ITAM and SAM begins with a solid foundation of communication, policies, processes, and people, then the selection of a tool that provides the functionality required to meet the goals of your organization. Getting the most out of your program requires a strategic, holistic approach to implementation that supports and optimizes your ongoing efforts.
That is a mouthful. You've been tasked with doing all of that. You've learned from all the previous chapters what ITAM, SAM, software audits, contracts, and tools are all about. Now that you have all this information, now what? Let's say you've implemented and deployed your program and a tool. Your organization now has its ITAM/SAM program, tool, and key processes in place. You have the foundational policies needed in place that tell individuals employed by your organization, what is expected of them, what they must do, and what they can't do. You have everything you need now to manage this correctly. You do, but honestly, like...