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SAM consulting services New Zealand

Software Asset Management (SAM)

Manage and optimise the purchase, deployment, maintenance, usage, and disposal of software applications within your organisation to support compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Smarter software asset management and optimisation for business.

Our Software Asset Management (SAM) services help you control costs, support compliance, and maximise the value of your software investments. We use leading asset management systems to track and optimise the full lifecycle of your software — from procurement and usage to renewal and retirement.

With our expertise, you gain full visibility of your software estate, reduce risk, and align licensing with your business strategy.

How we support your SAM strategy

Governance, tooling and platform support

Our SAM tools are hosted on Datacom’s secure local cloud and are managed by the largest SAM team in Australasia. Whether you’re using SAM as a stand-alone service or part of a broader ITAM asset management strategy, we provide tailored support that scales with your organisation.

  • Platform setup and management

    We configure and manage leading SAM platforms using tools like Snow, Flexera and Block64 to give you complete visibility and control over your software assets.
  • Custom dashboards and reporting

    Gain actionable insights with tailored dashboards and reports that track usage, compliance and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ongoing optimisation

    Ensure your asset system management processes remain aligned with your business goals.

Why choose Datacom's SAM consulting services?

Our SAM services are secure by design, built on best-in-class platforms, and backed by deep expertise in procurement, licensing, and cost control.

  • Snow Elite Partner

    First Snow Elite Partner in APAC.
  • 15+ years experience

    Our team average experience is 15+ years. We are the largest SAM team in Australasia.
  • 31 SAM competencies

    across consulting, implementation, platform admin and support.
Our customers in software asset management
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Frequently asked questions

How can Datacom help with SAM?

We provide comprehensive SAM services. These include tools for tracking, analysing, and managing assets. We also offer compliance support, software estate governance, seamless licence control, and software auditing strategies. We can help you get the best out of your software and hardware assets while managing risk and driving continuous improvement.

Why should I choose Datacom for SAM services? 

We offer a centralised team of subject matter experts with specialised skillsets and extensive experience in Software Asset Management. We provide a single platform for technology intelligence, cost control, and secure solutions that meet industry standards. Our SAM consulting services ensure you have the support needed to manage your software assets effectively.

What tools does Datacom use for SAM? 

We utilise industry-leading tools such as Snow Software and Flexera, hosted on our local cloud platform. These tools help in software usage tracking, monitoring employee computer activity, and ensuring efficient asset management.

How does Datacom use behaviour analytics in SAM? 

Our SAM tools incorporate behaviour analytics to monitor software usage and employee computer activity. This helps in identifying patterns and trends, optimising software assets, and improving overall efficiency.

Can Datacom's SAM services improve employee productivity? 

Yes, our SAM tools can monitor employee computer activity and track software usage, allowing us to identify underutilised software and optimise software assets. This leads to improved employee productivity and better management of software licences.

How does Datacom's SAM services help in managing working hours? 

Our SAM tools provide clear insights into software usage and employee computer activity. This ensures that software assets are used efficiently and that employees are productive and helps manage working hours more effectively.

What are the benefits of IT asset management with Datacom?

The benefits of IT asset management with Datacom include improved compliance, cost control, and optimisation of software assets. Our SAM services provide actionable insights, audit support, and simplified billing. This ensures that you manage your software assets effectively and efficiently.

How does Datacom ensure compliance with software licences? 

We provide recommendations and advice to manage risk and drive continuous improvement of services. Our focus on compliance includes priority vendors such as Microsoft, Adobe, Jira/Atlassian, JetBrains, RedHat, Gitlab/Foxit, and VMWare. We also offer clear reporting and audit support to ensure you remain compliant.

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