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WE HELP IT ASSET MANAGERS BUILD EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORKS
We help IT asset managers build effective governance frameworks
July 14, 2023 / By Antonia Constantin
In theory, this process is straightforward; the objective being to simply capture entitlements acquired through the software purchase process and upload them into the SAM suite. However, in reality, it is easy to get this process wrong with significant ongoing consequences for the accuracy of your effective license positions (ELPs).
May 19, 2023 / By Antonia Constantin
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.
May 19, 2023 / By Antonia Constantin
Jazz hands appear to be the order of the day when it comes to discussing the tips and tricks associated with the Hardware Deployment Process.
May 19, 2023 / By Kylie Fowler
What aspects of IT due-diligence do you need to consider when purchasing hardware? Kylie Fowler and Rory Canavan wax lyrical on this topic; while wondering what other Naval expressions may not translate well in the USA!
November 1, 2022 / By Kylie Fowler
The reporting process is a quick way to add value to your stakeholders. This process defines both BAU and ad hoc reports and ensure they are reviewed for relevance on a regular basis.
October 19, 2022 / By Kylie Fowler
Every software asset manager has the experience of a contract renewal appearing from nowhere, unrecognised software deployments and ELPs replete with software you had no idea you had bought! This process takes pity on these poor neglected ‘orphans’ and finds a home for them within the SAM system.
June 15, 2022 / By Kylie Fowler
As any software asset manager will tell you, accurate data is foundational for an effective SAM system, and this process is the first step in a BAU quality assurance capacity. Understanding your organisation’s data management strategy and how SAM and configuration management fit together is absolutely critical.
May 8, 2022 / By Kylie Fowler
Do you need a process to link your HR lifecycle to your IT lifecycle? Then look no further. Kylie and Rory delve deeper into why it’s important to align IT assets to the people they are assigned to – and how.
January 8, 2022 / By Kylie Fowler
Removal is not recycling! Tune in to find out why we should be doing more than just uninstalling software if we have ear-marked a title as end of life.
October 8, 2021 / By Kylie Fowler
SAM is not just about producing ELPs – you have to do something with the data that a SAM Suite can report on. Recycling & optimisation is just such a process.