Software Asset Management Resources

Microsoft license compliance with SmartTrack

Automotive supplier decided to eliminate manual processes in SAM and provide for all Microsoft products and around 100,000 workstations.

Software as a Service Survey

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Haufe Group

Even Microsoft surprised: in just two short months, the Haufe Group used SmartTrack to effortlessly create a complete overview of their Microsoft licenses. How did they do it?

SAM Insights for Cloud 2017

Aspera and we.CONECT surveyed companies about their use of and management practices for cloud products.

Ingredients for a successful SAM

In this video, Hirsa Navid, license manager at the Austrian Federal Railways and responsible for Asset and Application Management, shares her recipe for a successful SAM.

2016 Study: Global Practices of Strategic SAM

Learn how SAM is done around the globe and get advice to gain SAM maturity. The 2016 Study analyzes results of a survey done with over 400 SAM professionals.

TEI™ of Aspera SmartTrack Video

Forrester Consulting found that Aspera enables license management, audit efficiencies, license cost savings and a risk-adjusted ROI of 124%.

Austrian Federal Railways

By enabling access to current and transparent data, it’s now possible to quickly retrieve data for any audit request and to negotiate with software vendors on a level playing field.

2017 SAM Strategies Europe

Dr. Matthias Vianden, Head of Solutions Development, talks about the changes of SAM and cloud challenges companies will face concerning Saas, IaaS, and PaaS.

Public Roads Operator saves on SAP licenses

Public roads agency Koezút chose Aspera’s Rapid Vendor Analysis for SAP. The results: a clear overview of their license position, optimized SAM processes, and significant savings.

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Customer Video Testimonial

The US 14th largest school district Gwinnett County Public Schools System relies on Aspera SmartTrack to effectively manage their daily license activities.

Software is the Lifeblood of your Business

About Aspera: Make sure your software is healthy with Software Asset Management by Aspera.

SAM and the SaaS New Frontier: Processes for Building the Future

Get your Software Asset Management program ready for the cloud by taking a process-based approach. Processes such as Software Reharvesting will bring your SAM into the future.

The Software Asset Management Program Guide

Ramping up a new Software Asset Management program but not sure how to start? Our SAM Program Guide will give you all the insights you need to get your SAM ball rolling. Download it now!

SAM Savings Calculator

Use your own numbers to see how you benefit from Software Asset Management by looking at the most common areas companies save.

Company cuts global licensing costs

This company gained an increasing global overview of its licenses and drastically reduced software costs with Aspera SmartTrack.

Compliant Identity Management

Read about the importance of Compliant Identity Management (CIM) in SAP, and how SAM helps companies to stay compliant while ensuring efficient user rights management.

Cloud Whitepaper

What data do you need to choose the right cloud licences and how do you use it? SAM Enterprise Architect Geoff Worsley helps you to migrate smoothly and develop a cloud strategy.

Company-wide overview of software licenses

BITMARCK wanted to invest in a professional SAM solution, and decided on Aspera due to the consultants’ expertise and SmartTrack’s functionality and connectors.

Visibility into Oracle and SAP Licensing

One of the world’s largest companies set out to reduce information silos, internally chargeback licensing costs, and decrease audit risk by implementing software license management.

Business Aligned SAM

Engaging stakeholders is the key to successful Software Asset Management. Learn how to build relationships and secure their support, as well as how to keep them engaged in the long-term process.

Eight Challenges in SAP Licensing

SAP leaves it up to customers to allocate SAP user licenses. Vague documentation does not make this process any easier.

TEI™ of Aspera SmartTrack

Forrester Consulting found that Aspera enables license management, audit efficiencies, license cost savings and a risk-adjusted ROI of 124%.

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management Tools

Aspera named a ‘Visionary’ for SAM Tools: Gain insights on the SAM industry, and Aspera’s tools within it, by downloading Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management Tools, 2018.

Software Asset Management at Voith

Since 2012 Voith has been using Aspera’s expertise and technology for the implementation of group-wide, tool-supported Software License Management.

Software Asset Management: A complete introduction

Wherever you are in the process of implementing Software Asset Management (SAM) in your business, this ebook provides information to help you go further, quickly and easily.

Putting Software Licenses to Work

This white paper examines how companies approach SAM and explores how they can reap the benefits of a more engaged, proactive, strategic approach.

Misuse Detection in SAP Systems

As data becomes the most valuable asset a company can own, Guido Schneider, SAP expert at Aspera, shows how companies can protect the integrity and confidentiality of their data.

Audit Defense: Level the Field with SAM

This white paper shows common differences in compliance positions, and how to use SAM to prove the accurat data for effective negotiations.