CASE STUDY
How Sentry View Systems Improved Productivity Visibility, Reduced software cost and Enforced Acceptable Use Policy with CurrentWare
Client
Industry
Cybersecurity & Defense Technology
Use Case
Productivity Insights, Acceptable Use Enforcement, Cost Optimization
Products
Full Suite
Sentry View Systems is a fast-growing technology firm operating across Government and commercial sectors, specializing in remote monitoring and drone command systems.
“We went with all the modules. What really sold us was the functionality, from data loss prevention to cost analysis, and the white glove support. Every time I put in a ticket, someone contacted me almost immediately.”
Adam Martin
Information Security Systems Engineer
The Challenge
As a cybersecurity driven organization handling sensitive projects, maintaining compliance and productivity visibility across hybrid teams was a top priority.
Limited Visibility into Productivity
With employees distributed across field operations and remote work environments, leadership lacked clarity on real-time productivity and utilization.
Difficulty Enforcing Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Compliance frameworks demanded both administrative and technical controls to ensure company devices and networks were used appropriately.
Unoptimized Software Costs
Without visibility into actual software usage, Sentry View was overpaying for licenses and tools that many employees rarely used.
Address the pain points of visibility and policy enforcement
The Solution
Every remote workplace tells a different story. For each, CurrentWare’s suite delivers one promise: clarity without compromise.
“We’re a small company that wears a lot of hats. Before CurrentWare, we didn’t have a clear way to see where burnout was happening or where inefficiencies lived.”
Adam Martin
Full Productivity Visibility
Using BrowseReporter, Sentry View Systems gained detailed insights into team activity, application usage, and time allocation across roles.
Adam and his team now assess productivity holistically, not as a punitive measure but as a tool for employee wellbeing and workload balance.
“Productivity monitoring shouldn’t be a dirty word. It’s not about policing; it’s about protecting our people from burnout and identifying where they might need support.”
– Adam
Managers can now distinguish between expected idle time (e.g., technicians in the field) and underutilization, enabling fair and data driven evaluations. The Utilization Dashboard quickly surfaced both overworked and underutilized employees, helping prevent burnout and redistribute workload effectively.
Real Cost Insights and License Optimization
Through CurrentWare’s Cost Insights feature, Sentry View discovered thousands of dollars in unused software licenses, identifying over $10,000–$12,000 in potential savings within the first months of use.
“We realized we’d been deploying applications to everyone, even when they didn’t need them. With Cost Insights, we saw who hadn’t touched a tool in months and saved over $10,000 just by right-sizing our licenses.”
– Adam
By tracking software utilization down to the executable level, the team reallocated budget from unused tools to mission-critical applications, achieving immediate ROI.
Enforcing Acceptable Use Policies
With BrowseControl and AccessPatrol, Sentry View implemented technical controls aligned with its Acceptable Use Policy.
“We have an AUP signed off by leadership, and now we have a technical control that enforces it. That combination gives us true compliance coverage.”
– Adam
Sentry View uses URL and category filters to block high risk or irrelevant websites, such as gaming and unauthorized AI platforms, while allowing necessary tools for approved teams.
This approach provided both administrative documentation and auditable technical evidence for compliance, a critical requirement in their industry.
Unlock $12,000+ in Savings and Total Workforce Visibility
The Results
Faster ROI
System fully deployed and data collected within the first day
Increased Productivity Visibility
Comprehensive view of utilization, engagement, and burnout risks
Compliance Reinforcement
AUP backed by both administrative and technical enforcement
$12k Savings
Immediate budget optimization by removing unused software subscriptions.
“We had data flowing in the very first day. With that visibility, we were able to make real changes, from redistributing workload to saving money.”
Adam Martin
Information Security Systems Engineer
Conclusion
Sentry View Systems transformed its compliance and productivity management using the CurrentWare suite. By integrating employee monitoring, access control, and cost analytics, the company achieved:
- Transparent and ethical productivity tracking
- Stronger policy enforcement
- Immediate, measurable ROI
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