Optimize Software Asset Management

Poor data capture procedures produce an incomplete picture of software lifecycles.
No centralized repository exists, causing fragmented reporting.
Audit protocols are ad hoc, resulting in sloppy reporting and time-consuming work.

Our Advice

Critical Insight

Tracking licenses isn’t software asset management (SAM). SAM is not merely knowing how many licenses you require to be in compliance. It’s asking the deeper questions in order to optimize your license estate.

Impact and Result

Evaluate the current state of your SAM practice to gain insight into what tasks to prioritize.
Rationalize your software licenses to streamline your license estate.
Develop an internal audit program to mitigate the risk of costly audits.

Optimize Software Asset Management Research & Tools

Start here – read the Executive Brief

Read our concise Executive Brief to find out why you should optimize your SAM practice to improve license management and optimize software spend, review Info-Tech’s methodology, and understand the four ways we can support you in completing this project.

Optimize Software Asset Management – Executive Brief

1. Assess current state of software licensing

Determine gaps in the SAM practice, how to address them, and who’s responsible for the change.

2. Develop software license estate

Gather licensing data and develop a license management strategy to optimize spend.

3. Create a SAM strategy

Formalize an internal audit response process and develop an implementation plan for optimizing SAM.

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What Is a Blueprint?

A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your IT problems.

Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.

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Guided Implementation 1: Assess current state of software licensing

Call 1: Conduct SAM maturity assessment
Call 2: Designate roles and responsibilities; perform stakeholder analysis
Call 3: Determine organizational profile

Guided Implementation 2: Develop software license estate

Call 1: Complete the ELP
Call 2: Rationalize software licenses

Guided Implementation 3: Create a SAM strategy

Call 1: Develop audit response strategy
Call 2: Complete SAM strategy
Call 3: Create communication deck and SAM roadmap

Authors

Jordan Detmers

Sandi Conrad

Contributors

Michael Dean – Director, User Support Services, Des Moines University
Simon Leuty – Co-founder, Livingstone Tech
Clare Walsh – PR Consultant, Adesso Tech, Inc.
Alex Monaghan – Director, Presales EMEA, Product Support Solutions
Ben Brand – SAM Practice Manager, Insight
Michael Swanson – President, ISAM
Bruce Aboudara, SVP, Marketing & Business Development, Scalable Software
Will Degener – Senior Solutions Consultant, Scalable Software
Peter Gregorowicz – Associate Director, Network & Client Services, Vancouver Community College
Peter Schnitzler – Operations Team Lead, Toyota Canada
David Maughan – Head of Service Transition, Mott MacDonald Ltd.
Brian Bernard – Infrastructure & Operations Manager, Lee County Clerk of Court
Leticia Sobrado – IT Data Governance & Compliance Manager, Intercept Pharmaceuticals