Merlin Cyber and Rimini Street help government agencies unlock a smarter path to IT modernization using an innovative cost-neutral approach called Self-Funded Modernization

US government agencies face mounting pressure to modernize their IT infrastructure while operating under constrained budgets.

A partnership between Rimini Street and Merlin Cyber aims to address this challenge through what the firms describe as“ Self-Funded Modernization” – using cost savings from alternative IT services and support to fund cybersecurity and modernization initiatives.

Julie Xiang, Chief Revenue Officer for Merlin Cyber, explains the partnership’ s foundation.“ Rimini Street and Merlin Cyber have joined forces to help US government agencies to reduce costs and escape vendor lockin while also unlocking a smarter path to IT modernization – one that doesn’ t require a bigger budget,” she says.

The approach centers on reducing operational costs of maintaining IT systems, such as resource planning systems from vendors including VMware, SAP and Oracle, creating budget headroom for agencies to invest in cybersecurity measures and IT infrastructure improvements without requiring additional appropriations.

This financial model creates a reinvestment cycle where cost reductions from alternative IT services and support generate funds that agencies can redirect toward modernization projects.“ Agencies must demonstrate meaningful and measurable efficiencies – and shifting IT support services to Rimini Street is a no-brainer,” Julie states.“ Think of it as a reinvestment loop: cost savings fund modernization, modernization improves security and agility, and agencies achieve even greater efficiencies and mission readiness.”

Merlin Cyber is the hub for government efficiency and tech innovation Merlin Cyber positions itself as the goto-market and Zero Trust Modernization affiliate of Merlin Group, with Merlin Cyber’ s relationship with federal agencies spanning nearly three decades.“ Merlin Cyber has been a trusted technology partner to the US Government for nearly 30 years,” Julie notes.“ We’ ve earned that trust by working side-by-side with federal agencies, helping them embrace innovations purpose-built to advance their missions.”