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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today announced the introduction of SAM Advantage, a first of its kind software asset management training course and certification. The course, which aligns to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines, provides in- depth training on effective management of IT assets - serving as a crucial tool in helping organizations maximize their technology investments. SAM Advantage enables users to build a best practice standards- based SAM program to manage their software assets, increase IT efficiencies, control costs, and identify and reduce IT risks. Upon successfully completing SAM Advantage and its associated assessments, individuals are recognized as Certified Software Management Profe...
Software Asset Management (SAM) best practices, such as software audits, help organisations manage licence compliance throughout their business. When the organisation effectively tracks and documents their software licenses, they are said to be able to lower the risk of non-compliance. Additionally, it also creates a better working environment for. But should it be made mandatory? In May this year, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (MTDCC) called for software audits, part of software asset management best practices, to be made compulsory for companies. Is this a right move for Malaysia?
LOCAL COMPANIES ARE URGED TO CONDUCT software audits to enhance overall corporate governance and improve management of intellectual property risks. Mahani Tan Abdullah, Deputy Secretary General for the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism, says that software piracy can be mitigated if companies conduct yearly software audits, legalise their use promptly and make senior leaders aware and sign off on the software audit reports.
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