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Software Asset
Management
What is SAM?
“Software Asset Management (SAM) is all of the infrastructure and processes necessary for the effective management, control and protection of the software assets within an organisation, throughout all stages of their lifecycle.”
ITIL Best Practice Guide Software Asset Management, 2003
What is SAM?
• SAM helps with:– Cost savings. Are you paying too much? With SAM you use the
licences you already have and acquire only the software you need.
– Peace of mind. Have you got any out-of-date programs? Perhaps you have software that you don't know about installed on company machines. SAM helps you clear old servers or programs that could jeopardise the security of your data.
– Staying legal. Are you under-licensed or are you unwittingly running counterfeit software? It's important to stay legal and buy your licences from authorised Microsoft resellers so that you can enjoy the latest innovations and security updates to your software and get the most from your investment.
What is SAM?
SAM helps you to:
• Discover what software is installed, and where
• Determine where your software is best used
• Find out what licensing documentation you need
• Plan for future technology investments
• Establish the best licensing solution for your organisation.
What is SAM?
SAM begins with a four-step process:
1. Perform a software inventory- manually - using automated discovery tools.
2. Match licences with software installed- find the licensing documentation for each
program- record the information in a report- compare this report with your software inventory.
What is SAM?
3. Review policies and procedures- establish new standards and guidelines
4. Develop an ongoing SAM plan- standardise software programs- retire obsolete PCs, laptops and servers- schedule spot-checks and inventories- establish ongoing employee training.
The SAM lifecycle
technologypeopleprocesses
DeployDeploy
ManageManage
RequisitionRequisition BuyBuy
RetireRetire
Successful and ongoing SAM requires the effective use of:
How can SAM benefit your organisation?
What are the benefits?
• Savings of up to 30% can be achieved with SAM
Yet:
• Fewer than 50% of companies conduct regular software audits
• 94% of companies are unaware of the legal penalties for non-compliance
What are the benefits?
SAM helps your organisation:
• Save money- use the licences you have - acquire only the software you need.
• Stay secure- gain control of the software installed on
company machines
- clear old servers or programs that could jeopardise the security of your data.
What are the benefits?
SAM helps your organisation:
• Stay legal- ensure you’re not under-licensed or unwittingly
running counterfeit software- enjoy the latest innovations and security updates
that come with genuine software so you get the most from your IT.
What are the risks?
Poor lifecycle management and an unmanaged environment affects your competitive advantage. Poor financial controls
Leading to overspending and inadequate use of purchasing leverage
Ability to manage technological change
Important infrastructure upgrades become too hard if you don’t know what you have to upgrade or retire
Penalties Negative perceptions of companies found to be non-compliant
Deployment of unsecure code
If you buy and deploy counterfeit software
Is your organisation at risk?
Can you be certain that:
• your systems are not at risk from counterfeit software?
• your company is legally compliant?
Microsoft research in 2006 showed that 1 in 3
organisations have counterfeit software.
How can we help you with SAM?
How can Microsoft help?Microsoft has a range of resources to help you
implement SAM in your organisation - the three
main choices are:1. Work with a Microsoft SAM Certified partner to
implement SAM within your organisation
2. Access free SAM resources including tools, templates and guides so you can manage the implementation yourself
3. Enrol into the Microsoft SAM Programme by working with a Certified SAM partner and receive free training plus recognition for your SAM implementation
Microsoft SAM Programme
(UK)
What is The Microsoft SAM Programme?
The Microsoft SAM Programme is a framework of steps to complete the first and hardest part of implementing SAM within your organisation - the software audit stage
The key steps are:
1. Enrol into the programme by selecting a partner and giving them permission to access your license data
2. Attend free SAM Basics training or arrange a complimentary SAM session with a registered Microsoft SAM Programme partner
3. Complete a review of your software and licences with a SAM Programme partner
4. Receive confirmation of completion
5. Implement policies and processes to continue SAM plan and stay in control
Benefits of Microsoft SAM Programme
• SAM Plan– It provides a licensing baseline for your SAM plan– It increases your knowledge and helps you make more improved and
knowledgeable licensing choices in the future• Assistance
– It provides you access to free tools, reports and support from Microsoft to complete the programme
– It allows you to work with registered SAM partners that have been trained to deliver this programme
– It provides you access to Microsoft Financing offers so that you can fund your SAM implementation and any licence shortfall you may encounter
• Training– It provides you free SAM Basics training and introductory sessions to evaluate
and start your organisation’s SAM plan• Recognition
– It provides you recognition for completing the programme with a certificate valid for 12 months
Benefits of a Microsoft Certified SAM Partner in The
Microsoft SAM Programme• All Microsoft SAM Certified Partners have:
– Attained the Microsoft SAM Competency in the Microsoft Partner Programme by:
• Attending training and passing Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
• Submitted case studies and proof of experience in implementing SAM solutions for Microsoft customers
– Attended specialist training delivered by Microsoft on:
• Analysing customer licence reports
• Identifying Genuine product
• Identifying proof of licence
• All Microsoft SAM Partners receive specialist support to manage queries and escalations during licence reviews
How do I enrol in the Programme?
• Find out more from www.microsoft.com.uk/licensing/sam
• Choose SAM Partner
• Complete Permission to Proceed Form and submit to [email protected]
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