Many companies require Software Asset Management services to either confirm or understand their Software licensing position. Asset Management is a concern for all Global software companies, either the mismanagement or fraudulent use of their products has spread over recent years. It is believed the figure in lost revenue has now exceeded $8 Billion with $3 Billion lost in Europe.
e-DBA have identified Software Asset Management as a value added service to all e-DBA customers. e-DBA Software Asset Management is about successfully Managing, Controlling and Protecting your businesses software assets throughout their lifecycle to avoid the costly adverse effects of incorrectly managed software.
Good Software Asset Management can help you:
- Determine exactly what Software you need and which software programs you don't.
- Take advantage of volume license discounts.
- Increase worker productivity – which all lead to cost savings.
Software Asset Management can help you identify your businesses software needs, ensure that you’re getting and using technology that is still supported:
- Work with e-DBA to understand what software you currently own and how it fits and supports your technology & business plans going forward.
- Understand the Technology Product Roadmaps, understand what the costs are, understand how you upgrade your software environment.
e-DBA help our Customers take a proactive role in managing their software licenses by helping them understand the value they receive from their software investment. e-DBA’s software practice can help businesses plan for future technology investments & business change. By having a standard, secure & supported platform of Software products, business continuity is not threatened.
By having good Software Asset Management practices in place you will know:
- What software you have, where it is deployed, who is using it, where it is located, whether it is the right software.
- What software Licenses you own, whether you are compliant, how to mange compliance on-going.
- You are not overspending on Software & maintenance contracts.
- You will have solid Policies & Procedures in place to eliminate software exposure.
- You have met all legal & contractual obligations as a business.
- That your business has peace of mind and can ensure business continuity.
The e-DBA Software Asset Management Service is provided for Oracle and Unix Software Products.
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