Ongoing SAM expertise for continuous protection.
Our SAM Managed Service provides continuous monitoring, proactive compliance management, and ongoing optimization—powered by the ArxPlatform and dedicated licensing professionals.
- Real-time software licensing monitoring & alerting via ArxPlatform®
- Entitlement, deployment & usage tracking across your major publishers
- Dedicated SAM team as an extension of your IT & procurement function
- Contract, renewal & true-up management
- Legal + audit defense coverage included (Beeman & Muchmore, LLP)
- Quarterly business reviews & executive reporting
The short answer
SAM managed services put licensing experts, tooling, and continuous monitoring behind your software estate so compliance is maintained year-round instead of reconstructed during an audit.
Unlock the Advantages of the ArxPlatform SAM Managed Service
Full visibility and financial control of your software estates. Continuous monitoring, verified data, and legal expertise work together to reduce costs and ensure compliance.
Learn more about the LicenseFortress Advantage
Streamlined Processes
We align SAM with business goals, guiding assessment, design, and transformation while embedding continuous improvement through our process discipline model.
Learn about our process discipline modelCloud Cost Governance
ArxPlatform monitors spend, allocates costs, and optimizes BYOL strategies—applying FinOps practices to ensure accountability and prevent overages.
Explore FinOps practicesSustainable Optimization
By eliminating unused software and consolidating workloads, ArxPlatform reduces waste and IT costs through continuous optimization and sustainability practices.
Optimization servicesAccurate, Verified Data
ArxPlatform delivers continuous monitoring and verified data powered by ArxAware®, running 400+ compliance and optimization checks to reduce risk and serve as a single source of truth.
Learn about the ArxPlatformProactive Governance & Optimization
We reconcile entitlements with actual usage, surface risks before they escalate, and provide clear optimization strategies through structured governance and reporting.
Governance in SAMContract-Driven Confidence
ArxPlatform brings legal rigor to every agreement—whether ULAs, ELAs, SaaS, or custom terms—by tracking entitlements and strengthening contract negotiations.
Contract management servicesLifecycle Coverage
We manage the full lifecycle of software and cloud assets—from request and approval to renewal, reharvest, and retirement—all tied to verified entitlements.
Software lifecycle frameworkProven Value Realization
We track commitments from the start—cost savings, audit risk reduction, and optimization—and report them in financial terms showing continuous ROI.
ROI & Value RealizationUnified Delivery Platform
The ArxPlatform portal unifies dashboards, milestones, exceptions, and savings into one interface. Automation delivers real-time awareness without manual overhead.
Explore the ArxPlatform"Having LicenseFortress as our SAM partner has been transformational. We no longer worry about compliance—they handle it. And they've saved us millions in the process."
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Platform + People + Protection
Comprehensive SAM coverage that combines technology, expertise, and peace of mind.
Platform
Full access to our enterprise SAM platform with real-time dashboards, compliance monitoring, and entitlement tracking across all major publishers.
People
Access to experienced licensing and technology experts who serve as an extension of your team, plus Beeman & Muchmore, LLP—dedicated software licensing attorneys for legal support.
Protection
Comprehensive audit defense and compliance coverage tailored to your service level—from expert negotiation support to full legal services and financial guarantee with ArxProtect.
Choose Your Protection Level
All tiers include ArxPlatform access, dedicated SAM team, and audit defense coverage.
ARXSECURE®
SAM Managed Service- Full ArxPlatform access
- Dedicated SAM professionals
- Continuous compliance monitoring
- Audit defense support
ARXPROTECT®
Full Legal & Financial Coverage- Everything in ArxSecure
- Dedicated legal oversight
- Financial guarantee included
- Priority response & escalation
On-premises and cloud. We cover both.
Modern enterprises run hybrid environments. Our managed service covers SaaS subscriptions and cloud licensing alongside traditional on-premises software—so nothing falls through the cracks.
Our SAM managed service covers both on-premises and SaaS licensing across all major vendors. Contact us to discuss your specific environment.
A partnership built for long-term success managing your software licensing across the major publishers
From initial onboarding through continuous optimization, we're with you every step of the way.
Onboarding
Comprehensive baseline assessment, platform configuration, and team integration.
Monitoring
Continuous surveillance of your software environment with automated discovery and tracking.
Analysis
Regular compliance assessments and optimization analysis by our expert team.
Reporting
Customized dashboards and periodic reports tailored to your stakeholder needs.
Optimization
Ongoing recommendations for cost reduction and license efficiency improvements.
Frequently asked about SAM managed services
Get answers to the questions we hear most about our managed service offering.
The bottom line
Outsourced SAM gives you continuous entitlement visibility and audit readiness without building an internal licensing team.
- LicenseFortress is an independent software licensing advocate — we never sell vendor licenses and take no vendor commissions.
- $2.4B+ in vendor claims defended and $625M+ saved for clients.
- Coverage across Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, VMware by Broadcom, and Adobe.
- Licensing experts working alongside software contract attorneys.
Ready for enterprise-grade SAM without the overhead?
Our managed service delivers continuous protection with average client savings of $4.9M in compliance and optimization. Let's discuss your needs.