sustainable Savings Through Ecosystem Orchestration
Presented by: Leon Steyn, CEO, Dante Deo
Cost reduction remains a top priority for every business. But the most successful organisations know that sustainable savings don't come from negotiating harder with suppliers, they come from managing the entire technology ecosystem more effectively.
For SMEs, IT sourcing is becoming increasingly complex. Software subscriptions, vendor relationships, contract renewals, compliance requirements, and hidden commercial risks can quickly erode budgets and limit growth.
In this webinar, Leon Steyn, CEO of Dante Deo, explores how Strategic Cost Management helps organisations reduce costs while creating greater long-term value through better supplier governance, reduced vendor lock-in, and stronger commercial decision-making.
In this session, attendees will learn:
- Why traditional cost savings levers alone are no longer sufficient
- How Strategic Cost Management unlocks sustainable savings across your technology estate
- What Strategic Cost Management looks like in practice: achieving a 66% reduction in cost while meeting all business requirements, not by negotiating harder, but by optimising actual usage.
- Practical strategies for software licensing, vendor negotiations, and supplier lifecycle management
- A Commercial Risk Diagnostic to benchmark where your organisation sits today
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Free for LCCI Members and Community Network
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About the Speaker
Leon Steyn, CEO, Dante Deo
Leon brings nearly 3 decades of extensive experience in information technology, having navigated complex environments within large multinational corporations. As a leader at Dante Deo, he spearheads teams focused on driving substantial revenue growth while effectively managing costs for clients worldwide, leveraging a keen emphasis on fostering digital ecosystems.
With a robust background encompassing IT, procurement, contracts, and strategic vendor management, Leon excels as a consultant in aligning technological initiatives with overarching business objectives. His track record speaks volumes, with notable achievements including saving clients an average of 10 - 20% on their costs and facilitating nearly $1 billion in additional revenue through innovative strategies.
For Leon, this isn't merely a career, it's a passion.
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