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Real life SAM Tool

implementationDavid FoxenITAM Review

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About me

• ITAM Analyst at the ITAM Review

• ITAM/SAM geek!

• Previously a Global Software Asset Manager

• £millions saved through ITAM

• Implemented SAM Tools

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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

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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!