ARDURA SAM Suite
Comprehensive software license management that transforms IT costs into strategic savings
Our solution combines advanced technology with the expertise of consultants to deliver full control over software assets.
Through process automation and intelligent analytics, companies reduce license costs by an average of 20-30%, minimize audit risk, and transform SAM into a strategic tool to support business growth.
Comprehensive software asset management solution
Turn licensing chaos into a strategic advantage. ARDURA SAM Suite is an innovative Software Asset Management solution that combines advanced technology with a unique methodology developed over years of experience.
What challenges are companies facing today?
Key benefits for your business
Financial savings – stop overpaying for unused licenses
Imagine discovering an extra 20-30% of your IT budget each month that you can allocate to development instead of wasting on unused licenses. This is not a pipe dream – it’s a reality for our customers. ARDURA SAM Suite systematically identifies every unused license, every oversizing, every inactive subscription.
One of our clients discovered that he was paying for 500 software licenses, of which he was using only 300. Another avoided a 2.5 million zloty fine during a Microsoft audit because we detected and fixed the non-compliance in advance. These are not exceptions – they are the standard. In addition, with a better understanding of your actual licensing needs, negotiating with suppliers becomes a game of open cards. You know exactly what you need and how much you should pay for it.
Financial savings – stop overpaying for unused licenses
Imagine discovering an extra 20-30% of your IT budget each month that you can allocate to development instead of wasting on unused licenses. This is not a pipe dream – it’s a reality for our customers. ARDURA SAM Suite systematically identifies every unused license, every oversizing, every inactive subscription.
One of our clients discovered that he was paying for 500 software licenses, of which he was using only 300. Another avoided a 2.5 million zloty fine during a Microsoft audit because we detected and fixed the non-compliance in advance. These are not exceptions – they are the standard. In addition, with a better understanding of your actual licensing needs, negotiating with suppliers becomes a game of open cards. You know exactly what you need and how much you should pay for it.
Minimize risk – sleep soundly knowing that the audit will not surprise you
A licensing audit doesn’t have to be a nightmare. When you have ARDURA SAM Suite, every day is a day of audit readiness. The system monitors licensing compliance in real time, alerts you to potential problems before they become real threats, and automatically generates the documentation that auditors require.
Our Audit Defense strategy is based on our experience from hundreds of audits. We know how auditors from Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and other giants think. We know their methodologies, we know what they pay attention to, we understand the nuances of contract interpretation. This know-how built into ARDURA SAM Suite turns an audit from a dreaded event into a routine procedure that you go through without stress or penalty.
Operational efficiency – get your team’s time back
How many hours a month does your team spend manually tracking licenses, answering “do we have free licenses?” questions, and preparing reports for management? ARDURA SAM Suite automates all these tedious processes. What used to take days now happens in minutes.
A central repository of all license information means no more searching through emails, network folders and Excel sheets. Every authorized employee has access to up-to-date data. Project managers can see available resources in real time. The purchasing department knows exactly what to renew and when. Management receives clear reports showing actual utilization and savings potential. This doesn’t just save time – it transforms the way the entire organization works.
Strategic advantage – turn SAM into a business enabler
In an era of digital transformation, agile software management is not a cost – it’s an investment in competitiveness. ARDURA SAM Suite transforms the traditional control function into a strategic tool to support business growth. Planning to migrate to the cloud? The system will show you the exact dependencies between applications and help you plan the optimal migration path.
Are you introducing new technologies? A portfolio analysis will help identify redundancies and free up budget for innovation. Are you consolidating divisions? Visibility of licenses across the organization will allow you to reallocate them efficiently. Every strategic business decision is now based on hard data, not guesswork. It’s the difference between reactively putting out fires and proactively shaping your company’s IT future.
Main capabilities
1. Comprehensive inventory and discovery – know the truth about your IT environment
Did you know that the average company uses only 30% of the licenses it purchases? ARDURA SAM Suite uncovers the truth about your IT environment by scanning every server, every workstation, every cloud instance. It’s not a simple inventory – it’s a deep analysis that shows not only what you have, but more importantly, how you use it.
