Managing software makes sense

Software is increasingly becoming an essential component our day to day activities. Effective software management can provide significant benefits to any organisation, from a reduction in the amount of money spent on software and maintenance, to the reduction in risk of unauthorised software deployments.

Software Asset Management (also known as SAM) is a way of managing software to ensure you only spend money on what you need and that you are not exposed to the risk of unlicensed software on your network. Our experience with corporate and public sector organisations has provided an average cost saving of 22% of the annual software budget and they no longer have to be worried about the possible exposure from a software vendor audit.

SAM Tools

EasySAM can supply and support a wide range of SAM tools, including those listed from the software vendors below. To get a new license quote, maintenance renewal quote, training, consultancy or to discuss an upgrade, please contact us

News

How to avoid being an 'accidental pirate'
Most businesses don't intend to use illegal software, or break the terms of their license agreements, but through bad planning, inadequate IT policies or simply a lack of awareness, many end up doing so. - 17 Feb 2012

Computer Services Firm Agrees to Pay $500,000 to Settle Claims of Unlicensed Software Use - BSA
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) announced in a press release a settlement with PCS-CTS of Houston, TX. PCS-CTS agreed to pay $500,000 to BSA to settle claims that it had unlicensed copies of Adobe, Filemaker, Microsoft, and Symantec software installed on its computers - 13 Feb 2012

New Gartner Report Shows Software Audits Up Again in 2011
Gartner has recently published a report on The Software Vendors That Are Auditing Now and What to Do About It. - 09 Feb 2012

Microsoft volume price shift could see big rise for UK customers
Vendor decides to align pricing to euro from 1 July - 04 Feb 2012

Stolen Software: Piracy Hits More than Movies and Music
With all the focus on Hollywood, it's worth remembering that the SOPA/PIPA debate and the Megaupload takedown could have a huge impact on software, too. - 26 Jan 2012

Microsoft Sues U.K. Retailer Comet for Selling Counterfeit CDs
Microsoft sues Kesa Electricals Plc’s Comet unit for allegedly selling more than 94,000 counterfeit disks - 07 Jan 2012