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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Our Partnership

RixMind is a dedicated IT Asset and Service Management company with a global reach and a people-first approach. Our journey began as part of Squalio, where we built deep expertise in software licensing, vendor management, and IT governance. Today, as an independent brand, we focus entirely on delivering enterprise-grade ITAM and ITSM solutions tailored to real business needs - and we make them accessible through fair, transparent pricing.

Our partnership with USU, a leader in ITAM technology, allows us to combine their powerful platform with our hands-on service expertise. Together, we help organizations:

• Gain full visibility and control over their IT environments
• Optimize licensing and vendor agreements for better ROI
• Strengthen compliance, governance, and operational efficiency

By merging USU’s innovative capabilities with our practical experience across complex vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and SAP, we deliver solutions that connect technology, people, and strategy - ensuring IT works smarter, simpler, and with greater impact.