Services
SAM（Software Asset Management）
Support for SAM implementation
What is SAM?
SAM refers to the processes and infrastructure for effectively managing, controlling, and protecting the software assets owned by an organization. SAM encompasses various processes related to software, including license management, optimization, compliance assurance, audit preparation, contract negotiation, and update management.
Main Benefits of SAM
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Cost Reduction: By regularly reviewing software usage, it is possible to reduce and optimize unnecessary licenses, contributing to cost savings.
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Compliance: Ensure usage based on license agreements and avoid legal risks.
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Efficient Asset Management: Manage the entire lifecycle of software assets and promote effective utilization of assets.
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Risk Management: By understanding software usage, financial and legal risks are mitigated.
Why SAM
Modern companies own many software licenses, and managing them has become complex. Especially for medium to large-sized enterprises, different software is used by each department or project, making it difficult to visualize usage. By implementing effective SAM, companies can grasp the overall picture of their software assets and achieve sustainable operations.
Process
1 | AnalyzeUnderstand the current value of licenses by analyzing the license agreement.
2 | ReviewConfirmation and understanding of the actual implementation status of licenses, usage status of the cloud, etc
3 | Identify
Utilize deep knowledge about licensing, cloud, and deployment to identify where savings can be made.
4 | Deliver
Provide the best advice on methods of optimization and savings.
First assessment is free (Gain Share Model)
Our consultants, with deep expertise in licensing and cloud services, thoroughly analyze your company's software license usage and offer an optimized licensing structure that eliminates inefficiencies. Many of our clients have achieved savings of tens of thousands of dollars through this optimization.
The initial assessment is free, and we receive a success fee in the form of a gain share based on the results of the optimization.
Deliverables Example
JBS’s SAM service is made possible with the technical cooperation of Crayon*.
Japan Business Systems, Inc. and Norway’s Crayon Group AS have entered into a strategic business alliance contract for the global market on August 30, 2023. JBS Strengthens Global Support through Partnership with Crayon (eir-parts.net)
*Crayon is a global IT consulting firm specializing in optimization and cost efficiency in software and cloud services. Crayon has supported companies and organizations around the world to maximize value in the operation of software assets and cloud infrastructure. Crayon boasts expertise in license management, cloud adoption, and digital transformation as its strengths, particularly achieving cost optimization for customers facing complex licensing systems and diverse cloud platforms. Moreover, with strong relationships with major technology partners such as Microsoft, AWS, IBM, etc., Crayon provides enterprises with cutting-edge technologies and solutions that support growth.
