Why should I complete my Return?

It has never been more important to view software as a critical business asset and manage it accordingly. Well-implemented Software Asset Management delivers significant cost savings while ensuring you receive the best possible service and support from your software suppliers.

An effective software audit is a key element of Software Asset Management. It tells you:

• Which software packages you have, where they are being used and by whom
  
• Whether there is software that is not being used or redundant
  
• What software packages - and in what volume - you'll need in the future
  
• Whether all the software you have is legally licensed

At once, it allows you to make sure you are maximising your software investment while minimising the legal and financial risks from the use of unlicensed software.

The BSA Software Audit Return is designed to help you identify all the software you have within your company, highlight the licensing status of your software and take any remedial action required. This year, the BSA will provide top-line advice - based on your answers - on how to proceed towards effective software management.

You will also receive a personalised Certificate of Recognition on return of your online form being received if the form is submitted by 31st July 2007. As a demonstration of a professional approach to software management, many companies now use the certificate as a useful reminder to conduct an annual audit of their software (erased portfolio) and as an endorsement of good business practice to staff, customers and suppliers.

Complete your online Software Audit Return now.