SoftwareOne (SIX: SWON), a global software and cloud solutions provider, has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services for the seventh consecutive year, the company announced. SoftwareOne believes the recognition reflects its commitment to helping clients achieve measurable value from their cloud, software and AI investments as licensing models continue to shift.
Software asset management gives organizations visibility and control over their on-premises IT, cloud and SaaS estates. SoftwareOne helps customers simplify these portfolios, improving financial control and managing licensing and audit risks so they can direct resources toward business priorities and innovation. The designation matters to enterprises because SAM has become a critical discipline as licensing complexity rises.
"Seven consecutive years as a Leader matters to us because we believe that consistency is what our customers actually buy. The technology landscape continues to grow more complex as organizations navigate an ever-expanding mix of software licensing, cloud consumption, and AI-driven business models," said Raphael Erb, CEO of SoftwareOne. "Our customers need a partner whose judgement holds up through all of it. We see this recognition as validation of the expertise, commitment, and customer focus that our teams bring to every engagement, every day."
The Gartner Magic Quadrant evaluates vendors based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow. SoftwareOne views its recognition as a reflection of the consistency of its SAM managed services and the work of its delivery teams. Readers can Learn more about the Magic Quadrant.
SoftwareOne's ITAM and FinOps portfolio brings together software asset management, FinOps and AI optimization, SaaS management, IT sustainability advisory and vendor management. These services help clients cut waste, manage audit risks and enter publisher negotiations with a clear picture of what technology they use and what it costs. With global delivery at scale, SoftwareOne helps organizations optimize and simplify AI, cloud and software investments across hybrid environments. AI-enabled automation powers licensing intelligence, compliance and cost control so clients can reduce spend and make confident decisions about where to reinvest.
Positioned alongside SoftwareOne in the Magic Quadrant as a Leader is Anglepoint, an independent company that is majority-owned by SoftwareOne. The dual recognition could give organizations a broader set of options when selecting SAM partners.
The implications extend beyond a single vendor's accolade. As licensing models shift toward consumption-based cloud and AI-driven business models, organizations face growing audit and cost-control pressure. Vendors recognized for consistent execution may become more attractive to enterprises seeking stability in a fragmented market. SoftwareOne, headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker SWON, operates in about 70 countries with more than 12,000 professionals. More information is available at www.softwareone.com, and the full announcement can be viewed through www.newmediawire.com.
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