The process of software license recycling often passing a license along to be re-utilized within the organization, often by returning unallocated licenses into a “pool” to be later assigned to a new employee. Although the process comes with a few difficulties, license recycling is an excellent way to save money, reduce waste and leverage existing … Continue reading Back to Basics: What is Software License Recycling?
SAM is compliance, right? This webinar will dispel the myth that Software Asset Management is solely compliance. As an introduction, the webinar will provide an introduction and overview to Software Asset Management and how it fits within the context of IT Asset Management. This webinar is valuable for those handling any and all types of … Continue reading Webinar recording – SAM: Beyond Compliance
On March 30th, Vector Networks will be partnering with Sherry Irwin to bring you “SAM: Beyond Compliance”. SAM is compliance, right? This webinar will dispel the myth that Software Asset Management is solely compliance. As an introduction, the webinar will provide an introduction and overview to Software Asset Management and how it fits within the … Continue reading Webinar: SAM Beyond Compliance
As we know well, a number of possible fates await an IT asset after it is no longer required by its owner. Each of these involve IT asset management processes like recycling, re-purposing and reusing. These ITAM processes can get confusing and lose distinction between one another, so today we are going to focus on the … Continue reading Tips for Managing IT Asset Reuse
Managing, or at least storing, software license documentation is often overlooked. Having a spreadsheet or report illustrating your supposed effective license position does not mean you’re compliant. Related documentation, be that licenses, agreements or contracts, are needed to support your entitlements. Having a process around storing and managing software license documentation is a ‘best practice’ … Continue reading Best Practices for Managing Software License Documents
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When implementing an ITAM program, it is good practice to formalize a process for managing related documentation. What does this entail, and why should you bother? Owning IT assets comes with some important paperwork and while many focus on the management process around the asset (which they should), related documentation should not be overlooked. Examples … Continue reading Best Practices for Managing IT Asset Documentation
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There are some important aspects to the IT and software asset management processes related to the on-boarding of new employees’ and specific temporary users such as interns. When a new employee is hired, access to accounts and assets required for his or her role should be fulfilled as quickly as possible. The provisioning of user … Continue reading Top 4 Tips for Provisioning User Accounts & Assets
If your organization is using Microsoft SCCM, here are 10 tips for extending its functionality to IT & software asset management.
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