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This article has been contributed by Brent Pietrzak from Flexera Software. Nearly every company I know is faced with budget constraints, but very few recognize just how much money they have tied up in software licenses and how much of that they could save with strategic software...
Many statements are bandied about the industry on how much you can save with Software Asset Management, for example: “Organizations can realize cost savings between 5% and 35% by implementing focussed software asset management practices” Gartner Less common, are examples of organisations...
This article has been contributed by Sandi Conrad of Conrad & Associates. Sandi is the author of the “SAM Starter Kit” published by The ITAM Review. So, you’ve just received a call from your software publisher that went something like this: “Hi. I’m the software...
This article has been contributed by Barb Rembiesa from IAITAM. Part One: Vision Part Two: Key Processes Part Two: Key Processes Once you understand how these foundational processes exist within the enterprise, then you are in the position to venture into the other key processes...
As a result of the work I did with the Infrastructure Executive Board last year I am able to share a great SAM case study. It details how Bristol-Myers Squibb, a global BioPharmaceutical company with over 30,000 employees implemented their software asset management process. It is...
I recently had the opportunity to preview an early release of the latest version of Express Software Manager, from Express Metrix. The most notable development in Express Software Manager 9.5 is the new purchasing module which allows users to track purchases and reconcile invoices...
This article has been contributed by Rory Canavan of FAST Limited. My current role involves going about organisations in the North of the UK and advising them on best practice in regards to software asset management. “Do we go down the FAST route? Or do we follow ITIL? Or perhaps...
Majeski Stadium, Reading, UK What: UK Software Management and Licensing Conference Where: Majeski Football Stadium, Reading, UK. When: 21st April 2010 Who: SIRB Further Details: FAST IiS
Why ISO19770-2 Is So Important – From HP Blogger Daniel Galecki BDNA Insight, Express Software Manager and K2 KeyAuditor & KeyServer go head to head in the 2010 SIIA Codie Awards for Best Asset Management Solution 3 Compliance Validation Best Practices from the Scott D....
Bigfix are known for security, patching and systems management. Yesterday they formally announced their entry into the ITAM Market with their product tongue-twister