I’m pleased to share a SAM Tool Selection Tool Kit for ITAM Review readers facing the challenge of the SAM tool selection process.
The RFI Questionnaire in the kit is the same questionnaire we used for the SAM Tools Universe report, an independent review of 8 leading SAM tools.
SAM Tool Selection Kit Contents:
71 Point RFI Questionnaire (Excel Spreadsheet) – 71 questions covering 6 major SAM Tool competency areas including VISIBILITY, IDENTIFICATION, RISK, EFFICIENCY, AGILITY and CSI.
Quick Guide to ITAM Tools Strategy (4 page PDF Guide)
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