Implementation of a global Software Asset Management Solution

Abstract

The client, an organisation with offices and production sites located around the world, raised the request to implement a global Software Asset Management solution. Prior to the thesis project, the client did not have detailed knowledge about the software installed on clients and servers. The exact determination of the licensing requirement was impossible and resulted in a risk of using software products without the required licenses. Since all major software vendors perform license usage inspections (audits) on a regular basis, this risk could no longer be accepted.