Welcome to Microsoft Canada's Software Asset Management & Piracy Protection web site, where you’ll find information on implementing best practices around managing your software.

• Implement an effective Software Asset Management (SAM) program in your organization.
• Choose the right Licensing or Volume Licensing solution for your organization.
• Identify genuine software features and avoid non-compliant software.
• Maximize the benefits of SAM to your customers, your organization, and the community as a whole.

SAM and Piracy Protection

Doing business successfully involves managing risk. Part of managing risk means managing your software; not only what you are using and where, but having proper licensing and respecting intellectual property. When you make compliance key in your organization, everybody wins. Read more…

SAM and Licensing

Microsoft Volume Licensing programs offer companies of all sizes a great way to buy and manage multiple software licenses-for as few as five desktops. Discover what software licensing can do for your organization today. Read more…

SAM Partners

Software Asset Management Partners are a great resource to your business. They provide a wealth of expertise and services on every step of the SAM process. Read more…

Visit the News Room to read select press releases, newsletters, and other noteworthy articles related to Microsoft Canada's software asset management and piracy protection programs. Read more…

Other Key Links

• What is intellectual property?
• Business Software Alliance (BSA)
• Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft (CAAST)