Gartner®: Market Guide for Software Asset Management Tools

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Gartner®: Market Guide for Software Asset Management Tools

The successful management of on-prem software, SaaS and Cloud is a must-have pillar to execute digital transformation and meet business goals.
Software Asset Management (SAM) is a proven strategy for controlling budget and maximizing savings while being able to make better decisions to support the work of employees and other stakeholders.

In times of global uncertainties, organizations are searching even more for efficient ways to deal with requirements such as:

  • Generating cost savings & automation
  • Getting IT risks & security gaps under control
  • Reducing IT complexity
  • Creating added value for customers
C-suites, and other executives in the areas of IT, procurement, purchasing, and vendor management should use this Gartner® Market Guide for Software Asset Management Tools to select the right tools to support their SAM strategy and maximize the business value of their tech invest. 
By reading this Gartner® Market Guide, we believe you will get responses to the following questions:
  • What are standard capabilities modern SAM tools should have today?
  • How can I identify different types of SAM vendors and consulting services I need?
  • What kind of skillsets do I need to produce and manage sufficient data quality?
  • Why is it important to consider SAM Managed Services?
  • How can I maximize the value of a SAM tool?

Gartner, Gartner®: Market Guide for Software Asset Management Tools, Jaswant Kalay, Ciaran Hudson, Yolanda Harris, November 2024


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