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BSA Launches SAM Training & Certification - SAM Advantage
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has launched an industry training course and certification scheme based on the ISO/IEC 19770-1 SAM Standard. Breaking 19770-1 into Manageable Chunks I think this is the best thing to happen to ... -
False Expectations When Selling SAM Tools
On a recent webinar a vendor stated. “We have the most advanced software recognition in the market”. This was something I was guilty of quoting when I used to sell tools. A grand statement with no ... -
Does The Ideal ITAM Person Exist?
I have listed some qualities that might be useful in IT Asset Management professionals. This list is by no means exhaustive – but it covers some of the main roles and responsibilities based on both what ... -
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Using Microsoft SCCM for SAM [Expert Panel]
This is the second expert panel following valued contributions from industry experts on the NHS exiting their Enterprise Agreement last month. If you would like to contribute to future expert panels please give me a shout. ... -
Why Do I Need a Formal ITAM Practice?
This article has been contributed by Sandi Conrad of Conrad & Associates. Sandi is the author of the “SAM Starter Kit” published by The ITAM Review. Formalizing an ITAM practice to include a repeatable, auditing process ... -
Microsoft Endorses SAM Starter Kit
The SAM Starter Kit by Sandi Conrad has been endorsed by Microsoft. Michael Beare, Worldwide Director for SAM, at Microsoft said. “Microsoft is fully supportive of the efforts of The ITAM Review to enhance customer SAM ... -
NHS Could Face £100M Microsoft True Up Bill [ Expert Panel ]
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK recently decided to end its Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft. The NHS employs over one million staff and is said to be the largest user of Microsoft technology and ... -
Mergers and Acquisitions
This article has been contributed by Sandi Conrad of Conrad & Associates. Sandi is the author of the “SAM Starter Kit” published by The ITAM Review. One of several causes of compliance issues is poorly managed ... -
Concorde Solutions Scoops Microsoft SAM Partner Award
Belated congratulations to Concorde Solutions who picked up the Microsoft Software Asset Management Partner of the Year 2010 back in June. According to Microsoft. “The Software Asset Management Partner of the Year Award recognizes the partner ...