The system automatically detects all installed applications, maps dependencies between systems and tracks actual usage in real time. You’ll discover applications that even administrators have forgotten exist, identify shadow IT installed by users without the IT department’s knowledge, see which licenses have been lying unused for months. This is knowledge that immediately translates into savings.
2. Advanced compliance analysis – zero unpleasant surprises
Compliance analysis in ARDURA SAM Suite is more than comparing the number of licenses with installations. Our system understands the complexity of today’s licensing models – it knows that Oracle licenses count differently in virtual environments, that Microsoft has specific requirements for CAL licenses, that SAP bills named users according to its own rules.
The system continuously compares your license agreements with actual usage, interprets complex metrics and automatically detects potential inconsistencies. Most importantly, it not only pinpoints problems, but suggests solutions. You get specific recommendations: move those licenses here, buy as many licenses there, change the licensing model to a more cost-effective one. It’s like having your own SAM expert working 24/7.
3 Smart cost optimization – every penny works for your success
ARDURA SAM Suite is your personal IT cost optimizer. The system constantly analyzes your license usage and identifies opportunities for savings. You’ll find licenses you can safely cancel, discover opportunities for reallocation between departments, see where it’s better to switch to a subscription model and where to stay with perpetual licenses.
But that’s not all – the system also forecasts future needs based on usage trends. Planning to hire 50 new employees? The system will show you exactly what licenses you will need and when is the best time to buy them. Running out of a project? You’ll find out which licenses you can release and how much you’ll save by doing so. It’s proactive management that turns IT costs from a black hole into a controlled investment.
4. Contract and supplier management – no more surprises
How many times have you been surprised by an automatic renewal of an expensive subscription? How many times have you missed a favorable negotiation window? ARDURA SAM Suite is your digital assistant that keeps an eye on all deadlines and opportunities. The system centrally stores all license agreements, monitors upcoming renewal deadlines, and automatically alerts you when you need to make a decision.
What’s more, the system analyzes the contract terms and suggests optimization opportunities. Maybe you discover that it is more beneficial to switch to an Enterprise Agreement? Maybe it’s worth consolidating purchases with one supplier for better discounts? The system provides concrete data for negotiation – you show the supplier the exact usage and negotiate better terms.
5. Application portfolio rationalization – less is more
In any large organization, you will find applications that do the same thing. Marketing uses one tool for data analysis, sales another, and finance a third. ARDURA SAM Suite performs a comprehensive analysis of your application portfolio, detecting functional redundancies and showing opportunities for consolidation.
The system not only identifies duplicate functionality, but also analyzes the maintenance costs, usage levels and business value of each application. You get a clear picture: these applications we can consolidate, these we can retire, and these are worth investing in. This is not blind cost-cutting – it’s strategic rationalization that simplifies the IT environment and frees up budget for innovation.
6. Reporting and analytics – decisions based on facts, not guesses
No more hours spent preparing reports for management. ARDURA SAM Suite offers interactive dashboards that show key metrics in real time: license utilization, compliance levels, savings potential, cost trends. Each level of management gets a view tailored to its needs, from detailed technical data for administrators to an executive summary for the board.
The system automatically generates compliance reports for audits, ROI analysis for investment justification, budget projections for future periods. All data is available at a glance, in an easy-to-read format, with the ability to drill down to the smallest details. No more blind decision-making – now every software decision is based on hard data.
How does the ARDURA SAM Suite work ?
ARDURA SAM Suite uses the most advanced technologies available on the market, but what really makes it unique is the way it integrates them. Our discovery agents act like invisible detectives in your infrastructure – quietly and efficiently collecting information about every installation, every use, every change. They don’t burden the system, they don’t disturb users, but they provide a complete picture of reality.
The central analytics platform is the brain of the entire solution. This is where the real magic happens – raw data is transformed into practical knowledge. We use artificial intelligence and machine learning not for the sake of technology itself, but to deliver real value: to predict usage trends, identify anomalies, suggest optimizations. It’s like having a team of top analysts working non-stop to optimize your licensing costs.
Technology is just a tool – real value is created when we implement proven processes. ARDURA SAM Suite implements the complete software development lifecycle, from the identification of the need, through procurement and implementation, to retirement. Each step is defined, measured and optimized.
