Adobe partners with leading software asset management (SAM) vendors to
deliver unique initiatives and solutions that help you get the most out of your
Adobe products, and keep your company safe.
Increase efficiency, productivity and security by working with an Adobe SAM
vendor to:
- Identify how efficiently your current software is being utilized
- Establish how to optimize your software investment
- Isolate areas of potential risk within your software deployment
- Implement a SAM strategy that fits your unique business needs
- Create SAM guidelines for your company’s future growth
Software asset management made simple
Software asset management (SAM) is the practice of creating and maintaining
a record of all licenses, terms and conditions, systems inventories,
and utilization of software by your business. A SAM strategy identifies
your needs, issues, and blind spots, enhancing the efficiency of your software
use, and reducing risk of improperly licensed, installed or
maintained software.
But it doesn’t just end with tracking inventory. An effective, proactive SAM strategy
is about process. Implementing SAM in your company means creating a system to
manage the entire software life cycle, from acquisition and use to retirement. This
process, unique to your particular business needs, streamlines technology
investment, and has a direct effect on your bottom line.
As part of a commitment to make your software as safe, reliable, and beneficial to
your business as possible, Adobe offers SAM solutions, through partnership with
SAM experts who provide knowledge, vision, and the personal attention and high
level of support you expect from Adobe.
Investing in strategies that benefit your business.
Knowledge is power.
In addition to protecting your business in the event of unexpected compliance
audits, Software asset management has immediate value as an
assessment, and long term value as a SAM strategy. Adobe SAM helps your
business:
Know what software you have.
Adobe SAM helps you build a software asset inventory that lets you more effectively
leverage your existing software and licenses.
Know how your software is being used.
Adobe SAM ensures that the software installed on your system is being used in
compliance with its license agreements.
Determine the actual value of your license agreements.
Adobe SAM assesses the license agreements you currently have, and determines
whether they are the most effective and efficient use of your IT budget.
Refine your software acquisition process.
Adobe SAM helps you establish a visible and accountable paper trail for your software
acquisition. This streamlines the acquisition process, and speeds up future audits.
Negotiate appropriate licensing agreements.
Adobe SAM empowers your company to negotiate the most appropriate licensing
agreements, through a clear understanding of how the software is actually deployed
and used.
Locate and eliminate risk.
Adobe SAM helps you avoid the risk inherent in incomplete software inventory, or
misused software running on your system.
Increase software ROI.
Of the many benefits of Adobe SAM, perhaps one of most crucial to your business is
ROI. Proper software use and licensing creates more efficiency and productivity in
your business processes.
