An SHI Data Sheet
SOFTWARE ASSET
MANAGEMENT
(SAM)
SERVICES
SHI/MICROSOFT
SAM
ASSIST
PROGRAM
Your organization runs on Microsoft technology. The last things you need are painful, expensive compliance
audits and time-consuming renewal and True-Up processes. Know exactly which Microsoft software you
own, license only what you need and optimize your software assets with SHI’s Microsoft SAM (Software Asset
Management) Assist program.
SHI helps you extract greater business value from your Microsoft assets
Save Money - Good software management practices help you identify what Microsoft software you do and don’t need.
SHI can help you take advantage of volume licensing discounts and determine how to most efficiently deploy Microsoft
software throughout your organization.
Manage Technological Change - Avoid obsolescence, reduce redundancy and ensure proper technology usage to help
your organization stay ahead of the competition.
Improve Workflow - In organizations where Microsoft technology procurement and deployment practices are not
standardized, many different platforms and versions may exist. SHI addresses and resolves these issues for you,
improving workflow and efficiencies.
Justify Investments in Microsoft Technology - Identify which of your software investments have proven beneficial while
receiving best practice recommendations from SHI for areas that may need improvement.
Minimize Compliance Risk - Ensure that your company is paying for and using the correct and properly licensed genuine
software, giving peace of mind to management, employees and shareholders.
With Microsoft SAM Assist sponsorship, you can:
ÙÙ Strengthen your relationship with Microsoft and select the licensing solution best suited to your organization’s needs
ÙÙ Uncover and reclaim any Microsoft surplus software licenses that would otherwise be lost (“shelfware”)
ÙÙ Simplify management of your Microsoft contracts, eliminating most of the guess-work
ÙÙ Implement an effective SAM process that improves efficiency across your organization
ÙÙ Leverage SHI’s proven SAM tools and over 20 years of experience as a global Microsoft technology provider
Best of all, there is no cost to your organization!
The Microsoft SAM Assist is fully funded by Microsoft. Rest easy as SHI supplies all the SAM tools and Microsoftcertified experts to ensure you are getting the most out of your Microsoft investments in the following stages:
Microsoft Sponsorship of SAM Assist Engagements
Kickoff/Planning Meeting
Gather software deployment and usage data
Customer Participates
SHI Participates
Microsoft Participates
Clean and normalize software deployments and usage data
Generate InstallPosition Statement
Gather license purchase data
Clean and normalize purchase data
Generate LicensePosition Statement
Generate preliminary GapAnalysis and review
Generate Microsoft Effective License Statement (ELP)
Final ELP review with customer and license planning
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SHI/MICROSOFT SAM ASSIST PROGRAM
Your organization is a Microsoft SAM Assist candidate if it:
ÙÙHas a minimum 200 desktop count
ÙÙIs unsure of what Microsoft licenses it holds
ÙÙHas a new management team or has been involved in mergers or acquisitions
ÙÙIs seeking to minimize the risk of non-compliance
ÙÙIs a Microsoft contract customer (Select, EA) approaching True-up or Renewal Anniversary and needs expert license
management assistance
ÙÙHas not participated in a SAM engagement with Microsoft within the last two years
ÙÙIs willing to share the results with Microsoft
Get Started Today!
By combining the skills and knowledge of our dedicated Microsoft licensing and SAM experts with the
functionality of our powerful SAM business tools, we can help you take control of your software assets and
fully understand your Microsoft software entitlements.
Contact your SHI Account Executive to set up a meeting with the SHI SAM team and Microsoft to discuss
your organization’s SAM needs. Once qualified, SHI works with your organization every step of the way to
complete a Microsoft SAM Assist program.
Privacy and Confidentiality
All information collected through any of SHI’s SAM services (Polaris Discovery, Polaris Connect, Polaris
LicensePosition, Polaris InstallPosition, and Polaris GapAnalysis) is used solely to provide SHI’s customer with
a unique perspective on their own software asset management processes, controls and capabilities.
All information collected as part of these processes is understood to be the customer’s confidential
information and will not be shared with software publishers or other third parties without explicit permission
and agreement from both the customer and SHI.
Contact Us: 877-999-7301 or [email protected]
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