In 2024, a survey of software asset management (SAM) engineers revealed their top priorities for the coming year. The leading initiative, cited by 36 percent of respondents, was optimizing software spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Following closely, 26 percent of SAM engineers globally reported that improving the reclamation of underused or unused software was their second-highest priority for advancement in the next year. These findings highlight the industry's focus on cost efficiency and resource optimization in software management practices.
Information technology software asset management (SAM) priorities for the next year worldwide in 2024, by category
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Flexera Software. (June 12, 2024). Information technology software asset management (SAM) priorities for the next year worldwide in 2024, by category [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1244594/it-sam-priorities-following-year/
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