Our compliance procedures are based on international ISO 19770 standards, but adapted to the realities of Polish business. We know that every organization is different, so the processes are flexible – they adapt to your structure, organizational culture and industry specifics. They are not rigid rules imposed from the outside, but a living organism that evolves together with your company.
What really sets ARDURA SAM Suite apart is the expert knowledge accumulated over the years. Our consultants have gone through hundreds of audits, analyzed thousands of license agreements, and solved countless compliance issues. This knowledge is built into every element of the solution – from algorithms that analyze contracts to optimization strategies.
But it’s not just about technical knowledge. We understand business, we know industries, we know how organizations work. That’s why our recommendations are not only technically correct, but most importantly, they make business sense. It’s the difference between a theoretical solution and practical value, between a report and real change.
The real strength of ARDURA SAM Suite lies in the synergy of all three layers. Technology provides the data, processes make sense of it, and expertise transforms it into business value. It’s like an orchestra – each instrument is important, but only together do they form a symphony. In the case of ARDURA SAM Suite, that symphony is real savings, minimized risk and a strategic advantage for your organization.
Who is theARDURASAM Suite for?
If your company has more than 250 employees, you probably face challenges that ARDURA SAM Suite solves every day. In organizations of this size, license costs often get out of control – different departments buy similar solutions, old licenses are renewed out of momentum, and no one has the full picture.
ARDURA SAM Suite is particularly valuable for companies with extensive IT infrastructures, where the number of applications and complexity of the environment exceeds the ability to manage in Excel sheets. If your organization is undergoing a digital transformation, consolidating branch offices or considering a migration to the cloud – our solution will turn these challenges into optimization opportunities. For companies with distributed locations, we offer central control of licenses across all branches, eliminating duplication and enabling efficient reallocation of resources.
The financial sector faces unique challenges – stringent compliance requirements, regular external audits, the need to maintain the highest security standards. ARDURA SAM Suite not only meets these requirements, but transforms them into a competitive advantage. Banks using our solution reduce licensing costs by an average of 25%, while increasing regulatory compliance.
Retail and logistics are industries with a large number of distributed locations – stores, warehouses, distribution centers. ARDURA SAM Suite provides centralized visibility and control, eliminating the problem of uncontrolled branch purchasing and enabling software standardization across the network.
The public sector requires particular transparency in spending and compliance with procedures. Our solution not only ensures full auditability of all purchasing decisions, but also helps optimize public spending, which is particularly important in an era of increasing pressure on public sector efficiency.
Telecommunications is an industry of gigantic scale and infrastructure complexity. Telecom operators using ARDURA SAM Suite gain control over thousands of licenses, from billing systems to network platforms, reducing costs and minimizing the risk of downtime due to license shortages.
Manufacturing companies often manage hundreds of specialized applications – from CAD/CAM systems to production control software. Our solution perfectly handles the complexity of industrial environments, optimizing costly engineering licenses and ensuring they are available where they are needed most.
If you are a CTO or IT Director, ARDURA SAM Suite will give you strategic control over software resources. You’ll see the true costs of IT, identify areas of optimization and gain arguments with management. Our executive dashboards provide exactly the information you need to make strategic decisions.
As a Project Manager, you’ll appreciate the ability to quickly check license availability for your team. No more waiting weeks to allocate the software you need – in ARDURA SAM Suite, you can see available resources in real time and allocate them according to project needs.
Finance teams are finally gaining full transparency of IT costs. No longer do you have to guess why your software budget has been exceeded – the system shows you exactly where and why the extra costs were incurred, and more importantly, how to avoid them in the future.
Compliance Officers can rest easy. ARDURA SAM Suite automatically monitors licensing compliance and alerts you to potential problems long before they become real threats. Ready documentation for audits is now standard.
IT administrators are finally stop being “Excel gatekeepers.” Instead of manually updating license sheets, they can focus on what really matters – infrastructure development and user support. The system automates tedious tasks and provides up-to-date information at their fingertips.
Why implement ARDURA SAM Suite?
We are not newcomers to the world of SAM. For more than 10 years we have specialized exclusively in software asset management, which makes us true experts in this field. This is not one of the many products in our portfolio – it is our passion and core business. We have conducted hundreds of successful implementations, from medium-sized companies to multinational corporations, in every conceivable industry.
