How CDK Helped a National NFP Save Over $500K Per Year After an SD-WAN Transition
- dknights5
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
At CDK, we pride ourselves on delivering real, measurable outcomes for our clients. One recent success involves a national not-for-profit organisation that engaged CDK in mid-2024 to resolve ongoing issues following a major network transition.
The Challenge
The client had recently transitioned from a traditional MPLS network to a modern SD-WAN solution. While the upgrade itself was managed by their telecom provider, the clean-up of legacy services was overlooked—leaving a trail of redundant and costly services still billing in the background.
Without a clear asset register or visibility over what services were live, in use, or simply forgotten, the organisation faced:
Continued charges for old MPLS and IP services
Confusion around active vs inactive lines
Lack of clarity on their complete telecom footprint
Our Engagement
CDK was engaged in June 2024 to help untangle the mess. Our scope included:
Identifying and cancelling all redundant services
Auditing invoices to ensure no billing for decommissioned connections
Establishing a complete asset registry of all live services, site-by-site
The Outcome
Over the course of the engagement, we:
Successfully cancelled 25 legacy services no longer required
Delivered cost savings of $513 k per annum
Recovered $146 k in back credits
Provided a complete telecom asset register across all sites
Ensured billing aligned with current infrastructure – nothing more, nothing less
This not only freed up valuable budget for the NFP to redirect into its mission-critical operations but also gave them full transparency and control over their network going forward.
Why It Matters
Telecom waste is one of the most common—and costly—issues we see. Especially after network transitions or provider-managed migrations, legacy services often remain hidden in plain sight, silently draining budgets.
That’s where an independent expert like CDK comes in. We don’t sell services. We make sure you only pay for what you need—and nothing more.
Need Help With Telecom Clean-Up?
Whether you’ve recently upgraded to SD-WAN, consolidated offices, or simply want to ensure you’re not paying for ghosts of services past, we can help.
