How SAM Pro Helps You Cut Costs with SAM PRO
Managing software assets can feel like an uphill battle. Between rising costs, vendor audits, and underutilized licenses, organizations often spend more than they should while carrying unnecessary risk. That is where Software Asset Management (SAM) Pro comes in. By following a structured approach, you can gain control of your software environment, reduce waste, and ensure compliance.
At LEIDIT, we help organizations put SAM Pro into practice, pairing proven methodology with technical expertise so you can achieve results faster and more effectively.
Here is how the SAM Pro journey works:
STEP 1: Assessment and Planning
Initial Assessment: Evaluate current software assets, usage, and compliance status.
Define Objectives: Align SAM goals with business objectives, such as cost reduction, compliance, and risk management.
STEP 2: Assessment and Planning
Software Inventory: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all software assets, including licenses and installations.
Data Collection: Use discovery tools to periodically discover and import data on software usage and compliance.
STEP 3: License Management
License Reconciliation: Match software installations with licenses to identify gaps or surpluses.
Compliance Checks: Ensure that all software usage complies with licensing agreements to avoid legal and financial risks.
STEP 4: Optimization
Software Inventory: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all software assets, including licenses and installations.
Data Collection: Use discovery tools to periodically discover and import data on software usage and compliance.
STEP 5: Policy Development
SAM Policies: Maintain policies for software procurement, usage, and compliance.
Training and Awareness: Educate employees on SAM policies and best practices.
STEP 6: Implementation of SAM Tools
Feature/Plugin Selection: Implement features and plugins to further enhance the SAM process.
Integration: Integrate existing IT systems for seamless data collection and management with SAM and supporting solutions.
STEP 7: Ongoing Management and Support
Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor software usage and compliance, providing regular reports to leadership.
Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update SAM processes to adapt to changes in the software environment.
Why it Matters
By adopting SAM Pro, you are not just managing software. You are creating a strategy that helps you save money, reduce risk, and maximize value from your technology investments.
With LEIDIT’s experience in ITAM and ITOM, you also gain a partner that knows how to tailor SAM Pro to your environment, integrating tools, guiding policy development, and building a process that scales as your business grows.