# Use Cases

## How do I create a business case for SAM?

Getting the support you need to build a SAM program can be a daunting task. Depending on the level of executive buy-in and your organization's strategy, you may need to approach building a case for SAM in several ways. Our framework will help you align your SAM program to the goals of your organization and create a business case for software asset management.

## Audit Support Framework

Software audits don’t have to throw off your groove.

To combat an audit you’ll need a tried-and-true audit support framework that addresses the challenges you face and gives you a step-by-step action plan to navigate your audit successfully.

- **Scope.** Limit the product families and product groups to reduce effort.
- **Data.** Review your data to make sure only required data for the audit is shared with the publisher.
- **Claims.** Reduce the cost of non-compliance by creating a process to quickly interpret and verify claims from the software publisher.

## Business Case Framework

### Make your business case for software asset management.

Articulating the need and value of a SAM program is crucial when it comes to getting stakeholder buy-in. Our framework to prepare and create the case for software asset management has helped organizations across the world demonstrate why SAM programs can’t be ignored.

- **Understand** the priorities of the organization.
  Whether it‘s cost savings, reducing overspend, or risk mitigation, your business case should align with what you value as an organization.
- **Assess** your application portfolio.
  Which are the riskiest software publishers in your portfolio? Identify areas that are not covered by your inventory tools.
- **Interview** your IT stakeholders.
  What IT issues are causing headaches in your organization? Use your business case to address the specific pain-points of your users.
- **Justify** the resources you need.
  Paint a clear picture of the future with elements on ROI, cost savings potential, and the risks of inaction.