Released on: 16, July 2007
, Author: International Business Software Managers Association (IBSMA)
, Audience: Software related
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (July 18, 2007) The software asset management(SAM) industry is buzzing with talk of new international SAM standards. But what arethey? What s the benefit? How will they change practices? Do they apply to all typesof organizations? Is there certification?
International Business Software Managers Association (IBSMA) now offers a guide tothe standards answering these and other important questions.
The 12-page overview, SAM Standards Explained, is designed to help IT professionalsstay on top of the issue. It not only provides insight into the progress of creatingSAM standards and its history, but also what standards may mean to organizations.The report includes handy charts and outlines, plus candid interviews with SAM proson the front lines of developing and implementing these industry standards.
The report centers on the international SAM standard ISO/IEC 19770-1 including itshistory and prospects for adoption, and also covers the correlated efforts by IBSMAto draft standards for trackable inventory tags and software license data.
The report defines the standards, covers how you can find additional guidance, howorganizations can become certified for software license compliance, and other commonquestions.
Don t be left in the dark about the international SAM standards. Download this freeIBSMA report today:www.ecpmedia.com/public downloads_open/SAM_Standards_E xplained_July07_final.pdf.
Vi sit www.ecpmedia.com/publications. html for more information.
About IBSMAThe International Business Software Managers Association (IBSMA) is an internationalassociation of business-focused software asset management professionals workingtogether to develop and promote SAM best practices and address issues of commonconcern. IBSMA has more than 2,500 practitioner-members worldwide. IBSMA is adivision of ECPweb.com.
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