Multi-vendor enterprise software asset management (SAM) managed services – SAM 4D

Unlock software asset value, compliance,
control and savings

Without effective software asset management, organisations risk overspending on licenses, exposure to legal challenges from non-compliance, and inefficient software utilisation.

Software asset management (SAM) addresses the challenge of managing, optimising, and remaining compliant within complex software estates.

Our SAM managed service (SAM4D) offers a structured, end-to-end approach to regain control – covering license deployment, compliance, and cost management.

With a modular and progressive framework, SAM4D adapts to your needs, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on delivery.

Backed by over ten years of specialised experience, we help you mitigate risks, reduce costs, and stay confident in your compliance across on-premises and cloud environments.

SAM4D delivery elements

SAM4D has four distinct phases – each phase covers an important evolution in your implementation of a SAM function.

DEFINE

Define your goals

DESIGN

Design the perfect solution

DEVELOP

Develop customised integration

DELIVER

Deliver proactive and complete SAM service

SAM managed service benefits

Tiered service levels match customer’s SAM maturity

Management of compliance risk by having a continually known position, ready for vendor audit

Cost saving through license re-use, harvesting and automation

High ROI SAM framework delivered at a fraction of the cost savings realised

Modular and progressive design exposes all the components necessary to build and execute a modern SAM service

Understanding of the consumption of assets and optimal deployment aids planning and budgeting

SAM4D aligns with ISO 19770 and ITILv3 best practice delivering a high standard of processes and outputs

SAM managed services outcomes

£10 million saved

Our SAM service team’s expertise delivered a cost avoidance opportunity of just under £10m for our enterprise customer

Reduced £5m to £60k

Our SAM managed services delivered Database license reduction for our client from over £5m to just under £60k

69% reduction

Our software asset management services deliver financial risk reduction of 69% on average over the lifecycle of a managed service

Telefónica UK – Benefits of a Version 1 SAM managed service

Our SAM team collaborated with Telefónica UK to analyse their Oracle software usage, verify license needs, and negotiate purchases.

Their detailed analysis revealed overestimated requirements, resulting in reduced costs and significant savings.

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What to do if your in-house licensing resource is struggling to manage license compliance.

If your in-house IT team struggles with software license compliance, you risk costly fines and disruption.

Learn the advantages of partnering with a SAM expert in this concise chat with Brian Lavelle and Jason Pepper, exploring the benefits of outsourcing software asset management.

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