Microsoft recognizes cireson for software asset management. Your company must employ or contract with two microsoft certified professionals mcps who have each met one of the following exam or certification requirements. Or a specialist i can contact for some guidance or pointers to make this a smooth transition. Ask any it manager software asset management sam is one of the most challenging elements of the job. What exactly is a sam tool and what does it do though. With this certification, we have demonstrated our sam expertise and bestinclass capabilities for managing and optimizing software licenses.
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. In short, the thought is that if you do not change, you cease to exist. 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. Microsoft ditches software asset management competency. Microsoft outlines partner strategy to help customers achieve. Microsoft announced yesterday in their blog on the mpn website that they are going to ditch no less than 12 competencies. 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. Software asset management sam is an industry best practice that incorporates a set of proven processes for managing and optimizing an organizations it assets.
This designation further solidifies ciresons place as a top contributing organization in itam best practices and solutions. Flexera announces microsoft sam competency renewal. Assetpoint continues to receive the gold level competency due to successful integrations between. Sam is a business practice that has proven its value by helping organizations assess what software they have. 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.
Emitac gains gold sam competency from microsoft business. Just got this position as network admin, replacing someone whos been here over 20yrs. Its no wonder because the complexity of technology, data management, cloud solutions and mobile computing solutions continue to evolve. Conterra achieved a microsoft gold cloud platform competency, demonstrating its bestinclass capability within microsoft azure platform and the ability to meet microsoft corp. 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. Sometimes, businesses will increase the number of employees using their software or change how they use it without updating their software licences.
Microsofts partner competency changes signal end of an. This is the highest level of sam competency, and meets microsoft s rigorous standards for software asset management and licensing experience, service and support. Conterra achieves silver status in the microsoft software asset management competency. Apr 27, 2016 microsoft, like all vendors, and all businesses, need to evolve continuously. 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. May i know only i need to purchase from him or outside market also. 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 percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. Aug 24, 2015 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. 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. This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. Company x wants to get silver software asset management competency, to do that first step is. Microsoft to end software asset management competency 1e blog.
Softchoice earns microsoft gold competency in data platform. Software asset management sam competency attainment training. This is the highest level of sam competency, and meets microsofts rigorous standards for software asset management and licensing experience, service and support. The software asset management sam optimization model som is aligned with the io model and provides a.
The news spread like wildfire within the sam community. 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. Implementing a microsoft sam solution for customers provides a system for effective management, control, and protection of software assets within a company. Stephen white research director 4 years at gartner 16 years it industry. One of my software asset management customers is a microsoft gold certified partner with 1 additional enrolled location and several competencies. Candidates for this exam are consultants or profesionals who help organizations maximize value, minimize risks, and achieve more with their it investment. For those who do not know what a microsoft competency is. Apr 28, 2016 microsoft is a very different company today as compared to when it first developed the software asset management competency in 2005. Microsofts partner competency changes signal end of an era.
They also have developed their own sam tools that you can purchase, their main product being their license manager. These included benefits related to internal use rights, or iur specifically the terms governing the use of continue reading updates to program change announcements. 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 more and more personal devices access company networks, cybersecurity threats continue to increase dramatically. 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.
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. Your company must employ or contract with two microsoft certified professionals mcps who have each met one of the following. With a competency in exchange and exchange online products, you can help bring customers the collaborative tools they need. The 10 key competencies of software asset management. The sam competency, in addition to 11 other competency subjects, will be retired in 18 months. Implementing a sam solution for customers provides a system for the effective management, control, and protection of the software assets within a company.
Conterra achieves silver status in the microsoft software. Its no wonder because the complexity of technology, data management, cloud solutions and mobile computing solutions continue to evolve faster than anyone can keep up. My probation here isnt even over and they dump this on me. To achieve this accreditation, conterra undertook a number of tasks, including passing a software asset management exam and completing a microsoft business assessment. Softchoice understands that data is the most valuable asset an organization has after people, said craig mcqueen, director, microsoft practice at softchoice. 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. Microsoft is a very different company today as compared to when it first developed the software asset management competency in 2005. Online exam prep curriculum volume licensing vl exam 70671. Flexera has successfully renewed its microsoft software asset management sam competency, and is a gold level partner. The application development competency combines the isv, web development and software development competencies into one.
