Matrix42 Software Asset Management is a comprehensive platform designed to provide organizations with full visibility and control over their software assets and licenses. The solution automates the discovery, inventory, and management of software installations across the entire IT environment, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures. It enables IT teams to monitor license usage, optimize costs, and ensure compliance with vendor agreements and regulatory requirements. Matrix42 SAM integrates with IT Service Management (ITSM) and Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs), providing a unified dashboard for software deployment, entitlement tracking, and cost analysis. Automated workflows and real-time reporting help organizations prevent unlicensed software use, avoid audit risks, and make informed purchasing decisions. The platform supports major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and IBM, and offers advanced features for managing cloud software consumption and hybrid licensing models.

Key Features

Automated License & Cost Optimization Tracks and optimizes software licenses and costs across all environments.

• Supports major vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM)
• Identifies underutilized licenses and automates downgrades

Automated Discovery & Inventory Continuously scans and inventories all software assets.

• Agent-based and agentless scanning
• Real-time updates for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid assets

Compliance & Audit Readiness Ensures all software usage is compliant and audit-ready.

• Alerts for unlicensed or unauthorized software
• Generates detailed, audit-ready compliance reports

Centralized Management Dashboard Unified view for managing software assets, entitlements, and costs.

• Integrates with ITSM and CMDB tools
• Customizable workflows for IT automation

Cloud Spend & Hybrid License Tracking Monitors and manages cloud software consumption and hybrid licensing.

• Tracks spending on services like Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Supports bring-your-own-license and hybrid benefit programs

Benefits

Cost Savings Reduces unnecessary software spending and optimizes license usage.

• Prevents over-licensing and identifies unused software
• Automates cost optimization processes

Risk Reduction Minimizes compliance and audit risks.

• Ensures all software is properly licensed
• Provides real-time compliance tracking and alerts

Operational Efficiency Automates manual software asset management tasks.

• Reduces IT workload and manual errors
• Streamlines software procurement and deployment

Strategic Decision-Making Enables data-driven purchasing and renewal decisions.

• Provides actionable insights through detailed reports
• Supports budgeting and forecasting for software assets