A commentary by Myrja Schumacher, Product Manager HONICO
Yes, we’ve done it again… We have once again created a license management and optimization tool – with the knowledge of over 20 years of software asset management for SAP and the experience as a product developer and consultant with experience with all well-known tools.
So which solution is better for your modern IT? Let’s take a closer look:
SAM: What is Software Asset Management?
SAM is an abbreviation for Software Asset Management and focuses on the management of software licenses. It helps companies to efficiently monitor and control investments in software and licenses, among other things. In this context, license management is often referred to as having a focus on SAP licenses
Why is it important to use license management for SAP?
License management for SAP offers companies numerous advantages. First of all, it provides a comprehensive overview of the use of purchased SAP products and licenses. By comparing the licenses purchased with those actually used, companies can avoid potential problems during SAP audits and ensure that they are not violating licensing regulations.
With the switch to the new world of S/4HANA, it has become all the more important to set up licenses correctly and thus have a functioning license management system. The migration also changes the measurement logic, among other things. Instead of being measured according to usage as before, in S/4HANA it is measured according to authorization. This can again lead to considerable additional costs.
The importance of effective license management for compliance and cost optimization
Furthermore, effective license management helps to ensure compliance and avoid legal consequences. Especially with regard to the different types of user types, such as professional users, close monitoring of license usage is essential.
Another important aspect is the optimization of the user base, especially with regard to inactive users. For example, costs for licenses can be avoided if employees are no longer actively working in the SAP system due to maternity leave.
How can a software asset management solution help you to maintain an overview?
In this context, the question arises as to how a SAM solution can help companies optimize their SAP license management. A SAM solution can provide a number of key benefits, including
- SAP usage analysis: analysis of actual usage determines the most favorable license type for each user, be it OnPrem, Cloud, ECC, S/4HANA or Rise with SAP.
- Role analysis: A detailed analysis of authorizations under S/4HANA enables license costs to be optimized by linking them closely to the authorization roles.
- S/4HANA simulation and Full Use Equivalent (FUE): The solution enables analyses to determine which licenses are required under S/4HANA or Rise with SAP. Various scenarios can be simulated with the help of license templates.
- Continuous monitoring and alerts: Another advantage is that alerts are issued in the event of unwanted changes or when contractually defined limits for licenses, memory consumption or other types of activity are reached. This allows the company to keep track of any changes.
Why IT Asset Management with Dynamic License Control?
The DLC offers more details than the embedded SAP tools. It can analyze user behavior and authorization roles, recommend the correct classification of user license types, measure engines, analyze indirect/digital access and much more.
Overall, effective license management for SAP products is crucial to optimize costs, ensure compliance and guarantee smooth operations.
By using Dynamic License Control, companies can manage their SAP license inventory even more efficiently while meeting the demands of an ever-changing IT landscape.
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