Centennial launches SAM academy

Resellers and end-users offered training on how to adopt software asset management technology

Software asset management (SAM) vender Centennial Software has launched a SAM Academy which will offer channel partners and end users education on cost savings and risk reductions.

The training initiative will enable Centennial’s partners and customers to understand how to adopt SAM, through courses and tools. These range from subjects such as how to take advantage of different vendors’ volume licensing schemes, through to ISEB accreditation for SAM.

Matt Fisher, vice president for marketing of Centennial, said: “Effective SAM needs a careful mix of people, processes and technology.”

The announcement comes alongside Centennial’s launch of SAM Essentials, which offers guidance for partners and businesses when a adopting a SAM project.

“Witt SAM Essentials, Centennial has broken down the traditional barriers between technology and learning, creating a solution that provides both in order to help organizations ensure that their SAM efforts are effective and drive a significant return on investment,” explained Fisher.

John Lovelock, chief executive of The Federation Against Software Theft, said: “The SAM Academy complements what Centennial has already achieved in setting the benchmark for automated license management. The specialist training can make the difference between casual interest and actually making a commitment to save money and become legally compliant by better managing the firm’s software usage.”
Julie Strawson, chair of the Business Software Alliance member committee UK, supported the SAM Academy and said: “Centennial is putting significant effort behind educating organisations about how get the most from SAM. The Academy is a great step forward in helping organisations reap the many benefits associated with the practice including the safe, legal control of so ftware.”