You can use software asset management (SAM) to track and optimize your software inventory and entitlements, mitigate risks with software audits, and improve operational efficiency. But to realize these benefits, you’ll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors that vary by size, type of offering, geography, and use case differentiation. Software asset managers should use this report to understand the value they can expect from a SAM vendor, learn how vendors differ, and investigate options based on size and market focus.