Software Asset Management
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The Financial Implications of Switching to Cloud Subscriptions
Posted on March 28th, 2018Imagine you need a car, but you’re not sure if you should rent or buy. How do you go about deciding? You most likely think about your current financial state, and what the spouse and kids will want. You also remember you want to go on vacation in the near future so it’s better to … Continue reading The Financial Implications of Switching to Cloud Subscriptions
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Top 10 Reasons NOT To Manage Software Licenses In A Spreadsheet
Posted on February 13th, 2018Using a spreadsheet to track software licenses or cloud subscriptions might be effective for small organizations. However, as your software estate grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage your software assets and their processes. If you aren’t convinced, here are 10 reasons why you need to reconsider managing your software assets in a spreadsheet. 10. … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons NOT To Manage Software Licenses In A Spreadsheet
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Why Managing SaaS Subscriptions Is Important
Posted on January 13th, 2018A common mistake people make about Software as a Service (SaaS) is that they don’t need managing within an organization. Due to the nature and delivery of the software, employees believe they can use them without telling their IT manager or department. Since the software is accessible through the internet as opposed to on-premises, it … Continue reading Why Managing SaaS Subscriptions Is Important
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What Is An Enterprise App Store?
Posted on December 1st, 2017An Enterprise Application (App) Store is a portal that displays software to specific end-users. Usually set up for employees, this portal gives access to software like cloud services, licenses, and mobile apps. The variety of software depends on what the organization authorizes, ranging from small monthly subscriptions to costly software licenses. The Enterprise App Store’s … Continue reading What Is An Enterprise App Store?
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What Is Software Asset Management & Why Is It Important?
Posted on November 30th, 2017According to ITAM Review, Microsoft explains Software Asset Management (SAM) is the best practice to integrate a set of proven processes and procedures for managing and optimizing your organization’s IT assets. The tech leader expresses that using SAM protects your software investments. It also helps you recognize what you have, where it’s running, and if … Continue reading What Is Software Asset Management & Why Is It Important?
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Fastest Way to Save Money on Software Licenses
Posted on November 8th, 2017How have you tried to save money on your software licenses? Did you try buying fewer licenses just to realize you’re missing some? Have you bought more licenses to get a discounted price but realize you overspent? Did you try software license recycling? What Is That? Software license recycling is simply recovering unused licenses and … Continue reading Fastest Way to Save Money on Software Licenses
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How Software Asset Management Reduces Business Costs
Posted on October 24th, 2017On a limited budget, small to medium size businesses are creative when saving money. However, they usually don’t know the cost benefits of having a Software Asset Management (SAM) solution. Many people believe that only large organizations can take advantage of these cost-saving solutions. In reality, there are actually affordable ones that smaller businesses can … Continue reading How Software Asset Management Reduces Business Costs
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Top 6 Software Asset Management Processes
Posted on October 6th, 2017It isn’t uncommon for a small to medium size company to use an Excel spreadsheet to track their software assets. Usually, the spreadsheet’s first tab shows all the inventory of the software purchased. Next, the second tab includes a list of agreements the organization has with other businesses. Lastly, the third tab has a list … Continue reading Top 6 Software Asset Management Processes
