Software Asset Management (SAM) Discussion

New research has revealed that nearly two-thirds of IT executives and managers have admitted that they do not have adequate systems in place to ensure software compliance. Over half of the 350 respondents said they had to track software assets manually, which left them way behind on license management and 60 percent admitted to having unlicensed software on the network.

The figures confirm a common perception that managing software assets is a complex and manual task - but in reality solutions do exist which can dramatically reduce the workload associated with getting a grip on software licensing. A new breed of solutions, such as Centennial’s SAM Essentials are designed to complement automated license management tools with effective guidance on how to adopt software management best practices and how to gain buy-in and support from the wider organization.

Centennial recently launched an initiative called Centennial SAM Academy which is a demonstration of our commitment to help customers to get the most out of their investment in Centennial technology for specific solutions in this case Software Asset Management.

Technology has a role to play in a SAM solution but any customer expecting technology to deliver them SAM will be disappointed. SAM is about technology, people and procesess. We now have technology in market that will automate a lot of the tasks required to understand an organization’s software compliance position and to manage software compliance as part of a SAM solution but without sound processes to complement the technology there is a risk our customers will believe our technology has not delivered.

Centennial SAM Academy should help customers understand what processes they should adopt to ensure success with a Centennial based SAM solution and what SAM Partner services may be required to achieve success.

Centennial SAM Academy is a set of courses aimed at building a customers knowledge of SAM in general but also to give specific guidance using Centennial products in a SAM or compliance project.

The cornerstone of the Centennial SAM Academy is Centennial SAM Essentials .
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