ServiceNow and Victoria Boost Digital Transformation with SPC Agreement

ServiceNow has solidified a significant three-year State Purchase Contract (SPC) with the Victorian Government, designed to accelerate digital transformation while enhancing engagement for both residents and businesses. Over 100 Victorian Government departments and agencies will now be able to access ServiceNow’s comprehensive suite of cloud products and services. This move simplifies procurement processes and ensures the streamlined adoption of the Now Platform across multiple government entities. The initiative further aims to establish the VicGov ServiceNow Chief Information Officer Forum and a ServiceNow Centre of Excellence, creating a robust environment for cultivating expertise and best practices.

One of the salient features of this agreement is its focus on equitable access, particularly benefiting smaller governmental agencies previously unable to tap into resources often reserved for larger organizations. This stands as a testament to the strong, mutual commitment between ServiceNow and the Victorian Government to elevate digital skills across the state. By investing in ServiceNow’s extensive training programs, the contract aims to build a digitally proficient workforce ready to meet the challenges of the future. Barry Dietrich, Vice President and Managing Director for ServiceNow Australia and New Zealand, emphasized that this longstanding relationship has set the stage for an era marked by enhanced efficiency, innovation, and productivity.

Collaboration and Technological Advancement

ServiceNow has secured a major three-year State Purchase Contract (SPC) with the Victorian Government, aimed at fast-tracking digital transformation and improving engagement for both residents and businesses. More than 100 Victorian Government departments and agencies can now access ServiceNow’s full suite of cloud products and services. This agreement simplifies procurement and ensures seamless integration of the Now Platform across various government bodies. Additionally, the initiative aims to establish the VicGov ServiceNow Chief Information Officer Forum and a ServiceNow Center of Excellence to foster an environment of expertise and best practices.

A key aspect of this agreement is its focus on equitable access, which benefits smaller governmental agencies that previously could not access resources often reserved for larger entities. This highlights the strong, mutual commitment between ServiceNow and the Victorian Government to enhance digital skills statewide. By investing in ServiceNow’s comprehensive training programs, the contract intends to create a digitally skilled workforce ready for future challenges. Barry Dietrich, Vice President and Managing Director for ServiceNow Australia and New Zealand, emphasized that this long-term relationship sets the stage for an era of increased efficiency, innovation, and productivity.

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