Our consultants are not just certified theoreticians – they are practitioners who have been through every conceivable audit scenario, know every licensing model of major vendors, and know how to turn complex contracts into real savings. We work directly with Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and other giants, which gives us unique insight into their licensing strategies and future plans. This knowledge is invaluable when negotiating contracts and preparing for audits.
ARDURA SAM Suite is not just another inventory tool. It’s a complete ecosystem that covers every aspect of license management – from discovery to optimization, from compliance to strategic planning. You don’t have to buy several different solutions and worry about integrating them – we deliver everything in one cohesive package.
What’s more, our approach combines technology with expertise. We don’t leave you alone with the tool – we support you at every stage, from initial analysis to implementation to long-term optimization. We offer knowledge transfer, training, audit support – everything you need to make SAM your competitive advantage. It’s a partnership, not just a product sale.
ROI with ARDURA SAM Suite is not a promise – it’s a guarantee backed by hundreds of cases. On average, our customers achieve ROI within 6-12 months, and some after just 3 months. How is this possible? It’s simple – the system immediately identifies the “low-hanging fruit” – unused licenses to cancel, oversized contracts to renegotiate, redundant applications to eliminate.
One of our customers recovered the cost of the entire deployment in just the first month by canceling unused Oracle licenses. Another saved $2 million a year by optimizing Microsoft licenses in a virtual environment. These are not exceptions – they are the norm. And this is just the beginning – the long-term savings from better license management accumulate year after year, creating significant value for your business.
ARDURA SAM Suite uses cutting-edge technology – artificial intelligence to predict trends, machine learning to detect anomalies, automation to eliminate routine tasks. But technology for us is a means, not an end. Each innovation is implemented with a specific business value in mind.
Our AI algorithms don’t just analyze historical data – they predict future needs, identify risks before they materialize, and suggest optimizations that a human wouldn’t notice. The system is constantly learning and adapting to your environment, becoming more and more efficient. It’s a solution that grows with your organization, always one step ahead of the challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. how long does it take to implement ARDURA SAM Suite?
Standard implementation takes 3-4 months from contract signing to full operationalization. Time may vary depending on the complexity of the environment and the scope of the project.
2. does the solution require agents to be installed on all devices?
Not always. ARDURA SAM Suite can operate in agent-based or agentless mode, depending on your capabilities and preferences. We also offer hybrid solutions.
3. How soon can you see the first savings?
We identify the first savings (quick wins) as early as the analysis phase, i.e. 6-8 weeks from the start of the project. The full savings potential is realized within 6-12 months.
4. does ARDURA SAM Suite integrate with our systems?
Yes, the solution has an extensive API and ready integrations with popular ERP, ITSM and purchasing systems. We can also create dedicated integrations.
5 What does post-implementation support look like?
We offer various support models: from basic SLA to a comprehensive “SAM as a Service” model with a dedicated consultant. The choice depends on the needs and maturity of SAM in the organization.
6. do we need a dedicated team to support the solution?
ARDURA SAM Suite is designed to minimize workload. Depending on the size of your organization, you only need 0.5-2 FTEs for ongoing maintenance. We also offer full outsourcing of SAM functions.
7. what software is under management?
ARDURA SAM Suite manages all types of software: desktop applications, server applications, databases, developer tools and SaaS solutions. The library of recognized applications includes more than 300,000 titles.
8. is the solution compliant with RODO?
Yes, ARDURA SAM Suite is fully compliant with the requirements of RODO. All data is processed in accordance with current regulations, and the customer retains full control over their data.
9. what is the cost of implementation and maintenance?
The cost depends on the size of the environment and the selected cooperation model. We offer flexible pricing models: a one-time implementation fee, a monthly subscription or a savings-based model (success fee).
10. can we test the solution first?
Yes, we offer pilots and proof of concept to learn the capabilities of ARDURA SAM Suite in your environment. The pilot typically lasts 4-6 weeks and covers key functionalities.
Start your SAM transformation today
ARDURA SAM Suite is more than a tool – it’s a comprehensive transformation of the way software assets are managed. Transform licensing chaos into a structured environment that generates savings and supports business growth.
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