Software Asset Management

Software licenses are assets and investments and should be managed as such.

Discovering what Microsoft software your organisation has in use can be a difficult and time consuming task. Reconciling this information to complex and ever changing licensing rules can seem next to impossible. The Software Asset Management (SAM) services offered by IT Force is a completely independent service that uses a range of tools to provide you with an overview of your Microsoft software assets, including where you are under and over licensed. 

Our SAM consultants have a depth of knowledge and experience in the area of automated software discovery and licensing knowledge, especially for Microsoft products.  Our service will help you to control costs and optimise your software investments as your organisation evolves.

What benefits will a Software Asset Management (SAM) Plan bring to your business?

Financial Security

The complexities of managing software across an organization make controlling costs a big challenge and can leave you feeling financially vulnerable. Implementing a good SAM plan controls your costs with standardisation throughout the software life cycle.

Stronger purchasing power

SAM gives you a better understanding of what type of licenses your organisation has purchased and deployed, and what is actually being used.  This will provide you with data and insights that will help you to make effective future software purchasing decisions.

More liability control

A good SAM plan helps you avoid financial penalties and legal costs by ensuring that your licenses are compliant, and helps prevent any potential damage to your reputation that could arise from a lawsuit.

Good corporate governance

SAM can help you to identify any business and compliance risks associated with software management and to establish a set of well-defined best practices that help ensure consistent management of these assets throughout your organization.

Increased employee satisfaction

A good SAM plan will give your employees the right tools they need to do their jobs. Trouble free software and IT systems that function as they should will result not only in increased efficiency, but also in better overall employee morale.

Reduce/eliminate waste and redundancy

Overlapping, non-integrated, and outdated applications are difficult to manage.  SAM gives you the information that you need to make the best use of your software assets and to only pay for what you actually use.

Flexibility for the future

SAM gives you better insight into your future software needs and provides a scalable foundation for growth. Instead of buying all the newest software and updates available, you’ll be able to decide exactly what software is needed and when you’ll need it. With SAM, you can plan for your future needs now.

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