Candidates for this exam are consultants or profesionals who help organizations maximize value, minimize risks, and achieve more with their it investment. Nov 18, 2015 emitac enterprise solutions ees has achieved gold software asset management sam competency in the microsoft partner program, the company announced this week. The software asset management sam optimization model som is aligned with the io model and provides a. Microsoft to end software asset management competency 1e. Ask any it manager software asset management sam is one of the most challenging elements of the job. Conterra achieves silver status in the microsoft software. This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. Flexera has successfully renewed its microsoft software asset management sam competency, and is a gold level partner. Validate your capabilities to deliver security solutions on the microsoft platform and. There are quite a few it firms in uae region who claim to be sam specialists, only a few with this achievement of gold sam competency are recognized by microsoft as true specialists.
Greenville, sc august 24, 2015 assetpoint, a leading provider of computerized maintenance management software enterprise asset management cmms eam solutions, announced today that they have been awarded microsoft gold application development competency, for the 10th consecutive year. Management and virtualisation this competency enables the delivery of solutions, based on microsoft hyperv technology and microsoft system center, that help drive the evolution to private cloud. As more and more personal devices access company networks, cybersecurity threats continue to increase dramatically. Software asset management was arguably never something a software vendor would lead the way on.
Software asset management a comprehensive software asset management strategy can help you to significantly reduce the total cost of software. Microsoft outlines partner strategy to help customers achieve. To achieve this accreditation, conterra undertook a number of tasks, including passing a software asset management exam and completing a microsoft business assessment. Microsoft recently announced its intention to end its software asset management competency. Sam is a business practice that has proven its value by helping organizations assess what software they have. They also have developed their own sam tools that you can purchase, their main product being their license manager. Stephen white research director 4 years at gartner 16 years it industry. Microsofts partner competency changes signal end of an era. For those who do not know what a microsoft competency is.
Can someone please confirm that i have understood correctly these things. Application development competency microsoft partner. Denver, july 11, 2007 at microsofts annual worldwide partner conference, held this week in denver, microsoft is outlining its partner strategy for software asset management sam. Competence management systems and software assurance. Mediavalet achieves microsoft gold competency mediavalet. Stephen white is a research director in gartners it asset management, vendor management and procurement team, focusing on strategic licensing and negotiation strategies, asset management, and reseller engagement. Apr 27, 2016 microsoft, like all vendors, and all businesses, need to evolve continuously.
The gold sam competency is known for its rigorous standards around software asset management. Mar 06, 2015 flexera has successfully renewed its microsoft software asset management sam competency, and is a gold level partner. Microsoft to end software asset management competency 1e blog. By some reports, microsoft makes almost 500 changes per year to their licensing programs. Microsoft announced yesterday in their blog on the mpn website that they are going to ditch no less than 12 competencies. The news spread like wildfire within the sam community. Conterra achieved a microsoft gold cloud platform competency, demonstrating its bestinclass capability within microsoft azure platform and the ability to meet microsoft corp.
Microsoft software asset management microsoft community. Implementing a microsoft sam solution for customers provides a system for effective management, control, and protection of software assets within a company. The gold sam competency is known for its rigorous standards around software asset management, support, service, and licensing experience. This gold competency demonstrates our expertise around migrating to the latest versions of sql as well as our deep capabilities around preparing or moving customers to azure. May i know only i need to purchase from him or outside market also. Softchoice earns microsoft gold competency in data platform. Microsoft ditches software asset management competency. Vancouver, bc, canada january th, 2014 mediavalet inc. Snow is an international consulting firm that offers many different services, their diversity cant be overstated as they are involved with software asset management, audit defense, licensing and risk management. The application development competency combines the isv, web development and software development competencies into one. Partners who only have the sam competency will need to either earn a new competency or microsoft action pack subscription in order to remain eligible as a sam partner. Aug 09, 2016 cireson, a leading voice in the microsoft system center space, has achieved the highest competency level awarded by microsoft for software asset management. Microsoft recognizes cireson for software asset management. Axios systems earns silver status from microsoft for software.
Aug 19, 2010 one of my software asset management customers is a microsoft gold certified partner with 1 additional enrolled location and several competencies. This is the highest level of sam competency, and meets microsofts rigorous standards for software asset management and licensing experience, service and support. As customer demand for cloud and mobile solutions continues to grow, the mpn program is evolving to help partners meet the need. Microsoft s partner competency changes signal end of an era. Implementing a sam solution for customers provides a system for the effective management, control, and protection of the software assets within a company. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. With this certification, we have demonstrated our sam expertise and bestinclass capabilities for managing and optimizing software licenses.
Microsoft sam partners stand out in their ability to help customers establish critical procedures and policies in the management of their assets, thus supporting strategic organizational goals and objectives. Or a specialist i can contact for some guidance or pointers to make this a smooth transition. Microsoft outlines partner strategy to help customers. Apr 19, 2016 stephen white research director 4 years at gartner 16 years it industry. Designing and providing microsoft volume licensing solutions to small and medium organizations. Microsofts partner competency changes signal end of an. Sometimes, businesses will increase the number of employees using their software or change how they use it without updating their software licences. Cireson, a leading voice in the microsoft system center space, has achieved the highest competency level awarded by microsoft for software asset management. Microsoft customers can now be assured about the quality and service they can expect in software asset management space. Softchoice understands that data is the most valuable asset an organization has after people, said craig mcqueen, director, microsoft practice at softchoice.