As members of the microsoft partner network programme, licence dashboard have recently achieved silver status in the software asset management competency. Axios systems earns silver status from microsoft for software. Mar 06, 2015 flexera has successfully renewed its microsoft software asset management sam competency, and is a gold level partner. In this modern age of technology, software asset management tools are becoming a necessity in managing the growing complexity of a companys software infrastructure. Emitac enterprise solutions achieves microsoft gold sam.
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. The following table illustrates the key objectives and questions for each competency with alignment to iso. Microsoft to end software asset managment competency. 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. 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.
Microsoft to end software asset management competency 1e. For currently available options, please see the microsoft certification exam list. 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. Mediavalet achieves microsoft gold competency mediavalet.
Software asset management was arguably never something a software vendor would lead the way on. Updates to program change announcements microsoft partner. 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. Licence dashboard achieves microsoft silver software asset. As customer demand for cloud and mobile solutions continues to grow, the mpn program is evolving to help partners meet the need. Validate your capabilities to deliver security solutions on the microsoft platform and.
Competence management systems and software assurance. 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. Deliver complete project and portfolio management solutions built on our leading platform. Aug, 2018 the 10 key competencies of software asset management. 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. A dynamic system is the microsoft vision for what an agile business looks like where technology and business strategy. The sam competency will be officially retired and invalid on january 31, 2018. 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. Vancouver, bc, canada january th, 2014 mediavalet inc. Gold identity and security competency 1 microsoft desktop optimization pack, configuration delivering business value planning services aos. Aug 19, 2010 one of my software asset management customers is a microsoft gold certified partner with 1 additional enrolled location and several competencies. Sam helps customers realize maximum benefits from their it solutions and services investments. 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.
Microsoft recently announced its intention to end its software asset management competency. Nov 23, 2015 microsoft customers can now be assured about the quality and service they can expect in software asset management space. I recently had the good fortune of taking microsofts sam mcp exam. Designing, assessing, and optimizing software asset management sam implementer. Learning, midmarket solutions provider, oem, software asset management and volume licensing. Software asset management a comprehensive software asset management strategy can help you to significantly reduce the total cost of software. Microsoft customers can now be assured about the quality and service they can expect in software asset management space. 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. Cireson, a leading voice in the microsoft system center space, has achieved the highest competency level awarded by microsoft for software asset management. Sam improvement plan does your organization have an approved sam improvement plan. Jun 28, 2010 one of my software asset management customers is a microsoft gold certified partner with 1 additional enrolled location and several competencies. Will sam tools help or hinder attempts to track your software usage. The gold sam competency is known for its rigorous standards around software asset management.
By some reports, microsoft makes almost 500 changes per year to their licensing programs. Axios systems earns silver status from microsoft for. Assetpoint continues to receive the gold level competency due to. Designing, assessing, and optimizing software asset management sam. Mvp, a leading provider of cloudbased digital asset management software, today announced it has attained microsoft gold competency.
As of january 30, 2018, 12 retiring competencies will no longer be supported by microsoft. Licence dashboard achieves microsoft silver software asset management competency may 24th, 2011. Apr, 2016 microsoft announced yesterday in their blog on the mpn website that they are going to ditch no less than 12 competencies. The gold sam competency is known for its rigorous standards around software asset management, support, service, and licensing experience. Microsoft software asset management microsoft community. Can someone please confirm that i have understood correctly these things.
Microsoft s partner competency changes signal end of an era. Leveraging the strength of our operations and maintenance, engineering and training experience, we can offer you a way of effectively managing workforce competency. Emitac enterprise solutions ees has achieved gold software asset management sam competency in the microsoft partner program, the company announced this week. Sweeping competency changes will help partners capture cloud, mobile opportunities. These professionals create and execute solutions that are necessary to improve the management of onpremises and cloud software assets. Designing and providing microsoft volume licensing solutions to small and medium organizations. Also being shown the door are competencies including crm the onpremisesonly. Software asset management tools are software programs designed to make tracking your software licensing easy and efficient. Microsoft has awarded conterra with silver status in the microsoft software asset management competency. The 10 key competencies of software asset management emt. Microsoft outlines partner strategy to help customers. Feb 09, 2014 company x wants to get silver software asset management competency, to do that first step is. 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.
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