The European market for managed service providers (MSPs) is seeing a new wave of enhanced software asset management (SAM) services thanks to Tech Data’s recent collaboration with Softline Solutions. This partnership aims to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of monthly consumption reporting and billing processes for MSPs. By leveraging the expertise of Softline Solutions in SAM and license management, the new offering provides a tailored solution that requires no upfront investment or device registration minimums, making it highly accessible for Tech Data customers.Denis Fouquet, Tech Data’s Vice President for Software and Cloud in Europe, remarked that the blend of Tech Data’s value proposition and Softline Solutions’ specialized knowledge meets the lean business model that MSPs require. The competitive nature of the MSP industry demands agility and operational efficiency, a point emphasized by Dennis Montanje of Softline Solutions. Their tailored services aim to meet these needs, ensuring that MSPs remain competitive in an ever-evolving market landscape.
A Strategic Move Towards Optimized Software Expenditures
The European market for managed service providers (MSPs) is experiencing a new era of advanced software asset management (SAM) services due to a recent collaboration between Tech Data and Softline Solutions. This partnership aims to greatly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of monthly consumption reporting and billing for MSPs. By harnessing Softline Solutions’ expertise in SAM and license management, the new service offers a customized solution without requiring any upfront investment or minimum device registration, thus making it highly accessible for Tech Data’s clientele.Denis Fouquet, Vice President for Software and Cloud at Tech Data in Europe, highlighted that combining Tech Data’s value proposition with Softline Solutions’ specialized SAM knowledge fulfills the lean, flexible business model that MSPs demand. The competitive MSP sector necessitates agility and operational efficiency, an aspect underscored by Dennis Montanje of Softline Solutions. Their bespoke services aim to meet these critical needs, ensuring MSPs can maintain competitiveness in an ever-changing market landscape. This collaborative effort serves to streamline processes and bolster the success of MSPs in a rapidly evolving industry.
