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Online tools provide instant ITAM ROI results and compare the cost of SaaS vs. on-premise deployment

IT managers can now instantly discover the ROI in IT Asset Management as well as compare the costs of a SaaS solution to on-premise deployment with two new ROI calculators. The free ROI tools are available online courtesy of SAManage, a leading provider of on-demand IT Asset Management services.

IT Asset Management is a combination of processes and technologies that provide organizations with a greater understanding of what IT assets exist, where these assets are located, and how they are being used. With these capabilities, ITAM enables organizations to ensure that hardware and software assets are optimally utilized, protected, and in compliance with licensing agreements.

• The IT Asset Management ROI Calculator provides a comprehensive framework for quantifying the benefits of the solution to derive the return on investment for ITAM deployment. It also provides step-by-step instructions for customizing the results for any organization. The free IT Asset Management ROI Calculator is available at http://www.SAManage.com/ROI.html

• The SaaS vs. On-premise Cost Calculator enables companies to easily create a side-by-side comparison of the total cost of ownership for SaaS and on-premise ITAM solutions. It allows users to customize the calculations to match the specific cost parameters for their organizations. The free SaaS vs. On-premise Cost Calculator is available at http://www.SAManage.com/ROI_ITAM_saas.html

Using these detailed and highly customizable ROI and cost calculations, IT managers can easily evaluate their options and present a convincing business case for IT Asset Management investment.