Why Implement a Software Asset Management Plan

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Why Implement a Software Asset Management Plan?
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Benefits

• Save Money
• Manage Technological Change
• Work More Efficiently
• Justify Investments

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Potential Risks

• Lack of technical support
• Difficulty determining upgrade paths
• Potential exposure to viruses
• Software compatibility issues

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Gather information

• First assess what information you already know by
  asking these few questions.
• How many desktops, servers, and other devices do
  you have?
• Do you know what software you are using?
• Do you keep track of your software licenses?
• Are all your devices/servers on a network?

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Initial Assessment

• Then find out exactly what software you have
  installed by conducting a software inventory.
• Network software inventory tools
• Standalone manual inventory

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Matching Licenses

• Once you have an inventory, youll need to match
  up the licenses to the software.
• Types of licenses
• Preinstalled Software
• Retail Boxed Software
• Volume Licensing Programs

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Review Policies and Procedures

• Centralize Your Procurement Process
• Post Software Use Policies

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How can I help?

• Inventory Software
• Match Licenses
• Review Policies and Procedures
• Software Asset Management Plan

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Contact Us

• Company Name
• My Name
• Phone
• Email
• Address
• Website