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Effective November 2, 2022, USU Software Asset Management (SAM) is verified for Data Discovery of Oracle Java. Hence, Oracle will accept data from the USU solution instead of deploying Oracle measurement tools in case of the preparation for an audit. Besides Oracle Java SE Desktop and the Java SE Processor
Effective May 25, 2022, USU License Management 10, a new version of USU Software Asset Management (SAM), is available and is used in our Managed SAM Services. This release delivers faster, deeper management across the broader IT Asset Management (ITAM) view of data assets such as hardware and hybrid. With
From a technological Software Asset Management (SAM) perspective, data collection is not only about software discovery and license management. With on-premises software, companies face a considerable risk of being under-licensed. With the introduction of online services and browser-based applications you need to control and monitor the actual usage to avoid
Software as a Service (SaaS) and online services provide many benefits like cost and time saving potential, scalability, accessibility, and compatibility. From a licensing perspective they add complexity to your software asset management, and it is important to manage them transparently. USU’s quick guide gives you expert tips about how
Engaging stakeholders is the key to a successful SAM strategy. Create awareness by involving them in your SAM activities to reduce risks, costs and compliance errors, while increasing speed and efficiency. In USU’s recent white paper, you will learn how to build relationships and secure the stakeholders’ support, as well
Software Asset Management (SAM) is becoming more important for every company. In the past, SAM mostly focused on counting licenses and entitlements. Now, as companies rely on Online Services and hybrid licensing scenarios, SAM is way more complex than ever before. And the pandemic with remote work scenarios even adds
Effective March 15, 2021, USU Software Asset Management (SAM) includes powerful features for estimating SAP Digital Access as the SAM industry’s first solution to do so. Software Asset Management (SAM) is the business strategy for maximizing savings and assuring compliance by actively controlling and automating the purchase, utilization, and deployment
Effective March 4, 2021, USU (formerly Aspera), leading specialists in Software Asset Management (SAM) solutions, are being internationally recognized with ITAM Review’s “Certification for Management of Oracle Database Licenses”. ITAM Review is the industry’s leading analyst and provides a global community for IT Asset Management (ITAM), SAM and licensing professionals.
Effective January 28, 2021, USU subsidiary Aspera now operates under the single brand name, USU. Aspera is a highly specialized provider of software asset management solutions. USU is the global leading software and service provider for IT and customer service solutions. By merging its five independent divisions and subsidiaries into
Until April 30, 2023, a promotion on Microsoft 365 Remote Help is available. It offers a 50% discount to new and existing Remote Help customers
Until March 31, 2023, promotions are available which give new customers a 25% discount on the Microsoft Power Apps per user and Microsoft Power Automate
Effective November 1, 2022, Microsoft Operator Connect Mobile for Microsoft Teams has been renamed Microsoft 365 Teams Phone Mobile. Teams Phone Mobile is another option
