The role of the software asset manager in the company is changing. These changes depend on the structures of the company. In some companies there are established SAM managers, in other companies it has to be built up first. It is mostly a dynamic environment. In defining the role of the SAM manager, the license must be rethought as a product and a management of the licenses must be developed from this thinking. In this way, a software license management can be developed and from this a SAM management. For companies that already have an established SAM management, it is not a big deal, but for companies that are newly developing and establishing a SAM management, it is a big deal – and this is the case for Netflix. Establishing SAM management changes an organization’s infrastructure and SAM brings more dynamism to the enterprise.
How was the role of a SAM Manger improved and how it is changing?
How we need to rethink the way that licenses are products?
Why is it important to have a SAM in every organization?
How does establishing a SAM change an organization’s infrastructure and how can we respond?

KEY TOPICS

Tools for smooth system integration and license optimization

Audit-proof license transfers of second-hand software

Enterprise SaaS Management platforms for improved tracking, controlling and benchmarking of SaaS applications

Advanced reporting and analytics for data-driven planning and decision-making

Improving your understanding of new licensing models: on-premises, hybrid licenses, cloud subscriptions

SAM and IT Procurement on a global scope: improving IT integration and setting up standardization processes

Implementing Lean methodology: learn how to boost your SAM and IT vendor management processes to avoid IT Supply chain bottlenecks

Polishing up your audit strategies: hear strategies to improve your communication with software providers and how to benefit from audit clauses

Raising your contract negotiation game: get insider tips on best contract negotiation strategies and improved software lifecycle management

Big vendors and beyond: best practices to keep good relationships with big and medium-sized publishers

Profiting from license management automation: learn how a data-based decision-making process can benefit IT in your organization

Benefiting from internal team collaboration of key stakeholders: get a deeper understanding to bringing together SAM, IT Service Management, and IT Security

Software portfolio centralization: reducing costs by consolidating your tech stack in the SAMS space

Mastering software and IT asset management: from medium-sized companies to dynamic and complex organizations

License management tools and solutions for cloud services: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Optimized IT assets on-site and in the cloud management technology

Data discovery technologies for better software lifecycle management and costs saving

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