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ITAM Review New York Tools Day
Real life SAM Tool
implementationDavid FoxenITAM Review
ITAM Review New York Tools Day
About me
• ITAM Analyst at the ITAM Review
• ITAM/SAM geek!
• Previously a Global Software Asset Manager
• £millions saved through ITAM
• Implemented SAM Tools
ITAM Review New York Tools Day
Picking a SAM tool is like a draft pick
• Evaluate current strengths and weaknesses
• Where are the gaps/weaknesses?
• ‘Scout’ SAM tools
• Trial SAM tools
• Make an informed decision
ITAM Review New York Tools Day
Top 10 Tips. 1-5• 1. Implementation can be a
challenge. Don’t give up!• 2. Training, training and more
training• 3. Future proof
• 4. Use accurate data (3 months of usage stats)
• 5. Give yourself realistic targets. Results within 6 months of
implementation
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Top 10 tips. 6-10• 6. Take your time. Don’t rush into
a decision• 7. Keep up communication
channels with senior management
• 8. Make sure the SAM tool fits in with your environment (3rd party
integration)• 9. Desktop or data centre focus?
• 10. Support. Internal and external
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David’s take away’s
•Take your time
•Communicate
•Be realistic
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SAM Tools Satisfaction Survey
• https://itamreview.wufoo.com/forms/sam-tool-satisfaction-survey/#sthash.v9H2Wcb4.dpuf
• Research started by the ITAM Review in December 2014• Responses from ITAM and
Licensing professionals from all around the world
• 21 SAM Tools Reviewed• You can still have your say
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Results as of May 2015
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Questions?Thank you for your time!
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