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Overview

Implementing a SAM program can be challenging. This is especially true if your organization has not been keeping track of any of its software or licenses, or if you have many different computers to inventory. Fortunately, there are a number of SAM partners available to help if you need it.

Benefits of a SAM partner

The world of software asset management can be a complex one, with serious financial and legal consequences if it's not done correctly—or not done at all. That is why Microsoft strongly encourages you to find a trusted SAM partner with an in-depth understanding of the legal aspects of SAM. A trusted SAM partner will help your company control costs and lessen business and legal risks through more effective management of software assets. A partner can give you greater negotiating power with vendors and help you get the most out of your software investments. SAM partners can also help your IT department better forecast and control expenditures as your company grows.

  • Know what steps and processes need to be accomplished in a SAM implementation.

  • Can save you time and money by helping you implement SAM more efficiently.

  • Understand and can help you choose your SAM tools options.

A SAM partner can help you inventory your software, track your licenses, review your policies and procedures around software procurement and deployment, and much more. When you evaluate a SAM partner, don't hesitate to ask questions and make sure that you feel completely comfortable with that company.

Featured Partner

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Dimension Data - New South Wales, Australia

Dimension Data works with clients to plan, build and support their IT infrastructure. We can assist with the mapping of strategic directions to your operational realities, deliver complex projects and support the environment in which your solutions function, in order to reduce risk, operational costs and quickly deliver business benefits.   Our Platforms Practice focuses on Identity Management, Server, Messaging and Desktop infrastructure.  The Application Integration Practice delivers portal and content management solutions around SharePoint and Content Management Server as well as custom solutions based on the .Net Framework.   Dimension Data is a leading global technology company, operating in over 30 countries on 6 continents.

How do you evaluate a SAM partner?

  • Does the SAM partner bring value to you, the process, and your company by providing valuable experience and knowledge about SAM?

  • Does the SAM partner have a core competency in understanding complex software license agreements and their legal ramifications?

  • Does the SAM partner have a good understanding of licensing deployment?

  • Does the SAM partner have a solid information technology background, enabling them to understand the pros and cons of using different SAM tools?

  • Can the SAM partner provide you with references? Are these references satisfied with the services that were provided, and would they use the SAM partner again?

  • If you are using Microsoft technologies, is the SAM partner at least a Registered or Certified Microsoft Partner with a competency in the SAM Specialization?

Learn More

Microsoft Solution Finder

If you want to get help with your SAM efforts, you can search the SAM Partner listings in the Microsoft Solution Finder to find a partner near you. Solution Finder is a searchable database that contains the profiles of Microsoft Partners who offer business solutions—including resellers, independent software vendors, training providers, and hardware manufacturers. Microsoft works with many partners to offer customized solutions to fit your business needs. In Solution Finder, you can search partner solutions and profiles based on specific criteria to find a partner whose solution can address your business challenges.

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