IT Asset Management for Government

USU's ITAM solution empowers federal agencies to reduce IT costs, eliminate software waste & increase visibility across the whole infrastructure.
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Built to solve IT challenges of the federal sector

IT leaders are under pressure to cut costs, stay compliant, and modernize legacy systems. USU’s IT Asset Management solution is built for federal, state, and local government teams to gain control of their technology landscape, eliminate waste, and remain audit-ready. Meeting a state's high security standards, USU delivers complete asset visibility across on-premises, SaaS, and cloud environments while helping agencies operate within tight budgets and regulations. Our flexible solution adapts to the specific compliance requirements of every level of government.
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Watch now: Cut your IT and SaaS spend fast

Facing tighter budgets and rising costs? Discover how government agencies can take control of IT and SaaS spending in this on-demand webinar. What you'll learn:

  • How to identify and eliminate hidden software waste
  • Real-world strategies for fast IT cost reduction
  • Why IT overspend is expanding and how to stop it
  • A government-ready approach to audit compliance and visibility
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Why government IT teams choose USU

USU delivers a complete IT asset management solution tailored to the needs of state and local agencies, helping teams cut costs, stay compliant and make smarter decisions with less effort.

  • Optimize software spend by reclaiming unused licenses and eliminating redundant SaaS and cloud tools
  • Gain a unified view of all hardware, software, SaaS and cloud assets in one platform
  • Integrate seamlessly with systems like ServiceNow, Salesforce and Azure for accurate, real-time data
  • Stay audit-ready year-round with automated license compliance and policy-aligned configurations
  • Use advanced analytics and dashboards to forecast renewals, control budgets and support cross-team alignment
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Government-specific ITAM challenges

State, local, and federal IT teams operate under strict budget cycles, legacy environments, and complex procurement rules, while facing escalating cybersecurity requirements. USU helps you modernize IT asset management without disrupting mission-critical operations.
What it looks like in agenciesHow USU helps
Budget & fiscal-year pressure“Use it or lose it” spend, renewal spikes, limited staffRenewal forecasting, spend dashboards, reclaim + reharvest licenses, chargeback/showback visibility
Legacy + hybrid environmentsOn-prem + cloud + mainframe/VDI, decentralized inventoriesUnified inventory across hardware, software, SaaS, and cloud; normalization + reconciliation
Security & riskUnknown assets, unmanaged software, weak visibilityContinuous asset visibility + policy-aligned configurations to reduce exposure
Procurement complexityContract vehicles, approval chains, “must-buy” standardsUsage-based evidence for renewals, controls to prevent redundant tools, procurement policy enforcement

Outcomes

  • Reduce waste across licenses, SaaS and cloud subscriptions
  • Improve asset visibility for risk reduction and vulnerability response
  • Support procurement decisions with defensible usage data
  • Stay audit-ready with automated evidence collection

Mandate-driven ITAM is now operational IT

Government IT teams are expected to modernize systems, control spend, and strengthen cybersecurity while producing audit-ready evidence on demand. The challenge is that asset data is often fragmented across tools, contracts, and teams, making reporting slow, manual and hard to defend. 

Why accurate IT asset inventories matter

Unplanned true-ups, shelfware & wasted renewals

Incomplete audit evidence & inconsistent reporting

Unmanaged assets create security gaps

Poor usage data drives bad decisions

USU helps agencies operationalize governance - continuously

Unified asset inventory (on‑prem, SaaS, cloud)

Automate license & usage tracking

Repeatable audit-ready reporting

Integrate ITSM/CMDB & security context

Support for federal cybersecurity and compliance mandates

What agencies typically need to demonstrateHow USU supports it (examples)
EO 14028 (cybersecurity)Asset visibility, improved security posture, measurable controlsAuthoritative asset inventory, configuration alignment reporting, continuous visibility across environments
FismaRepeatable controls evidence + reporting for assessmentsAutomated data collection, policy-based reporting, evidence export for audits
FedRAMP (cloud services)Continuous monitoring artifacts, inventory + change visibilitySaaS/cloud asset tracking, integration-fed evidence, dashboards for audit preparation
BOD 23-01Improved asset visibility + vulnerability detection capabilitiesDevice/software discovery alignment, inventory completeness tracking, integration with vuln tools (see security integration below)
$

billion is spent annually on IT in the U.S. Government

$

billion is wasted on IT each year in the U.S. Government

%

of all Government-purchased software goes unused

Solve the top IT challenges in government

USU helps the U.S. Government reduce unnecessary IT spend without compromising performance or security.

Our platform enables you to meet compliance standards like FedRAMP®, FISMA and NIST through automated license tracking and audit preparation. Gain transparency into your full IT environment to eliminate risk, avoid penalties and make smarter, data-informed decisions.

Government-ready capabilities

USU provides tools built for the unique needs of government IT teams, helping agencies manage assets efficiently and reduce overspend.

  • Centralized license management to track software usage and detect underutilized assets
  • SaaS optimization to eliminate overlapping subscriptions and unused applications
  • Procurement policy enforcement through accurate, automated usage data
  • Financial governance features to align IT operations with budgeting and forecasting goals
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Trusted by public sector leaders

Agencies across the country rely on USU to cut IT costs, increase transparency and stay compliant with regulatory demands.

"USU’s IT asset management solution gave us the visibility and control to cut software costs and prepare confidently for audits."
- IT Manager, U.S. Public School System

  • Trusted by organizations like NIH, Florida Turnpike, Okie811, County of Santa Clara and Gwinnett County
  • Supports major public-sector contract vehicles including NASPO, SEWP, NCPA, TIPS, OMNIA and ITES
  • Recognized by leading analyst firms or vendor review platforms including Gartner, Forrester and G2.
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“In government IT, the goal isn’t just to cut costs. It’s to make smarter, more strategic decisions about every asset—because every dollar saved is a dollar that can serve the public better.”

Linda Erwich

Sales Manager - Government

USU Solutions Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does USU help government IT teams reduce software and SaaS spend?

 USU identifies unused and underutilized licenses, flags redundant SaaS and cloud tools, and provides usage-based insights to support reclaiming, reharvesting, and renewal optimization. This helps agencies eliminate waste, control renewals, and make defensible budget decisions. 

How does USU provide complete asset visibility across on‑prem, SaaS, and cloud?

 USU creates a unified, normalized inventory of hardware, software, SaaS, and cloud assets in one platform. By consolidating data from multiple sources and environments, it gives teams a consistent, up-to-date view of what they have, where it is, and how it’s being used. 

How does USU support audit readiness and compliance (e.g., FedRAMP®, FISMA, NIST)?

 USU supports audit readiness through automated license compliance tracking, policy-aligned configurations, and repeatable reporting (dashboards/exports) that can be used as evidence during assessments. It helps agencies maintain year-round readiness by reducing manual data collection and improving the consistency of documentation. 

Can USU integrate with tools like ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Azure to improve data accuracy?

 Yes. USU integrates with systems such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Azure to exchange accurate, real-time data. These integrations help keep asset records current, reduce manual effort, and improve alignment across IT, procurement, finance, and security teams.