ManageSoft Announces Top Tips for Organizations Facing an IT Audit

International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers Hosts Top Tips Webinar on May 28th

BOSTON, MA, April 16, 2009 – The software asset management (SAM) experts at ManageSoft today announced their top tips for surviving an IT audit. In the current economic climate, software publishers are increasing the frequency and rigor of software audits to preserve their revenue. While audits typically produce a significant return on investment for publishers, they can consume a considerable amount of an IT organization’s time. Many organizations are unprepared for an audit and suffer the consequences of out-of-budget true-up expenses and potential penalties.

The ManageSoft tips include:

1. Review the contract to understand audit terms and conditions
2. Make sure the software and hardware inventory is up to date
3. Keep proofs of purchase and licensing agreements ready for inspection
4. Demonstrate that licensing rules are understood and applied
5. Explain what SAM policies and procedures are in place
6. Don’t remove software from computers; don’t start a shopping spree
7. Automate software asset management

ManageSoft is kicking off a Top Tips webinar series in May and IAITAM will host the first event — Top Tips for Surviving an Audit on May 28th. To register, please visit the ManageSoft website at: www.ManageSoft.com/company/webcasts.cfm

“Our mission is to provide professional skills development and support to grow and improve the IT Asset Management industry by establishing best practice standards that include areas such as IT spend management, license compliance, risk reduction and improved ITAM program performance,” said Lynne Weiss, VP sales & marketing at IAITAM. “We are pleased to be hosting a joint webinar with ManageSoft on the topic of audit readiness.”

“There are many priorities for an IT organization and, unfortunately, many businesses don’t appreciate the financial and operational benefits that can be realized from an automated software asset management program, so it’s often not the highest priority,” said John Emmitt, director of business development, ManageSoft. “However, IT organizations are starting to see that SAM can provide fast payback. In our Top Tips webinar, we will show how organizations benefit by maintaining software license compliance and audit readiness. This includes having a better negotiating position with software vendors, and the elimination of unbudgeted license expenses.”

About ManageSoft
ManageSoft is the leading supplier of Enterprise Software Management solutions for software asset recognition, license entitlement, and contract management. ManageSoft’s Enterprise Compliance Manager™ solution enables organizations to reduce software license and maintenance costs while improving IT operational efficiency and maintaining license compliance.

Our products support open industry ISO and ITIL software asset management (SAM) standards and ManageSoft contributes to defining future standards with participation in the ISO 19770 working groups. ManageSoft has developed key business partner relationships with Microsoft (Gold Certified), and Siemens IT Solutions and Services.

The company is headquartered at 100 North Washington Street, Boston, MA. 02114. Telephone: +1.617.532.1600, Fax: +1.617.532.1605, and has offices in United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. Email: ITcompliance@managesoft.com, Websites: ManageSoft.com or Desktop2Datacenter.com.

ManageSoft and Enterprise Compliance Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of ManageSoft, Incorporated. All other companies and products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.