Software Asset Management (SAM) tools are designed to document, track, and manage the software licenses used by an organization. While traditionally focused on tracking local, on-premises software licenses, many SAM tools have expanded their capabilities to include the management of SaaS (Software as a Service) assets as well. Organizations use SAM software for a variety of purposes, such as cost tracking, contract management, compliance monitoring, and license optimization, making them essential tools for internal asset management and user access control. SAM tools share some similarities with other technology asset management solutions, such as IT Asset Management (ITAM) software, which manages both hardware and software assets, and SaaS Operations Management software, which specifically focuses on managing software delivered as a service.
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