Software Asset Management (SAM).

More control and lower costs with our Software Asset Management (SAM).

The rapid development of cloud computing, virtualisation, mobile communication and global networks brings with it a wealth of software solutions. Software manufacturers demand clear proof of licences and regular compliance checks. Powerful licence management solutions are not only crucial because of these requirements.

Companies also benefit from a better overview and control of their software licences. The main objective of Software Asset Management (SAM) is to ensure that an organisation manages its software licenses efficiently and legally in order to optimise costs, ensure compliance and minimise risks associated with software breaches.

The use of Software Asset Management (SAM) consultants has proven to be beneficial in various business situations. Bechtle-Comsoft's SAM consultants can help you manage your software licences effectively, meet compliance requirements and minimise risk. Simply get in touch with us.

If you really want Software Asset Management (SAM) to work, you need the right partner: Bechtle-Comsoft.

Optimise costs

Our SAM consultants are trained to analyse costs and identify opportunities to optimise software expenditure. This can help to reduce unnecessary licence expenditure and increase budget efficiency.

Compliance & legal certainty

Non-compliance with licence agreements can have considerable financial and legal consequences. SAM consultants help companies to ensure compliance and minimise the associated risk.

Transparency

Our SAM consultants can react flexibly to a company's changing requirements. They can provide additional resources or adapt projects as required.

At a time when IT costs are constantly rising, our mission is to help our clients manage their software and cloud spend efficiently while complying with legal regulations by providing sound advice and customised solutions.

Stefan Arets, Leitung Software Asset and Cloud Cost Management Consultant

Software Asset Management Baseline

Let us take a snapshot of your current software inventory and create a basis for continuous Software Asset Management (SAM). Of course, we cover various providers.

Software Asset Management (SAM) Baseline is a snapshot of the software you use from a single vendor compared to the existing licences. We take over the software inventory of your existing on-board resources, or we install a scanning tool that prepares the data accordingly and searches your network for existing software. At the same time, we create an audit-proof licence inventory and compare this with the installed software. The resulting report - which corresponds to a compliance report (Delta) - gives you an overview of your under- or over-licensing, contains recommendations on how to rectify this and provides further important information on licence management.

Software Asset Management Consulting

Book our Software Asset Management (SAM) experts for training, workshops, consulting and analyses:

SAM Tool Evaluation
Introduction of a SAM tool in the company
Preparation of periodic SAM reports incl. analysis and recommendations
Analysis of your processes and guidelines
Support in contract negotiations and scenario creation
Consulting for Microsoft TrueUp - annual reporting
Assistance from OnPremise to the Cloud
SAM EULA review

SAM Managed Service

365 days a year - thanks to complete IT asset management.

With SAM Managed Services, you retain full control over your software licences and contracts without tying up internal resources. We deploy the tools as you need them. Whether you want to use the tool independently for your licence management or outsource it completely to our experts - everything is possible with us.

Installation Long Term

We install all the necessary components of the tool to ensure a successful inventory. This includes:

Installation in the customer environment - customer data can be processed locally
Connection to the customer's Active Directory
Mapping of the organisational structure
Initial creation of users and definition of a role concept

Software Entitlement
Initial and ongoing maintenance of a software manufacturer's contracts and licences.

This includes the maintenance of the respective licence agreements, if necessary with mapping of licence chains.
Plausibility check of purchases and comparison with the manufacturer's licence portal.

Reporting
You receive defined reports from the total stock of available reports at a specified interval. In addition, existing reports can be customised if necessary.

Compliance review
You receive a report on the current installation base and the use of software in your customer environment. A comparison is also made with the licences purchased for each manufacturer.

Five compelling arguments for Software Asset Management (SAM).

1) Legal security

Avoid legal risks with regard to licensing

2) Savings

Optimised software application, optimisation with central purchasing and provisions

3) Planning

Budgeting, overview of licensing and maintenance agreements, service invoicing

4) Transparency

Valid data on commercial licence inventory

5) Support

Effective support during operation, migrations and rollouts, consistent software versions across the board

Five strong arguments for Bechte-Comsoft.

1) Experience

We have been in the software licensing business for over 35 years.

2) Team

We employ over 50 management software asset management (SAM) certified specialists (MCP).

3) Status

We are Software Asset Management (SAM) partner of many leading vendors.

4) Performance

We analyse software components, unleash potential, and optimise. Quickly, effectively, reliably, and expertly.

5) Solutions

We have the right Software Asset Management (SAM) solutions for your requirements and infrastructure.