Software Deployment Process
Rory & Kylie offer a SAM-based perspective on why including SAM in the deployment process is an important thing to do.
Author: Kylie Fowler
Posts by Kylie Fowler
Software Procurement Process
Kylie Fowler & Rory Canavan discuss the features and benefits of a quality Software Procurement Process.
Software Savings? You Can Do It!
The introduction of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and subscription licenses means that software contract renewals are increasing as a proportion of IT spend and optimising and controlling your software subscription and support & renewal costs is a must in ‘these difficult times’. If you need to save money fast, ITAM can play a key role achieving this,…
10 Considerations for Software Optimisation
Put Your Best Foot Forward When Optimising Software In fact, I would argue that in many organisations, a SAM team’s time is better spent focusing on improving the process for managing subscriptions than identifying unused perpetual licenses that could be reused. After all, you may never reuse those uninstalled licenses, whereas optimising subscriptions saves money…
6 Things To Know About The Software Request Process
The software request process is the public face of software asset management. It’s the process your end users and business teams use on a regular basis, and if it goes wrong it can be a right pain the proverbial. Here are 6 things to think about when improving this process.
Software Request Process
In this month’s instalment, we delve into the finer points of what tasks should be included in a quality software request process.
SAM as a System
Try not to think of SAM as an ELP machine; rather an influence for good throughout your IT estate. Kylie and Rory consider the merits of viewing SAM through a Management Systems Standard looking-glass.
Hardware Asset Refresh Process
Sweating hardware assets is a canny method of squeezing extra value from your IT budget. Listen to Kylie and Rory introduce further gems in this short video.
Lost & Stolen Devices Process
Ever wondered what you need to think about when crafting a Lost & Stolen Devices Process? Well wonder no more! Kylie & Rory share the benefit of their experiences and how this impacted the HAM Process Kit: https://www.samcharter.com/sam-charter-process-kit-version-2-2/
Hardware Asset Repair Process
In this month’s review of the SAM Charter HAM Kit, Kylie and Rory consider the importance and value of the Hardware Asset Repair Process.