Software Asset Valuation
Given that a large proportion of organisations do not know how much software they own, or how much they spend on it, it is not surprising that many struggle to communicate clearly the business value of core software assets to their Board. In taking steps to identify and quantify your software you create a sound basis for your future investment decisions.
Are you ... ... Faced with the prospect of replacing an existing software portfolio?
... Able to put an objective value on your software portfolio?
... Entering into new outsourcing negotiations or renewing an existing contract? ... Sure you are paying 'the right price' for your new software?
Pan Metron uses established methods and tools to create an independent and credible baseline valuation of your applications portfolio. We create a software assets catalogue that forms part of your organisation's intellectual capital. To keep your catalogue up-to-date we offer advice on how best to maintain the baseline into the future, taking into account multiple projects and multiple release phases.
The functionality of a planned replacement system can be mapped against that of an existing system and a quantitative assessment of the differences can be made. Comparisons with industry-derived figures are particularly useful if the re-development is for a new software or hardware platform not previously experienced by your organisation, or if you do not have valid data of your own. 'Customised Off-The-Shelf' (COTS) solutions can be compared with bespoke builds.
Pan Metron can objectively profile and size an entire software portfolio and provide early, accurate information for major re-development decisions
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