Our Methodology

Software Asset Management (SAM) is in the spotlight more than ever thanks to increased focus on cost management, corporate governance and license compliance.

Analysis shows that 85% of client engagements within the Public and Commercial sectors reveal compliance issues, in terms of both over and under-licensing. Either situation means unnecessary cost and risk.

Thinking of implementing SAM?

Here's what it takes:

  • Get buy-in
    • Engage stakeholders
    • Agree your objectives and key milestone timetable
    • Set up a budget for the program
  • Take Control
    • Produce an inventory of software usage
    • Catalogue your license grants
    • Match licenses against usage
    • Take action on any shortfall or over-licensing
  • Keep Control
    • Put in place procedures, tools and training to establish on-going control
    • Monitor effectiveness and benefits

Why do it?

Although desktop software is well served by specialists and automated tools, enterprise software, such as Oracle Database and other Oracle applications tend to be overlooked, as they are more difficult to manage.

We've developed the Strategic License Asset Management methodology (SLAM) for SAM, giving Oracle clients control of their Oracle license estates. The SLAM methodology allows a deeper understanding of your Oracle licensing (including legacy and current agreements), license grant analysis and current actual usage position versus projected future demand.

Click here for more information on SLAM for Oracle SAM or call us on +44 (0) 870 100 4000 (or contact us) to discover how we can help you.