BigFix DSS Software Asset Management 1.0 is now available!

(imported topic written by SystemAdmin)

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DSS SAM 1.0 brings a whole new dimension to BigFix products: the capacity to create strategic reports from BigFix visibility and control, making it possible to extend the BigFix user base out to business users and strategic decision makers.

DSS Software Asset Management is an analytics and reporting tool that leverages the unmatched accuracy and depth of data aggregated by the BigFix server. Customers use DSS SAM to analyze their software and hardware inventory, and compare this inventory to the software licenses they’ve purchased to prevent piracy, ensure they don’t over-buy software or have shelfware, and to mitigate risks by quickly finding incorrectly configured systems and outdated or disallowed software. It’s an extremely user-friendly and efficient product with the potential to radically reduce the number of hours spent on inventory and license true-up activities.

DSS SAM Features:

[*]Software metering with drill down information about the software publishers, titles, and applications found on your IT assets, with aggregated statistics and usage information.

[*]Search for, filter, sort, add/remove columns, export, and view potentially thousands of computer properties.

[*]Set up role-based access to support line of business requirements.

[*]Create and manage information about the software contracts and product licenses you own.

[*]Add custom fields to contracts as needed. Use this analysis to determine compliance status.

[*]Browse data about software licenses you own and compare this information with inventory found on your assets to audit license compliance and determine related financial implications.

[*]Search, browse, and edit the comprehensive, customizable BigFix Software Identification Catalog, which contains 5,000 publishers; 15,000 software products; and over 105,000 signatures out of the box.

[*]Periodic catalog updates are delivered automatically.

[*]Easily customize the Software Identification Catalog to include tracking of homegrown and proprietary applications.

DSS SAM Benefits:

[*]Unites IT Operations with other Business Functions (e.g. finance, asset management, procurement,…)

[*]Enables accurate budget planning

[*]Reliable inventory and real-time usage data

[*]Reduces risk

[][]Remove unnecessary/dangerous software

[][]Avoid software piracy fines and lawsuits

[*]Easy and rapid deployment - from install to reporting takes just a few hours

[*]Unbeatable visibility and accuracy at scale - A single server can support > 250K endpoints

Where to Get More Information:

[*]Your account team.

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sales@bigfix.com

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http://www.bigfix.com/products/Software_asset_management.php

(imported comment written by jamieorth91)

So if we already have the Systems Lifecycle Management is this included? Or is it an extra?

(imported comment written by SystemAdmin)

Hi Jamie,

Check with your BigFix account team or send a note to sales@bigfix.com.

Thanks!