sam

Software is a valuable asset—use it to your advantage. Maximize your investment with a reliable Software Asset Management (SAM) framework.

Acting as an independent third party, Inviso can evaluate your enterprise to provide an unbiased, objective analysis of your current software licenses and develop a program to manage them going forward. Our experienced team of experts is highly qualified, with a deep understanding of licensing coupled with the pragmatic approach that comes from a solid grounding in organizational processes and business objectives.

“Our SAM managers understand Microsoft licensing inside and out. Customers really appreciate Inviso’s expertise with tools like Configuration Manager and MAP.”


- Martin Wolfram, Inviso CEO


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sam baseline

Microsoft SAM Services are provided FREE to qualified customers.
Contact us to see if you qualify.

A SAM Baseline Engagement provides you with a standardized analysis of the Microsoft software you currently have in use and the software you are entitled to. Based on this analysis we will deliver strategic recommendations to optimize licensing and procurement with your key corporate objectives in mind.

A SAM Baseline Engagement will help you:

  • Get started with SAM
  • Get an accurate snapshot of your current license position
  • More accurately report yearly True-Ups
  • Plan for product upgrades (e.g. SQL 2012), private cloud, virtualization, etc.

Steps

1.) Inputs
Inviso will work with you to:

  • Develop a complete background of your existing IT infrastructure and environment
  • Identify and deploy the most appropriate SAM tool to collect an inventory of installed software
  • Compile entitlement data from procurement and other applicable sources or suppliers (OEM, full packaged product/retail, outsourcer, service provider, additional resellers, information regarding mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures)

2.) Analysis
Using the input data, Inviso will then:

  • Perform an initial review and verification of all license entitlement information, discovery tools and systems
  • Verify and consolidate software inventory reports
  • Perform a reconciliation analysis comparing license entitlements to software deployments
  • Apply licensing rules (upgrade, downgrade, promotions, etc.)
  • Perform a final review and validation with you to reach agreement on the most accurate point-in-time reflection of your current license position

3.) Final Report Presentation
In the final step, Inviso will provide you with a final SAM Baseline Report that includes an executive summary and details related to the SAM Baseline engagement, findings and recommendations. This report includes:

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Engagement scope
  • Environment overview
  • Summary of Effective License Position
  • Overview of engagement results, recommendations and next steps
  • Entitlement and deployment inventory details
  • Identified over-licensed and under-licensed software
  • Identified risks and liabilities
  • Common licensing issues
  • Identification of any opportunities for improvement

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Inviso is a Microsoft Partner with a Gold Certified Competency in Software Asset Management and a Silver Competency in Data Platform.
 

Gold Certified Partners are the top level of Microsoft solutions partners and have direct access to Microsoft tools and support.

To qualify as a Microsoft Certified Partner, Inviso was required to demonstrate expertise in both areas. Certified Partners must employ a minimum number of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have a demonstrated level of technical expertise and the proven ability to deliver solutions featuring Microsoft products. MCPs must pass certification exams developed by Microsoft.

As a Microsoft Certified Partner, you can be assured you will be working with a team with sophisticated technical skills, a broad range of experience, access to direct support from Microsoft on your project, and a real world perspective on technology strategies.

Inviso is a Microsoft Partner with a Gold Certified Competency in Software Asset Management and a Silver Competency in Data Platform.
 

Gold Certified Partners are the top level of Microsoft solutions partners and have direct access to Microsoft tools and support.

To qualify as a Microsoft Certified Partner, Inviso was required to demonstrate expertise in both areas. Certified Partners must employ a minimum number of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have a demonstrated level of technical expertise and the proven ability to deliver solutions featuring Microsoft products. MCPs must pass certification exams developed by Microsoft.

As a Microsoft Certified Partner, you can be assured you will be working with a team with sophisticated technical skills, a broad range of experience, access to direct support from Microsoft on your project, and a real world perspective on technology strategies.