The only certification management software assets (SAM) aligned with the ISO in the world, Verafirm Certified, which is validated by industry and brings several benefits to certified organizations, debut in Brazil. First certified company provides significant savings by eliminating excess licenses
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The mismanagement and misuse of software can cause serious consequences for companies. The lack of an adequate management of software assets usually causes costs that could be avoided and inefficiencies. To get an idea, 56% of companies have excess licenses and 38% do not have enough licenses. A recent study found that the average waste in software licenses by computer companies each year is $ 407. In addition, it is estimated that spending to solve malware problems related to the use of illegal software in organizations exceed 490 billion dollars by the end of 2014.
It is well known that a management robust software assets can help organizations save up to 25% in expenses related to software, by eliminating inefficiencies that are not apparent. Certification Certified Verafirm has helped organizations reduce the total amount of your expenses related to software assets, virtually eliminate idle inventory and software to improve the efficiency of support centers (help desk) – factors such release IT funds for use innovative technologies needed for business enterprises, reduce legal risks (fines for misuse of software can reach 10 times the value of each software installed unlicensed machine according to the case law which is consolidated in Brazil) and help mitigate . problems regarding data security breach
The Verafirm Certified certification is the only line with the global standard for managing software assets ISO 19770-1: 2012 and has the support of globally recognized software manufacturers. Getting your Verafirm Certified certification, the company not only has the guarantee that is operating in accordance with global standards and that are optimizing their software investments, but also get the benefit of software audit failure, for two years, granted by the manufacturers participating in the program. Anyway, with the Verafirm Certified certification businesses enjoy security and extra savings that will stay focused on their growth.
Recently, Romagnole Electrical Products SA was the first company to obtain certification Verafirm in Brazil and provides significant savings after certification. The company produces and sells products for transmission and distribution of electricity and their managers believe that the the adopted management methodology eliminate spending excess licenses and discard the risk of a failure that results in the installation of unlicensed software, which could create a legal and financial liability for the company. Several other organizations are already in talks with the BSA, which manages the certification. The Verafirm certification is awarded based on an independent audit, which attests conformity of the company’s software licenses positions, as well as compliance with the standards set by ISO 19770: 2012 for management of software assets processes. More information about the Verafirm certification can be obtained from the www.verafirm.org program page.
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