Getting back into the office after the festive break can be tough. Taking down the tinsel and turning on your laptop can be a stark reminder that Christmastime has concluded.
However, the spirit of goodwill is far from over, as dawn of a new year brings exciting opportunities for SAM (Software Asset Management) customers.
Here’s our guide to SAM best practices for 2025, so that you can enhance your business’ New Years resolutions to optimise your software.
Assess Your SAM Maturity Level
In 2025, you want to start as you mean to go on. Begin by evaluating your organisation’s current SAM capabilities to identify strengths and areas for improvement. This assessment will guide the development of a tailored SAM strategy that will underpin this year’s IT process.
Establish a Dedicated SAM Team
Assemble a team responsible for overseeing SAM processes, including members from IT, procurement, legal, and finance departments. This cross-functional approach will ensure comprehensive management of software assets across your entire business.
Develop Clear SAM Policies and Procedures
As part of your IT strategy for 2025, create and enforce policies governing software procurement, usage, and disposal. Clearly defined procedures help maintain compliance, reduce the risk of software misuse and ultimately ensure your 2025 SAM processes are carefully planned and conducted.
Conduct Regular Software Audits
Perform periodic audits to verify software installations, usage, and compliance with licensing agreements. Regular audits help identify unauthorized software and ensure adherence to licensing terms.
It may be a new year, with smarter Software Asset Management processes, but we still have the same skilled experts on hand to help your business optimise your software licenses. Let the first meeting in your 2025 calendar be a consultation with a bedigital SAM expert; get in touch with us today!