Licence dashboard achieves microsoft silver software asset. Its no wonder because the complexity of technology, data management, cloud solutions and mobile computing solutions continue to evolve. Over the last several days, weve heard from many of you about changes we were planning to make regarding benefits included with gold and silver competencies, and those in the microsoft action pack. Will sam tools help or hinder attempts to track your software usage. The 10 key competencies of software asset management emt. As members of the microsoft partner network programme, licence dashboard have recently achieved silver status in the software asset management competency. The 10 key competencies of software asset management. Also being shown the door are competencies including crm the onpremisesonly. Our integrated training and competence management software suite, skillsvx, is designed to meet the complex needs of the oil and gas industry and its regulatory requirements. Apr, 2016 microsoft announced yesterday in their blog on the mpn website that they are going to ditch no less than 12 competencies. Emitac enterprise solutions ees has achieved gold software asset management sam competency in the microsoft partner program, the company announced this week. Microsoft has awarded conterra with silver status in the microsoft software asset management competency. Designing, assessing, and optimizing software asset management sam. Your company must employ or contract with two microsoft certified professionals mcps who have each met one of the following.
Juan fernando rivera, director of antipiracy at microsoft, discusses expanded software asset management tools and partner program investments that will provide customers with insights to help them achieve infrastructure optimization. Conterra achieves silver status in the microsoft software asset management competency. Jun 28, 2010 one of my software asset management customers is a microsoft gold certified partner with 1 additional enrolled location and several competencies. Feb 09, 2014 company x wants to get silver software asset management competency, to do that first step is. Sam improvement plan does your organization have an approved sam improvement plan. As of january 30, 2018, 12 retiring competencies will no longer be supported by microsoft. In this modern age of technology, software asset management tools are becoming a necessity in managing the growing complexity of a companys software infrastructure. The sam competency will be officially retired and invalid on january 31, 2018. Software asset management sam is a set of proven it practices that unite people, processes, and technology to control and optimize the use of software across an organization. Deliver complete project and portfolio management solutions built on our leading platform. Edinburgh, uk, aug, 2015 globe newswire via comtex via prweb microsoft has awarded axios systems with silver status in the microsoft software asset.
Emitac enterprise solutions achieves microsoft gold sam. My probation here isnt even over and they dump this on me. Gold identity and security competency 1 microsoft desktop optimization pack, configuration delivering business value planning services aos. Software asset management tools are software programs designed to make tracking your software licensing easy and efficient. These professionals create and execute solutions that are necessary to improve the management of onpremises and cloud software assets. Sweeping competency changes will help partners capture cloud, mobile opportunities. A dynamic system is the microsoft vision for what an agile business looks like where technology and business strategy. Microsoft is a very different company today as compared to when it first developed the software asset management competency in 2005. This is the highest level of sam competency, and meets microsoft s rigorous standards for software asset management and licensing experience, service and support.
One of my software asset management customers is a microsoft gold certified partner with 1 additional enrolled location and several competencies. Assetpoint continues to receive the gold level competency due to. Learning, midmarket solutions provider, oem, software asset management and volume licensing. Software asset management sam managed service program the microsoft sam managed service program is designed to provide customers with a continual, governancebased service to help them more effectively manage their it assets and processes. Mvp, a leading provider of cloudbased digital asset management software, today announced it has attained microsoft gold competency. Emitac gains gold sam competency from microsoft business. This is the 12th microsoft competency softchoice has earned, solidifying its position as a leading microsoft partner from volume licensing and software asset management to collaboration and. Updates to program change announcements microsoft partner. Your company must employ or contract with two microsoft certified professionals mcps who have each met one of the following exam or certification requirements. Microsoft to end software asset managment competency. Nov 23, 2015 microsoft customers can now be assured about the quality and service they can expect in software asset management space. Leveraging the strength of our operations and maintenance, engineering and training experience, we can offer you a way of effectively managing workforce competency.
Company x wants to get silver software asset management competency, to do that first step is. Licence dashboard achieves microsoft silver software asset management competency may 24th, 2011. Aug, 2018 the 10 key competencies of software asset management. Awarded for mediavalets work with microsoft azure, the gold competency recognizes the companys record of exceeding its customers expectations and distinguishes it within the top.
What exactly is a sam tool and what does it do though. Axios systems earns silver status from microsoft for. The sam competency, in addition to 11 other competency subjects, will be retired in 18 months. Online exam prep curriculum volume licensing vl exam 70671. Microsoft software asset management sam solutions offer the proven processes and software you need to help your customers manage, protect, and optimize it assetsand drive their businesses forward. Sam helps customers realize maximum benefits from their it solutions and services investments. June 28, 2017 toronto, on softchoice, a leading north american it solutions and managed service provider, is pleased to announce that it has earned a gold competency in data platform from microsoft. Just got this position as network admin, replacing someone whos been here over 20yrs. In short, the thought is that if you do not change, you cease to exist. Aug, 2015 edinburgh, uk, aug, 2015 globe newswire via comtex via prweb microsoft has awarded axios systems with silver status in the microsoft software asset management competency. For currently available options, please see the microsoft certification exam list. The following table illustrates the key objectives and questions for each competency with alignment to iso.
With a competency in exchange and exchange online products, you can help bring customers the collaborative tools they need. This entitles them to about 200 copies of most desktop software and cals and a number of server licenses including 10 microsoft windows server enterprise license grants and 8 microsoft windows server. Designing, assessing, and optimizing software asset management sam implementer. Apr 28, 2016 microsoft is a very different company today as compared to when it first developed the software asset management competency in 2005. Its no wonder because of the complexity of technology, data management, cloud solutions, and mobile computing solutions continue to evolve faster than anyone can keep up. As i said earlier, i believe there is an argument that says we should be grateful that microsoft has retired the sam competency from its partner program. Assetpoint continues to receive the gold level competency due to successful integrations between. Flexera announces microsoft sam competency renewal. Software asset management sam competency attainment training. I recently had the good fortune of taking microsofts sam mcp exam.