ManageSoft Adds SKU Library For License Management
Following the release of Centennial Software’s SKU-centric license management solution “License Manager” last year ManageSoft have announced a ‘long-term pact’ with CCP Software GmbH which will integrate a 100,000 SKU library of software titles into their ECM software.
“These SKU numbers are imported from customer purchase order data into ECM, which automatically infers one or more software applications and license use conditions. The ECM software reconciles software installed in an enterprise against purchase data and license terms to determine license compliance.” said Alan Swahn at Managesoft.
Linking purchasing information and license inventory via a SKU allows for automation of license management. It aligns what a company might have bought to what is found installed on the network. This is usually a manually intensive task since their is usually a large degree of variance between executables and files found on the network compared to descriptions found on invoices from suppliers.
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About Martin Thompson
Martin is also the founder of ITAM Forum, a not-for-profit trade body for the ITAM industry created to raise the profile of the profession and bring an organisational certification to market. On a voluntary basis Martin is a contributor to ISO WG21 which develops the ITAM International Standard ISO/IEC 19770.
He is also the author of the book "Practical ITAM - The essential guide for IT Asset Managers", a book that describes how to get started and make a difference in the field of IT Asset Management. In addition, Martin developed the PITAM training course and certification.
Prior to founding the ITAM Review in 2008 Martin worked for Centennial Software (Ivanti), Silicon Graphics, CA Technologies and Computer 2000 (Tech Data).
When not working, Martin likes to Ski, Hike, Motorbike and spend time with his young family.
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