Software Asset Management (SAM) Discussion

Microsoft SAM Optimization Model



Microsoft has created and announced the SAM Optimization Model to help organisations assess
their current SAM programs and to set goals for future program improvements. This model is
based on the ISO/IEC 19770-1:2006 standard and is a stepping stone to conformance with that
standard. The details of the program will be presented in more detail at the Microsoft Worldwide
Partner Conference the week of July 7, 2008.

For more information on the SAM Optimization Model, please see Michael Beare’s web cast at the
Microsoft Momentum site:
http://msevents.microsoft.com/ (http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032369765 EventCategory=5 culture=en-US CountryCode=US)
EventID: 1032369765

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SAM upsurge continues in 2008



The latest CIO Index Survey of 145 IT directors across the UK has found that Software Asset Management was the biggest single area of technology adoption in 2007.  More than half of respondents said they had deployed some form of SAM initiative in the last year, with a further 19 percent conducting pilot studies and 14 percent reviewing the business benefits.

One reason cited for the increased adoption is a greater focus on compliance efforts by leading software vendors, but there is also a better understanding of the positive aspects of SAM.

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Make Your Views on SAM Count



 The ISO SC7 SAM study group is inviting SAM Practitioners to provide feedback and influence the development of SAM standards.
Several major industry bodies are helping with this survey, including itSMF international who have posted it on their web site.
 

Make your contribution count! Are you involved in assessing any aspects of software asset management or related processes or service management? A new industry-wide study of SAM assessment has been commissioned by ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 and your opinions are invited. Click the button below for your chance to input to international standards development

Access the ISO survey

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ISO/IEC 19770-1 Recognised Adopter Program



Investors in Software (www.investorsinsoftware.com) have a Recognised Adopter Program for to help organisations wishing to work towards certification against ISO/IEC 19770-1 standard for SAM.

The Recognised Adopter Programme (RAP) offers a structured methodology and project management to support organisations that are looking to secure certification against ISO / IEC 19770-1.

Investors in Software will appoint a dedicated project manager, whose sole objective will be to help bring your organisation into compliance with the standard. We want to facilitate the process as far as possible and share the lessons learned - so that more organisations can benfit from adoption of the standard.

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SAM in the News

IT department 'will disappear within five years', SaaS maker says
March 27, 2008 - Computer Weekly

Hong Kong rolls out licensed software management campaign
March 17, 2008 - Computerworld Singapore

Centennial Software Upgrades Offering
March 15, 2008 - Northwest Innovation

Impact of SAM on the auditor
March 5, 2008 - The Hindu Business Line

Five steps to software asset management
February 15, 2008 - ITBusiness.ca

Piracy plateau paves the way
February 14, 2008 - What PC

Automatic software asset management sees sales upsurge
January 16, 2008 - Computer Weekly

SMEs 'blind' to illegal software risks
January 16, 2008 - ZDNet


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