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. The recognition, detailed in a release, arrives as organizations face mounting complexity in managing software, cloud and AI investments.
Software asset management (SAM) provides visibility and control over on-premises IT, cloud and SaaS estates. SoftwareOne helps clients simplify these portfolios, improve financial control and manage licensing and audit risks, freeing resources for business priorities and innovation. The company believes the Leader placement reflects its commitment to helping clients achieve measurable value as licensing models continue to shift.
“Seven consecutive years as a Leader matters to us because we believe that consistency is what our customers actually buy,” said Raphael Erb, CEO of SoftwareOne. “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. 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 on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow. SoftwareOne views the recognition as a reflection of the consistency of its SAM managed services and the work of its delivery teams. Those interested can Learn more about the Magic Quadrant.
The announcement matters because SAM has moved from a back-office cost-control function to a strategic imperative. As enterprises adopt hybrid cloud environments and AI-driven business models, licensing complexity has surged, raising the risk of overspending and compliance failures. 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 technology use and costs. AI-enabled automation powers licensing intelligence, compliance and cost control, enabling clients to reduce spend and make confident reinvestment decisions.
SoftwareOne, headquartered in Switzerland, operates in about 70 countries with more than 12,000 professionals and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker SWON. Positioned alongside SoftwareOne as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant is Anglepoint, an independent company majority-owned by SoftwareOne. For more information, visit www.softwareone.com.
