Certero launches SAM Services business function
19 January 2012
Leading software vendor of Software Asset Management and PC Power Management solutions has today announced the introduction of a SAM Services business. Unlike competitor solutions, Certero SAM Services offers an end to end provision from Advice and Training, Compliance Reviews to a Managed Service Programme.
The launch of Certero SAM Services will complement Certero’s existing suite of SAM products which is already helping organisations to save thousands on licensing expenditure and optimise their software usage. Organisations will be able to choose from a range of services dependent on their current requirements, including Software Audit Services, Policy, Processes and Procedures Review, SAM Managed Services, SAM Licensing and Service Desk and SAM Licensing and Training – a complete one stop shop for independent Licensing and SAM guidance.
With software accounting for over 30% of the IT budget and an average company over or under licensed by 30% organisations are becoming more and more at great risk of wasted spend. Effective Licence Management requires a dedicated resource, with specialist SAM knowledge who can keep up to date with the constantly changing requirements of SAM. Once an organisation has established its SAM Programme the challenge remains to ensure on-going management by controlling costs and business risk, keeping up to date with licensing rules and improving security and compliance.
Certero have the knowledge and expertise required to turn information from your SAM Solution into knowledge that can be applied into a process for continual business improvement.
Commenting on the launch Certero Managing Director John Lunt: “Certero SAM Services is based around industry best practice frameworks, designed specifically to help organisations in both the Public and Private Sectors drive maximum value from their software investments.”
He added: “As one of the first Microsoft Gold SAM Partners, Certero is well placed to provide independent expertise and guidance on the best way to licence your software estate. Certero Managed Services can be accessed remotely via our Head Office or based on site. Certero do not sell software licenses, thus, offer truly independent quality advice and guidance.”
Certero solutions are already helping large multinational organisations such as Ideal Standard International to achieve an Optimised Licence Position (OLP) and save thousands on licensing expenditure.