Independent Software Asset Management
We are independent licensing and Software Asset Management consultants, helping clients manage their software assets, minimise costs and ensure they are compliant.
“The SAM club provided Coillte with invaluable, impartial advice which helped us understand the complex and differing supplier, contract and pricing arrangements which ultimately made it much easier to renew our Microsoft EA and at the best value for Coillte”
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“At Workspace, we look for trusted Partners that we can form a close working relationship with. The SAM Club provides that additional guidance and support we need to ensure we are making the right decisions with software licensing.”
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“Wilsons and The Sam Club continue to work collectively to minimise the confusion around MS licencing and to deliver maximum value from both existing as well as new licences. Their knowledge and industry contacts are impressive and of real value.”
“The SAM club have been invaluable at helping us manage our software assets, navigate complex licencing queries when the rules are ever changing and have assisted us with continuous license & support renewal management” – Anna Lawton, IT Director – Hempsons
“At Lewis Silkin, we have worked closely with The SAM Club for a number of years. They have become part of our team providing valuable advice, guidance and acting as a sounding board giving that added assurance that we are making the right licensing decisions and remain compliant.”
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“Ian and the team at the SAM Club have been instrumental in the way we organise and maintain our software asset inventory. They are professional, insightful and proactive when it comes to highlighting actions and available options required for RPC.”
A Software Asset Management service to suit every need
We provide a personal service and solutions to complement your existing in-house staff becoming part of your team to help manage your software assets.
Our service offerings are tailored to the organisations needs from an introductory SAM service to fully managed SAM or project work.
Our Services are charged on a quarterly fee basis, so you know exactly what to budget. As a club – every member pays a fair and reasonable fee.
Microsoft is offering a series of free virtual training courses. For firms moving to Azure or Microsoft 365 or who are already using the technology the courses are a great resource for training staff. The half day virtual training courses that run during November and December cover topics such as:…
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer be offering the Open License program and will be transitioning customers to the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program with a target date of January 2021. Customers with existing Open License agreements can continue to renew and purchase new software licenses, Software Assurance,…
Microsoft has announced that the next versions of Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, Skype for Business Server and Project Server will be available in the second half of 2021. There is one major licensing change – these releases will only be available with the purchase of a subscription license. There is…
I trust and hope everyone is keeping well and safe. After Halloween….. …..It’s time to announce the manager of the month for September & October. Congratulations to Seb for winning in September and to Carol for winning in October. As we move into Lockdown 2.0 (sounds like a new software…
Monitoring & Managing Software Vendors Licensing Portals Many Software Vendors such as Microsoft (VLSC & MPSA), VMware, Citrix, Veritas, Adobe, etc. have licensing portals. These contain important information on customers licenses & subscriptions including renewal dates, license keys, release level entitlements, user & device assignments, product downloads, access to knowledge…
Here is our new video explainer. At The SAM Club we often encounter objections when proposing our Software Asset Management service. This short video takes you through our counter arguments..
Software Asset Management experts
Focus on running your business and let us focus on managing your software assets!
