SoftwareOne has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services for the seventh consecutive year, a distinction the company says reflects its sustained ability to help clients extract measurable value from cloud, software, and AI investments as licensing models evolve. The recognition matters because SAM has become a critical discipline for organizations seeking visibility and control over sprawling on-premises, cloud, and SaaS estates, where unmanaged licensing can lead to wasted spend and audit exposure.
According to the announcement, SoftwareOne assists customers in simplifying these portfolios, improving financial control, and managing licensing and audit risks so that resources can be redirected toward business priorities and innovation. The company's ITAM and FinOps portfolio combines software asset management, FinOps and AI optimization, SaaS management, IT sustainability advisory, and vendor management. These services are designed to help clients cut waste, prepare for publisher negotiations, and make confident decisions about where to reinvest, supported by AI-enabled automation for licensing intelligence, compliance, and cost control.
Raphael Erb, CEO of SoftwareOne, framed the seventh consecutive Leader placement as evidence of consistency that customers value. "Seven consecutive years as a Leader matters to us because we believe that consistency is what our customers actually buy," Erb said. "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. Our customers need a partner whose judgement holds up through all of it."
The Gartner Magic Quadrant evaluates vendors on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision, and Leaders are those that 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. The company also noted that Anglepoint, an independent company majority-owned by SoftwareOne, was positioned alongside it as a Leader in the same Magic Quadrant. For clients navigating increasingly intricate licensing agreements and hybrid environments, the repeated validation of SoftwareOne's managed services may offer assurance that the provider has the scale and expertise to manage complex software estates.
SoftwareOne, headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Euronext Oslo Børs, operates in about 70 countries with more than 12,000 professionals. The company combines global scale with local expertise to help partners and customers optimize costs, source and procure, accelerate growth, and navigate complex IT environments. Its deep capabilities in cloud, software, and data and AI are aimed at helping organizations modernize, innovate, and unlock the full value of their technology investments. For those interested in the full evaluation, Learn more about the Magic Quadrant. More information about SoftwareOne is available at www.softwareone.com, and the full announcement can be found on www.newmediawire.com.
