With an inventory of your organization's software, analyze the multiple characteristics that increase risk such as license model, vendor, usage, or type of software. With the value analysis results, your SAM program is refocused on a targeted managed software list. You now have a roadmap to effective risk reduction.
Instead of stopping the creation of the managed software list, also define a strategic software level and identify candidates for a software watch list. Process changes, license model choices, and best practice techniques directed at these applications and vendors will extend the effectiveness of your SAM program.