Microsoft Software Asset Management Programme
Microsoft UK recently launch their Microsoft Software Asset Management Program, details for which can be found here.
It is a structured approach to implementing software asset managment with the assistance of on of Microsoft’s approved SAM Partners, a list of which can be also be found on their site.
At the end of the process the customer will get a certificate which will be valid for 12 months recognizing they have gone through the program and established their base line compliance position and should not expect to be contacted to undertake a Microsoft led audit over the next 12 months.
Be warned that any short fall of licences identified by this process will have to be addressed.
