Learn more about implementing SAM, helping to prevent software piracy, and helping to protect intellectual property.



Microsoft Resources


Downloadable Documents and Templates

Microsoft Software Inventory Analyzer (MSIA)

SAM ROI

Find a SAM Provider

Find a SAM Tool

SAM Implementation Guide (PDF)




Additional Reading

Canadian Software Provincial Piracy Study (PDF) August 2003 CAAST study.




Industry Websites


Business Software Alliance (BSA)

www.bsa.org
The Business Software Alliance is the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world.

Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft (CAAST)

www.caast.ca
An industry alliance of software manufacturers who share the common goal of reducing software piracy.

IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

www.itil.com
The resource location that provides the best practices for IT Service Management.

Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)

www.siia.net
The principal trade association for the software and digital content industry.