Software Asset Management = True Value of your Software Investments
Adrialic Solutions helps organizations to make most of their software license usage.
Software Asset Management (SAM) is a business practice that involves managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and disposal of software applications within an organization.
At Adrialic solutions we understand that Software is more than just installations – it is the lifeblood of every company. SAM is not just about the right tool but the essential people and processes to ensure a successful SAM operating model. SAM impacts not only how software is being used, but also automation, security, digitization, control of shadow IT, and your future software strategy.
With a Software Asset Management strategy, businesses are empowered to make better software licensing decisions that lower costs.
Benefits of SAM
There are many reasons to implement SAM:
- Smoother Operations
SAM lets you focus on running your organization and takes your mind off things like unsupported programs, viruses and security problems stemming from a lack of patches or updates. Your entire organization runs better with SAM. - Better Price Points
SAM will improve relations with your software resellers and give you an advantage in future negotiations. A better knowledge of your software needs can enable you to buy in volume and let you take advantage of the price benefits associated with bulk purchases. - Volume Discounts
SAM gives you a better understanding of how many, and what types of licenses are needed. Should you buy on a per-person, per-computer basis, or look into volume license acquisition? Your SAM plan will tell you exactly what you need and save you money when it comes to purchasing your licenses. - Better Market Position
Up-to-date licensing and an extensive, comprehensive media library can result in faster, easier mergers and acquisitions. SAM also gives you a faster time-to-market with streamlined software functionality and a thorough knowledge of your existing database. - Financial Security
A good SAM program gives you financial security from unexpected licensing costs as well as providing tax benefits associated with software depreciation. - Eliminate Waste and Redundancy
Thorough software reconciliation, an important step in any good SAM plan, will show software that is not being used but is still being maintained. That software can then be removed and used elsewhere along with its associated license.*
* Please note that certain license agreements may limit the transfer of software. Check your agreement(s) before transferring software. - Every Employee Benefits
Software that functions as it should and is trouble free will result in better overall employee morale. A centralized SAM program will also cut down on individual training for managers and lower the costs associated with it. - Liability
A proper SAM program limits your legal liability due to poor licensing practices and helps prevent any potential damage to your reputation that could arise from a lawsuit. - Future Benefits
SAM gives you better insight into your future software needs. Instead of buying all the newest software and updates available, you will be able to decide exactly what software is needed and when you will need it. With SAM you can plan for your future software needs now. This can also help you when deciding if new hardware is needed as well. - Corporate Governance
There are two basic steps toward ensuring good corporate governance: identifying the risks, and controlling and mitigating these risks. SAM can help you identify and control your software risks.