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General Information
Number of desktops PCs:
Number of laptop PCs:

Existing SAM implementation:
How do you track initial software installations?
Software inventory tool that monitors all networked PCs
IT records all installation activities in a database
IT records all installation activities in a spreadsheet
We don't track software installations
How do you conduct on-going inventories of the software installed on employees' computers?
We use a software asset management tool
We physically go to each machine and record the software information
We ask our employees to e-mail a list of software
We don't perform software inventories
Does your company have a software use policy?
Yes and it is distributed and enforced
Yes and it is distributed but it isn't enforced
We have verbal guidelines
No
Who purchases the software for your company?
The central purchasing department
The department managers
The employees (who get reimbursed)
I'm not sure
Who do you acquire your software and licenses from?
A single reseller
Multiple resellers
Online and direct from each software
I'm not sure
When your company gets new software, what happens to the media and license documentation?
The media and licenses are stored in a secure locked location and tracked in a database/SAM tool
The IT department stores the media and documentation
It is delivered to the person who ordered it
I'm not sure
How many different software titles does your company use as a whole?
Less than 20
21-100
101-250
251-500
Over 500
Does your company have one office, or many different offices?
One – we are all in the same location (can have more than one building but same area)
Multiple – our offices are in different geographical locations
What level of support do you have within your organization for SAM?
We have a dedicated SAM sponsor or advocate
Upper management realizes the value of SAM
Some people within the organization are familiar with SAM and the benefits
No one in the organization understands SAM or the benefits
Is there someone allocated in the organization to identify and assess risks with your SAM program?
Yes
No
Do you have an up-to-date inventory of existing licenses?
Yes – this includes the assignment of updates to prior versions for compliance
Yes
The inventory is older than 12 months
No / I am not sure
How do you perform software installations in general?
Central installation with a software distribution tool like Microsoft SMS
Installations are executed manually with admin rights – users can not install software themselves
Manually on every desktop
Employees install software they need themselves
Do you have a licensing expert on staff or available for consulting?
Yes – they specialize in software licensing
Yes – they have a fair knowledge of software licensing
No
I do not know

Organizational Complexity
How could SAM be implemented in your company based on its size and budgetary constraints?
IT Budget:
Limited
Medium
High/Allocated
Resource Availability:
Do It Yourself
Dedicated Resource
Outsource
Timeline:
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
More than 6 months

Low

Medium

High

High

Your current SAM implementation is LOW

There is a tremendous opportunity for your company to experience significant savings over the next year by implementing SAM policies and procedures. Your organization may want to consider reviewing the suggested SAM steps in the right hand column.

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Your current SAM implementation is MEDIUM

It appears that your organization is already implementing a number of healthy SAM practices. The information in the left-hand column below lists those SAM processes currently practiced by your organization, along with a list of recommended SAM processes for you to consider on the right.

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Your current SAM implementation is HIGH

Congratulations on implementing SAM! Your organization is already performing most of the recommended SAM procedures. Continue to follow your SAM program and review SAM procedures regularly so that your company can continue to operate at optimum legal and financial efficiency.

Click here to obtain a list of SAM Partners in your area and to learn more about the ROI and the benefits of SAM.

Your current SAM implementation is HIGH

Congratulations on implementing SAM! Your organization is already performing most of the recommended SAM procedures. Continue to follow your SAM program and review SAM procedures regularly so that your company can continue to operate at optimum legal and financial efficiency.

Click here to obtain a list of SAM Partners in your area and to learn more about the ROI and the benefits of SAM.

Based on your input, your organization could save about 10%your organization could save about 10% on IT management costs in year 1. Where will these cost savings come from?

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