SAM enables companies to efficiently analyse which of their applications are on the latest patch level and which are vulnerable to attack. SAM can reduce software expenditure by 30%, according to Gartner, and, its a little known fact that it can also help minimise security risks. Despite the high profile ransomware attacks unleashed by WannaCry and Petya, fewer than 25% of organisations apply the latest security software patches within the first 24 hours of their release. SAM tools can help companies identify redundant or outdated software to ensure that only the necessary and required software remains installed.”]