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10 Reasons To Implement Software Asset Management
- You will always know who is using what software and hardware so you can keep your Company compliant.
- Easily identify if users have products that they don't need which can be reassigned rather than new software purchased.
- Give yourself more bargaining power with software vendors by knowing whether you qualify for further discounts e.g. bulk purchase schemes.
- Ensure you receive all the upgrades and support you are entitled to from your software suppliers.
- Ensure that you are not over-paying for the software being used or paying for software that is not in use.
- Eliminate the chances of unauthorized software copying by users contravening your licensing agreement.
- Gives you financial security from unexpected licensing costs as well as providing tax benefits associated with software depreciation.
- Limits your legal liability due to poor licensing practices.
- Improves software budget management.
- Allows the development of a robust and cost effective supplier management strategy.
Knowledge is power!