SoftwareOne Holding AG, a global provider of software and cloud technology solutions, has been recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services by Gartner. The evaluation was based on the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.
SoftwareOne continues to invest in its global ITAM and FinOps operations, as well as its IP and sustainable solutions, which contribute to its ongoing success.
Shadi Khoshab, Global Director of ITAM & Software Portfolio Management at SoftwareOne, expressed their pride in being recognized as a Leader for the fourth consecutive year. Khoshab believes this recognition is a testament to their commitment to providing top-notch services. They also emphasized that SAM is evolving into a strategic business intelligence function that goes beyond traditional asset management.
Khoshab further stated that SAM teams need to excel in supporting various areas such as SaaS management, FinOps, security, sustainability, and more. SoftwareOne aims to offer unmatched expertise, innovation, and customer-centric service to bring value to their clients.
According to the report, by 2026, 40% of organizations will utilize continuous SAM managed services from expert third parties, compared to 20% in 2023. Additionally, organizations that deploy a cloud financial operations discipline (FinOps) will generate 30% more savings on their cloud infrastructure and platform services costs than those who do not.
Bernd Schlotter, President of Services at SoftwareOne, highlighted Gartner’s role as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking partners to manage their software and cloud estates. Schlotter believes that SoftwareOne stands out among its peers as an ideal choice for organizations embarking on their ITAM and Cloud journeys.
The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management Managed Services report was authored by Yoann Bianic, Stephen White, Yolanda Harris, and Jaswant Kalay on September 5, 2023.
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About SoftwareOne:
SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider that helps organizations build, buy, and manage everything in the cloud. With a portfolio of 7,500 software brands and a presence in 90 countries, SoftwareOne’s ~9,000 employees are dedicated to unlocking the value of technology. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. For more information, visit www.softwareone.com.
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