Software Asset Management in the Public Sector
Since the publication of Sir Peter Gershon’s review, “Releasing resources to the frontline”, more emphasis has now been placed on identifying areas within the Public Sector where improvements in efficiency can be made.
Create Efficiencies with SAM
Software asset management can be a key driver to achieving greater efficiencies across an organisation. SAM can have a positive impact on many departments and functions such as IT, Procurement, Accounts and Senior Management.
With SAM you can:
- Implement tight controls and processes
- Report on the exact position of your software estate
- Identify negative and positive licensing deltas
- Identify underused or dormant licenses
- Realign license agreements according to usage
- Identify upgrade entitlements
- Prevent new licenses being bought when old ones can be redeployed
By knowing precisely what assets are on your network, informed decisions can be made with regard to all future software procurement and puts you in an excellent position when negotiating these purchases.
From SAM you can:
- Achieve better return on investment
- Re-allocate budget according to savings made
- Reduce wastage
- Enhance IT governance
- Strengthen overall governance
Bytes in the Public Sector
For more information on the many ways in which Bytes can help you achieve your organisation’s goals for bringing greater efficiency to your operations contact Bytes now on 020 8786 1500 or email tellmemore@bytes.co.uk
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"Transformational Government enabled by technology"
In addition to being able to provide you with innovative application development and enhancement services, our technical experts can also offer you advice and deployment services covering a range of vendors, including Microsoft, Novell, VM Ware, Symantec, Citrix.
The final area of expertise we have within the Group is in regard to Document Solutions. Through our parent company in South Africa and our unique relationship with Xerox we have unrivalled experience in helping organisations gain competitive advantage and improved efficiency via the introduction of advanced document solution methodology and technology.
