Introduction to Software Asset Management [Video]
One of the main aspects of IT Asset Management, also known as ITAM is Software Asset Management (SAM), has seen a large increase in demand and interest in its services in recent years, and SAM professionals are now considered a niche, with established, specialist professionals in high demand from a variety of organisations across a number of different sectors. There are a number of ways in which SAM can help an organisation, but it takes a lot of time, effort and support from senior management.
So what exactly is SAM? And how can we tie this back to senior management values to generate the required support? Find out in our Introduction to Software Asset Management Whitepaper which is available to download as a PDF by signing up to our newsletter or, for more tailored advice on running your SAM in your organisation why not attend one of our SAM Workshops? Find out more information on our Events page.
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