Software Asset Management

We can help you establish and monitor, in real time, your live software licenses and then compare with current and expected future usage and installations to identify any prevalent compliance issues. We can assist you with the resolution of any compliancy issues with vendors and help to defer or avoid possible vendor audits.

Having a clear view of the number of users and servers in your organisation, along with the correct software they need and use, helps you ensure there is no redundant or unnecessary software being deployed anywhere. Gaining total clarity over your software will also ensure you fully benefit from any software assurance or upgrade rights to keep your business continuously up-to-date on the software you run. You will also be able to make efficient use of unused or surplus software licenses avoiding unnecessary purchases at the outset.

Having the most cost efficient and optimal configuration of licensing contracts for your organisations needs will have a clear and tangible effect on your annual software expenditure. In addition, the effects of running a lean software estate are also reflected in significantly reduced IT support and maintenance costs. In fact, having a well implemented SAM solution is becoming one of the most important cost saving initiatives deployed in large corporations today.

Having total clarity of your software estate at anytime, and in real time, is only half the story. It’s how this information is used and applied that gives you a level of control over your software estate that makes a real difference. The Bytes Asset Management Platform solution gives you as much control as you want. Once implemented, you can administer your SAM systems yourself, or you can let us control it for you with our Asset Management Service.

Our experience and positioning with software vendors means that we are in a perfect position to represent you in all liaisons. We work hard on your behalf to ensure you get the best outcome or - if required - to defer vendor audits. Whether it’s procurement, software training options or any software license issues, we can help.