In every organization, IT has become a lifeline for business success. But while the pressure on IT managers increases, budgets lag behind. Meanwhile, the IT environment is also becoming more and more complex. Software Asset Management (SAM) offers great potential to reduce that complexity and simplify the technology landscape, allowing companies to lower costs and optimize budgets.
A multinational brewery company needed a partner who could deliver a centralised service for software license procurement and software asset management related activities, supporting all relevant internal departments and locations..
Keeping up with software entitlements and determining who brought what, where, and when, whilst also tracking consumption is difficult. It requires multiple data points and is time consuming. As a result, compliance risk and over-spend can quickly becoming significant issues. Insight can help you shape a path to better visibility and control.
Effective software lifecycle management takes more than contract negotiations. There are complex rules and processes that are different for each publisher, product and agreement. You need dedicated resources to ensure compliance and avoid runaway costs.
Focusing on IT procurement, resources, data sharing, IT networks and cybersecurity, the report looks at how a collaborative approach can lead to better decision-making, governance, and agility.
In its Trends report 2023, Insight stresses the importance of simplification, advising companies to work across functional groups to better understand inventory and costs. Marie del Marmol explains.
According to Gartner, through 2024, 60% of enterprises will underestimate their cloud infrastructure and platform services consumption rates, leading to higher costs and missed opportunities for savings.
Organisations are constantly being pushed to drive down costs whilst supporting innovation. Howard introduced the Insight proven way to solving these challenges for clients. A refreshing approach covering the complete software lifecycle, from acquisition through to the evolution of investments in software
Innovating is the only way to stay relevant in today’s uber-competitive market. Our unique approach and deep knowledge put you on the path to true innovation.