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Software Asset Management benefits your entire organization in many ways. Besides better price points, improved employee morale and a more thorough knowledge of your media assets, SAM gives you a leg up on the competition.

Imagine a streamlined IT department with its entire media library in place and in total compliance. Envision a purchasing department that knows the best price on software and where to find it. Enjoy a faster time-to-market for your products and ideas from employees who know their software. All this is possible with a good SAM program and it all adds up your company being several steps ahead of your nearest competitor.

	Here’s exactly what you’ll get: Improved Security – You’ll have all the latest programs with the most recent updates and security patches. Can your competitors say that? Limited Legal Risk/Liability – Getting compliant and staying there is easy with SAM. Knowing you’re dealing with only genuine products and that you have the licenses to prove it gives you peace of mind and limits the possibility of an audit or lawsuit. Your customers and suppliers will rest assured knowing that you’re in total compliance. Your competitors, however, may not. Faster Mergers/Acquisitions – Your company is much more attractive to potential partners and investors with a thorough, up-to-date and extensive library of your software assets and licenses. A proper SAM program will also speed up the due diligence process during any potential mergers and/or acquisitions. Better Bargaining Power – Get the upper hand in software acquisition with SAM. Know exactly what titles you need, how many you’ll want, what updates are available and necessary, and how many licenses you need. You’ll avoid licenses you don't need, and you'll save money by buying in bulk. Total Software Awareness – Through SAM you’ll know what software your employees are using and what they never touch. The latest software loaded with new features isn’t worth your money if your employees don’t need it or aren’t using it. A thorough audit or reconciliation will reduce costs by focusing your IT department and your purchasing dollars on only the software that’s truly necessary to run your operation. Tax Savings – SAM can pay for itself as your company learns to take advantage of tax benefits for software depreciation and expenditures. Faster Roll Outs – You’ll get your product, idea or innovation to market faster than your competitors when your software is functioning properly and your licenses are being looked after. A streamlined IT department and employees whose PCs work trouble free will give you an edge over your competition. Disaster Protection – Your company will be better prepared in the event of a disaster or other emergency once your SAM program is in place. Do your competitors have back-ups of all their software and installation media? Can they prove, even in case of fire, flood or other disaster, that they’re completely compliant? You can once your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is in place. Imagine knowing that your software and licenses are completely intact even in a worst-case scenario. Your company will be back to business while others will take days, weeks or even months to recover.