Summary
Managing software assets is more complex than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Now Assist for Software Asset Management (SAM) helps organizations stay in control with the power of generative AI. From gaining real-time insights to automating repetitive work, it transforms how teams manage the software asset lifecycle. With intelligent automation and contextual guidance built into everyday workflows, staying compliant and optimizing software usage becomes second nature.
The Challenge
Software Asset Managers face growing pressure to maintain compliance, manage increasingly complex licensing terms, and respond to frequent audits—all while tracking massive amounts of data across the organization. Manual processes make it difficult to keep up, and reactive efforts often lead to unnecessary costs and last-minute fire drills.
The Solution
Now Assist for Software Asset Management brings clarity and confidence to the role of SAM. Generative AI synthesizes data and policy information into meaningful, easy-to-understand summaries, enabling faster decision-making and proactive compliance. The result: better visibility, reduced risk, and more time to focus on strategic priorities.
As of Q2-2025, Now Assist for Software Asset Management (SAM) is comprised of the following key features:
- Publisher compliance summarization
- Product compliance summarization
- Recommended actions
New features:
- Gain insights into product compliance and optimization with AI-powered product summaries
- Use AI-powered recommended actions to mitigate license compliance risk
Yokohama Early Availability
To leverage Now Assist for SAM, the following plugins or store apps are required:
- Software Asset Management Professional (com.snc.samp)
- Software Asset Workspace (com.sn_sam_workspace)
- Now Assist for Platform (sn_genai_platform)