The benefits of a SAM-powered AppStore

Self-service application request systems, sometimes called AppStores or Software Catalogs, are becoming increasingly attractive thanks to their promise of simplifying the approval and deployment of ... Read more

Written by: Sean Robinson

Published on: August 29, 2013

Software Contract Checklist

There was an interesting thread on IAITAM’s ‘IT Asset Management – Global’ LinkedIn Group a couple of months back. “I’m interested to hear others views ... Read more

Written by: Martin Thompson

Published on: August 19, 2013

What is Asset Management?

This is a chapter from a book entitled “Software Asset Management (SAM) ~ the first ninety days“. I plan to publish each chapter online before ... Read more

Written by: Martin Thompson

Published on: August 9, 2013

How many machines, really?

The most common challenge we face when starting a new software / IT asset management project is obtaining reliable data on exactly how many assets ... Read more

Written by: Filipa Preston

Published on: July 30, 2013

How ITAM can influence the CIO

As IT organizations diversify, Asset Managers must broaden their focus. It’s a great opportunity to build influence, but those who ignore the change risk their ... Read more

Written by: Jon Hall

Published on: June 2, 2013

How to set vendor scope

  Tina Fruhauf, Practice Leader at Computacenter peels back the covers and explains what factors should be considered when prioritising vendors when starting a SAM ... Read more

Written by: Tina Fruhauf

Published on: May 28, 2013

How accurate is 100%?

The GPS in the satnav of your car is able to tell you your location by listening to signals of satellites orbiting the earth. Your ... Read more

Written by: Martin Thompson

Published on: May 21, 2013