What is SAM?

We talk about Software Asset Management in terms of the intersection between what you own and what you use as an IT organization. Constantly shifting inventories of hardware, software, virtualizing technology, Cloud, people, and executive campaigns make things more complicated than most might see at the surface. Add on top of that - various lifecycle triggers that influence slight change in the nature of the management of your portfolio. And add on top of that - complex and ever-changing license metrics and licensing rules across all publishers.

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Software Asset Management (SAM) is the process of managing and optimizing the use and distribution of software within an organization. SAM involves tracking the lifecycle of software assets, from acquisition to disposal, in order to ensure compliance with licensing agreements, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency. The key components of SAM include inventory management, license optimization, and software usage monitoring. SAM helps organizations to reduce the risk of non-compliance and ensure that software licenses are being used effectively.

Software Lifecycle Management (SLM) is the process of managing the entire lifecycle of a software application, from conception to retirement. SLM involves planning, designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining software in order to meet business needs and ensure that it is functioning effectively. The key components of SLM include requirements gathering, project management, software development, quality assurance, and maintenance. SLM helps organizations to reduce the risk of software failure, improve the quality of software, and ensure that it is meeting business needs.

Both SAM and SLM are critical components of effective software management. SAM helps organizations to ensure that they are using software effectively and efficiently, while minimizing costs and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements. SLM helps organizations to manage the entire lifecycle of software applications, from conception to retirement, in order to ensure that they are meeting business needs and functioning effectively. Together, SAM and SLM help organizations to manage their software assets effectively, reduce the risk of software failure, and optimize the use of software across the organization.