Published: 09 February 2016
Summary
Discovery tools are the foundation of SAM, but SaaS has no installation to discover. Understanding how evolving software delivery models render existing discovery tools obsolete helps I&O leaders responsible for SAM to remain compliant and avoid unplanned costs.
Included in Full Research
- Audit Existing Discovery Tools and Augment Where Required
- Discovery Tools Acquired for Other Purposes Are of Little Use for SaaS
- SaaS Forces Changes to Discovery Approaches for SAM
- Recommended Actions
- Drive Your SAM Strategy on License Consumption for SaaS
- Plan for Consumption-Based Discovery
- Recommended Actions
- Monitor SAM Solutions at Least Annually to Keep Pace With Evolving Tool Capabilities