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Software Asset Management from Excitech

   

What is software asset management?

Software Asset Management or SAM describes the processes necessary for the effective management, control and protection of the software assets. SAM focuses on an organisation’s policies and procedures to ensure legal and efficient use of all proprietary software.

There are significant costs and risks in not managing software assets effectively and conversely benefits in doing so, it is therefore important that senior management, IT management and Finance management play an active role in the implementation of Software Asset Management.

 

Why Software Management?

SAM is not just about getting legal; there are many benefits associated with effective Software Asset Management, including:

  • Accurate planning and budgeting of software requirements
  • Better un-supported software detection
  • Correct deployment and tracking of software in accordance with corporate policies
  • Better software license management by reducing over-licensing as well as under-licensing
  • Faster reporting and scheduling, including associating licenses with cost centres
  • Prevention of potential legal risks and penalties arising through non-compliance
  • Protection of commercial reputation
 

What does Excitech has to offer?

Excitech has been accredited by Autodesk as a Software Asset Management Partner. This means that Excitech has been trained and approved by Autodesk to undertake SAM projects.

Because our clients use Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk and myriad of other software, Excitech can deliver SAM projects that cover the use of licenses from all of those vendors.

The primary service offered by Excitech is called a SAM Project. This is a consultancy service whose scope is defined on a case by case basis. However, you will find below an outline of a SAM project.

Excitech's engagement with a customer on a Software Asset Management initiative usually starts with a SAM project. After this initial project, effective Software Asset Management is a perpetual activity which the customer might perform themselves or continue to work on with Excitech. Every SAM Project is different but a project might involve some or all of the following steps:

  1. Compose a SAM team with representation from senior management involving IT, finance and Excitech
  2. Review the organisation's policies and procedures with regard to the acceptable use of software
  3. Review the organisation's policies with regard to its software portfolio, the software required to get the job done
  4. Determine what software is actually installed and in use within the company
  5. Determine what software licenses are owned by the company and what rights those licenses carry
  6. Compare the results of 3, 4 and 5 and report
  7. Re-design software procurement, acceptable use and software portfolio policies if required
  8. Staff training
  9. Defining and delegating responsibilities for ongoing SAM auditing and reporting
 

Why Excitech?

Many small to medium sized companies do not have the time or resources in-house to have someone specialise in Software Asset Management. Working with Excitech as a trusted SAM consultant offers a cost effective way to obtain the skills and experience required. Additionally, when it comes to satisfying individual software vendors or the BSA (Business Software Alliance) that you are legal, evidence compiled by an accredited external consultant may carry more weight than self-certification.

 

For help and advice, why not call excitech for more advice
on 0845 370 1444 or email sam@excitech.co.uk

 
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