The Microsoft SAM Programme with Phoenix

What is Software Asset Management?

Software Asset Management (SAM) is the development and implementation of a set of procedures and policies, enabling you to manage and optimise your software assets effectively. Your software licences are valuable assets, it's important to know what you have and how they're used.

The Microsoft SAM Programme - make the most of your software investment

Embarking on a SAM programme can seem overwhelming - that's why Microsoft has developed its Microsoft SAM Programme to help you manage your software assets more easily. Working with Phoenix, you gain access to a clear, structured framework to get you started.

Being a Certified Microsoft SAM Partner is a pre-requisite for working with Microsoft on its SAM Programme and as such Phoenix Software was one of the first in the UK to align itself to this vendor initiative, given our breadth of experience in this field.

Phoenix Software fully recommends joining this Microsoft programme: we encourage you to run this activity alongside the audit work we can do for you around your full software estate, as well as implementing our licence management tool, Licence Dashboard™.

Once you join the programme, you work with Phoenix to review your software licences. This creates your Effective Licence Position (ELP), giving you greater visibility across your IT estate and providing you with a great baseline to begin your SAM programme.

Then you complete a SAM Optimisation Model assessment, which analyses your maturity in your SAM processes. This invaluable tool helps you identify focus areas for the ongoing development of your SAM programme.

Upon successful completion of these steps, you receive a Microsoft certificate validating your software licences for 12 months.

Microsoft's SAM Programme also provides you with a number of other valuable benefits:

• Licence reports - giving you a full view of your Microsoft licence estate
  
• Complimentary attendance on a Microsoft SAM Basics training course (1 day, various dates available at Phoenix offices)
  
• Free SAM consultation session with a Phoenix* to help you embark on your SAM Programme and ensure you optimise the results from your licence review and assessment
  
• Access to numerous free tools, resources and online training at www.microsoft.com/uk/sam
  • Microsoft Software Inventory Analyzer
  • SAM Optimisation Kit
  • Case Studies
• Access to Microsoft Financing to help fund your SAM programme

The True Benefits of SAM

We believe that if you adopt a SAM strategy you will see clear, tangible benefits:

• Save money (typically between 20-30% in the first year)
• Be in control of your software assets
• Remain compliant and avoid the risk of counterfeit software
• Build on your SAM maturity

How to Join Microsoft's SAM Programme

Joining and completing Microsoft's programme involves sharing information with Microsoft and Phoenix. This is critical so we can work with you in an open and transparent way.

To join the Microsoft SAM Programme and for further information on the full range of SAM services offered by Phoenix, contact your Phoenix Account Manager on 0845 265 1265 or email info@phoenixs.co.uk

*Phoenix Software is not obliged to provide this session face-to-face, it can be conducted over the telephone or via Live Meeting