Optimizing Your Software Investment with Q-Advise; Software Asset Management (SAM) Scan and Software Asset Management Framework (2024)

 “Are you making optimal use of your software investment?”  

Do you want to determine if you are making optimal use of your investment in software? Do you want to assess if your software usage is in line with contractual agreements? Then you are in good hands with Q-Advise. With our unique step-by-step approach, we help you gain control over and optimize your IT investments.  

• Analyze physical, virtual, and cloud environments.  
• Optimize: applications, editions, and license terms  
• Minimize your costs.  
• Maximize your discount level.  
• Realize your strategy.  

Software Asset Management Scan  

In the first phase, we start with an inventory. We use specialized tools to assess your hardware and software. We also discuss with your system administrators the ideas behind certain configurations. This way, we create a picture of the current situation. We then discuss with your architect(s) the plans, also called “the roadmap.”  In the meantime, we review what has been contractually agreed upon and also the software vendor’s administration (such as a Microsoft License Statement, or MLS). This gives us an overview of what has theoretically been obtained from the software vendor. Based on the current situation and the “roadmap”, we will then develop various scenarios from which you can choose the most ideal one for you. The best scenario for you depends on your priorities in terms of expenses, desired flexibility, and future vision.  

Once you have selected the optimal scenario, we will help you achieve maximum discount level with the software publisher. Our experts understand the complexities of negotiation and the possibilities with vendors. We do this without being influenced by the revenue targets of the software vendors (as the LSPs do). But wait, we’re not leaving you yet! So far, we have helped you with an optimal contract, a cost-efficient scenario, and a perfect price list. However, we would also like to help you execute the chosen scenario. We are happy to assist your system administrators and procurement department in implementing the chosen scenario. Q-Advise, best IT infrastructure, optimal price! It’s never too early or too late to call on the assistance of Q-Advise, so call or email us now!  

Software Asset Management Framework  

You have enlisted the help of Q-Advise, for which we sincerely thank you and commend you for your excellent choice! We have sorted out your IT infrastructure. Wonderful! But now that things are in order, we are happy to help you maintain this optimal situation and safeguard your software investment. This can be achieved through our sophisticated Software Asset Management (SAM) Framework. We help you embed your SAM policy and processes throughout your organization’s entire chain. In addition, we help you organize your administration and effectively manage your hardware and software. Even without prior optimization, you can still take advantage of Q-Advise’s SAM services. We guarantee that you will benefit from savings, manageability, and risk avoidance.  

Questions about Microsoft licenses and how to optimize their use? Contact Q-Advise for a tailored answer or personalized advice!.