Software Asset Management

Software Asset Management (SAM) is not a snapshot. It is an ongoing discipline. It combines process, organization, and tooling to give you lasting visibility and control over license usage, compliance, and optimization. Not as a one-off project, but as the foundation for future-proof decisions.

SAM provides the structural base for all licensing activities. It delivers continuous oversight, supports decision-making, and keeps you audit-ready at all times. Whether you are purchasing, optimizing, or substantiating.

Your advantage with SAM

Insight without context rarely leads to the right decision. Quexcel links data to interpretation, processes to day-to-day practice, and compliance to cost awareness. The result is not only visibility but real control. Today and tomorrow.

More than tooling

We go beyond dashboards and data. You get insight aligned to your agreements, entitlements, and actual usage, including the risks that go along.

Continuous and cyclical

We do not look once. We look continuously. You stay current, avoid surprises, and can steer in time toward compliance and cost control.

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Man op kantoor achter computer

Who is SAM for?

Software Asset Management is relevant voor eindgebruikersorganisaties en Microsoft serviceproviders die continu inzicht willen in hun licentiegebruik, risico’s en verplichtingen. Of je nu verantwoordelijk bent voor IT, contractbeheer, compliance of financiële sturing: SAM geeft je de middelen om tijdig te anticiperen, onderbouwde beslissingen te nemen en verrassingen te voorkomen. Niet reactief, maar proactief en met overzicht.

What to expect from us

Continuous insight

You always know where you stand. Not a one-time scan, but a managed service that stays current and adapts with your organization.

From data to direction

We translate raw data into insights you can use to steer on agreements, compliance, and cost. Based on facts, not assumptions.

Independent consultancy

We consult without commercial agendas. No upsell or hidden motives, only insight that keeps your license management transparent and effective.

Dankzij Quexcel hebben we onze licentiekosten met 30% kunnen verlagen en zijn we nu volledig compliant met de regelgeving.

Jan Janssen

IT Manager, TechCorp

Our approach to SAM

Good license management requires more than monitoring. It takes a process that consistently turns insight into action. Quexcel supports you on a cyclical basis with deep subject-matter focus and a clear emphasis on control, compliance, and cost management. For both classic and modern cloud environments.

Insight that lasts

We provide periodic updates so your licensing position stays current. No outdated snapshots, but continuous oversight.

Analysis with impact

We connect licensing data to agreements, license assignment, usage, and terms of use. Collectively we identify risks and optimization opportunities early.

Steering for results together

You receive guidance you can apply in practice. We think with you, adjust where needed, and stay aligned to your goals.

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Lothian Buses Achieves License Savings with Synergi and Quexcel

Lothian Buses, the largest municipal bus company in the UK, wanted control over Microsoft licenses and costs. With Synergi and Quexcel, the company chose a proactive SAM approach that ensures compliance and delivers tangible savings.

Schagen Groep breathes a sigh of relief after SAM’s introduction

Schagen Groep chose Quexcel’s Managed SAM and quickly gained control over licenses, compliance, and risks. Within a year, the licensing management was in order, with 24/7 insights and quarterly actions.
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Certainty for Health Insurers in the Netherlands with Software Licensing Advice

As an industry organization, Health Insurers Netherlands (ZN) wants to be demonstrably compliant and avoid any risk of licensing issues. With Quexcel's licensing advice, ZN gains control over rights, usage, and costs. Annual checks and strategic advice make licenses clear and future-proof.

Carinova strengthens data security with SAM and Microsoft 365

Carinova commissioned a Microsoft SAM Cybersecurity investigation to reduce cyber risks and comply with the GDPR. With advice from Quexcel, the healthcare provider switched to Microsoft 365 for a secure, flexible workplace and cloud infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services and approach.

When does my organization need SAM?2025-12-04T16:21:10+01:00

Practically always. At a minimum when you manage multiple license agreements, operate multiple companies or locations, or run a complex IT environment. Both for Microsoft end customers and Managed Service Providers.

Is SAM required by Microsoft?2025-12-04T16:21:02+01:00

Microsoft does not mandate SAM. Agreements mandate accurate, up-to-date license records. SAM helps you meet that obligation and avoid unpleasant surprises during audits or renewals.

How does SAM relate to compliance?2025-12-04T16:20:57+01:00

SAM makes compliance demonstrable. By continuously monitoring and analyzing hardware, software usage and license terms, you prevent violations and can account for your position to auditors or vendors.

Is SAM only relevant for Microsoft?2025-12-04T16:20:51+01:00

Microsoft is often the starting point, but many organizations extend SAM to other vendors. Our approach applies across multiple licensing landscapes and brands.