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Smoother Operations
Your entire organization runs better with SAM. SAM lets you focus on
running your business and takes your mind off things like unsupported
programs, viruses and security problems stemming from a lack of patches
or updates.
Better Price Points
SAM will improve relations with your software resellers and give you an
advantage in future negotiations. A better knowledge of your software
needs can enable you to buy in volume and let you take advantage of the
price benefits associated with bulk purchases.
Better Market Position
Up-to-date licensing and an extensive, comprehensive media library can
result in faster, easier mergers and acquisitions. SAM also gives you a
faster time-to-market with streamlined software functionality and a
thorough knowledge of your existing database.
Financial Security
A good SAM program gives you financial security from unexpected
licensing costs as well as providing tax benefits associated with
software depreciation.
Eliminate Waste and Redundancy
Thorough software reconciliation, one important step in any good SAM
plan, will show software that’s not being used but is still being
maintained. That software can then be removed and used elsewhere along
with its associated license.*
* Please note that certain license agreements may limit the transfer
of software. Check your agreement(s) before transferring software.
Volume Discounts
SAM gives you a better understanding of how many and what types of
licenses are needed. Should you buy on a per-person, per-PC basis, or
look into volume license acquisition? Your SAM plan will tell you
exactly what you need and save you money when it comes to purchasing
your licenses.
Every Employee Benefits
Software that functions as it should and is trouble free will result in
better overall employee moral. A centralized SAM program will also cut
down on individual training for managers and lower the costs associated
with it.
Liability
A proper SAM program limits your legal liability due to poor licensing
practices and helps prevent any potential damage to your reputation that
could arise from a lawsuit.
Future Benefits
SAM gives you better insight into your future software needs. Instead of
buying all the newest software and updates available, you’ll be able to
decide exactly what software is needed and when you’ll need it. With SAM
you can plan for your future software needs now. This can also help you
when deciding if new hardware is needed as well.
Corporate Governance
There are two basic steps towards ensuring good corporate governance:
identifying the risks, and controlling and mitigating these risks. SAM
can help you identify and control your software risks. |
