SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT: What Is It and Why Do I Need It? Chapter 2: Software Life Cycle Management

by Carl A. Bolton

Overview

The life-cycle model provides a framework for Software Asset Management practices and shows how various processes collectively support the software footprint in organizations. This model suggests the concept of systems thinking, the goal of which is to understand how the discrete interrelationship of processes within the framework shape the behavior of the whole system. All the parts operate together within the system (framework).

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161442494
Publisher:	Software Asset Publishing
Publication date:	12/29/2018
Series:	SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Carl A. Bolton is an industry IT software asset management (SAM) professional with more than 18 years of experience. As a SAM analyst / consultant, he implements SAM assessments and related programs; conducts and arbitrates software compliance audits. Applied experiences and skills include retail, outsourcing, healthcare, and large account reselling industries. Prior to work in the SAM field, he held senior roles: 13 years in human resource and 15 years in retail management. He holds MA and BA degrees from DePaul University (Chicago), including professional certifications in IT Asset Management and Software Asset Management; and Six Sigma Green Belt.