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How do SAM managers spend their time?
The SAM manager is embedded in SAM every day. They know what it entails. Their job can feel like an uphill struggle against numerous forces inside and outside the organization. As we all know, managing an ... -
SAM MSP Group Test - The Results
I am pleased to announce my report on SAM Managed Service Providers (MSP) is now available. Download the full report here. A competitive comparison of specialist SAM providers This group test looks at the capabilities of ... -
Introducing Software Asset Management to end users
If you are a member of staff that has no relation to IT, you may not be aware of the importance of software asset management, or even what it is. It’s important to communicate the importance ... -
Implementing a successful 3rd party SAM Service
So you’ve made the decision to outsource some or all of your SAM to a 3rd party partner… you are confident that as part of Service Implementation they will capture every piece of entitlement; understand how ... -
Coming Soon: An Asset Repository Battle
We’re excited to be kicking off our research briefings next week for our competitive analysis on Asset Repository. Scheduled for publication in February, vendors confirmed to participate so far include. Axios Systems ServiceNow The research will ... -
Process of the Month – Software Rationalisation Process
Following on from last month’s process of Maintaining a Supported Software Catalogue, we have another process that seemingly appears inconsequential but again, can add great value to the business – and that is the Process of ... -
Software Asset Management – Tips From The Trenches (Part 2)
Welcome back! Following on from my previous post, here are my next top tips for Software Asset Management. Tip 3. Read the EULA! The EULA, or End User License Agreement is that little box that pops ... -
Reclaiming unused cloud subscriptions
Last month the BSA released a paper aimed at helping organizations ‘Navigate the cloud’. The core message was that in a cloud era, Software Asset Management is more important than ever. One of the key action ... -
ISO 19770-1 - dead duck or just a cygnet awaiting full maturity?
This article has been contributed by Jelle Wijndelts, SAM consultant at Snow Software. Many vendors and consultants have actively supported the adoption of standards amongst the SAM community and been members of the WG21 working group responsible ...