Who's Got The Ball On Your SAM Project?

05 October 2009
1 minute read
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Who's Got The Ball On Your SAM Project?

05 October 2009
1 minute read

jugglingSome good points are raised in this software compliance webinar from BDNA and Forrester.

Evelyn Hubbert from Forrester explains the “We know what we have syndrome” – an explanation why SAM adoption is slow in some organisations.

Anyone who has tried to sell or evangelize SAM as a concept will be familiar with this head-in-sand attitude.

Who’s Got The Ball?
Evelyn also explains the importance of assigning accountability and responsibility in SAM systems via a RACI chart (Who is responsible? who is accountable? Who needs to be consulted? and who needs to be informed).

I think this is an important point when implementing SAM systems, I know it would certainly focus my mind if I knew I was accountable for software compliance risk in a company.

I also liked this quote from a BDNA customer:

“If you know the facts, you are in a position to save money”,

Mark Day, CTO, US Environmental Protection Agency.

See also – Why SAM Projects Fail

About Martin Thompson

Martin is the founder of ITAM Forum, a not-for-profit trade body for the advancement of IT Asset Management.

He is also the author of the book "Practical ITAM - The essential guide for IT Asset Managers", a book that describes how to get started and make a difference in the field of IT Asset Management. In addition, Martin developed the PITAM training course and certification.

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