Microsoft Malta has launched a local software asset management programme in collaboration with three of its local partners namely Computer Solutions, Kinetix and Computer Domain.

The company said software asset management is a proven industry best practice of business and IT processes and procedures combined with technology that has been very beneficial to companies around the world helping them realise savings of 15 to 20 per cent in their overall IT budgets as well as significant savings in procurement and administrative costs.

“If your business relies on its IT operations to operate smoothly and efficiently, you are probably well aware of the complexities of managing software across an entire organisation,” explained Jacqueline Harvey, OEM manager at Microsoft Malta.

“Therefore every organisation should be asking itself some important questions such as what is the best way to control costs and manage business and legal risks. Could we do more with the software we already have? Will our current IT infrastructure be able to expand as our company grows? Administered through an ongoing plan, SAM makes it easier for these companies to identify what they have, where it’s running, and whether redundancy may exist.

“A fully implemented SAM plan can help companies cut costs, improve security and compliance, and also anticipate future software needs. SAM also helps organisations accurately capture the costs and benefits associated with IT projects that enable a competitive advantage. In addition, these customers report experiencing less downtime for employees, fewer help desk issues, faster inventory responses, and lower labor costs as a result of successful SAM programs.”

More information is available at www.microsoft.com/malta or e-mail sammalta@microsoft.com