Merlin Cyber-Rimini Street Alliance Targets Government ERP Support, Cost Savings, and Modernization

Merlin Cyber and Rimini Street have entered a strategic partnership aimed at helping U.S. government agencies reduce IT operating costs and extend the life of existing enterprise software systems. The collaboration brings together Merlin Cyber’s experience in federal sales enablement and public sector technology deployment with Rimini Street’s third-party software support and modernization services.

The joint effort is designed to support agencies under cost-reduction mandates like the Department of Government Efficiencies (DOGE), while avoiding the high expense of system overhauls. Rimini Street offers an alternative to traditional vendor support for Oracle, SAP, and VMware applications—often at a significantly lower cost—allowing organizations to postpone expensive upgrades for up to 15 years.

By leveraging Merlin Cyber’s knowledge of federal contracting and go-to-market strategy, Rimini Street is expanding its reach across federal, state, and local entities. This approach not only reduces immediate operating costs but also enables agencies to deploy automation, AI, and workflow enhancements across existing ERP platforms—without requiring version upgrades or budget increases.

The partnership has already led to a major contract with one of the largest U.S. cities, demonstrating its potential to deliver tangible savings and improved IT support for the public sector. As budget constraints persist across agencies, this collaboration provides a practical path to modernization without disruption.