SoftwareOne and Crayon Recognized as Leaders in Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services
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Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 2:27 pm ET1min read
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As the largest ITAM consultancy in the world, a combined SoftwareOne and Crayon helps clients optimize and simplify their existing on-premises IT, cloud, and SaaS assets. By creating efficiencies and streamlining costs, businesses are able to innovate to create a competitive edge without requiring additional budget [1].
The comprehensive IT portfolio management and global delivery that SoftwareOne and Crayon offer drives significant cost savings and ROI. This, combined with built-in AI automation, supports compliance and proactive licensing intelligence, improving financial control and driving smarter decisions across hybrid environments [1].
Being positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant signifies strong performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The recognition comes as the two companies continue to integrate their global capabilities, following their combination in July that brought together around 13,000 professionals in about 70 countries [1].
Melissa Mulholland, Co-CEO of SoftwareOne, stated, "To us, being recognized as a Leader again reflects our commitment to helping clients optimize their software investments and drive measurable business outcomes, which has been the backbone of our business model since the beginning. Both companies have set new standards in globally scalable, locally relevant SAM aligned to business impact" [1].
Raphael Erb, Co-CEO of SoftwareOne, added, "We believe that this recognition underscores the strength of our combined expertise in delivering future-ready Software Asset Management Services. By offering a comprehensive IT portfolio management solution, we empower our clients to govern, innovate, and grow with confidence. This holistic approach is unmatched in the market and a cornerstone of the success our clients achieve" [1].
SoftwareOne and Crayon, two global software and cloud solutions leaders, have been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services for the sixth time. The recognition underscores their commitment to delivering measurable value and innovation to clients worldwide. As the largest ITAM consultancy in the world, they help clients optimize and simplify their IT assets, driving significant cost savings and ROI through built-in AI automation, compliance, and proactive licensing intelligence.
SoftwareOne and Crayon, two global leaders in software and cloud solutions, have been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services for the sixth time. This recognition underscores their commitment to delivering measurable value and innovation to clients worldwide [1].As the largest ITAM consultancy in the world, a combined SoftwareOne and Crayon helps clients optimize and simplify their existing on-premises IT, cloud, and SaaS assets. By creating efficiencies and streamlining costs, businesses are able to innovate to create a competitive edge without requiring additional budget [1].
The comprehensive IT portfolio management and global delivery that SoftwareOne and Crayon offer drives significant cost savings and ROI. This, combined with built-in AI automation, supports compliance and proactive licensing intelligence, improving financial control and driving smarter decisions across hybrid environments [1].
Being positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant signifies strong performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The recognition comes as the two companies continue to integrate their global capabilities, following their combination in July that brought together around 13,000 professionals in about 70 countries [1].
Melissa Mulholland, Co-CEO of SoftwareOne, stated, "To us, being recognized as a Leader again reflects our commitment to helping clients optimize their software investments and drive measurable business outcomes, which has been the backbone of our business model since the beginning. Both companies have set new standards in globally scalable, locally relevant SAM aligned to business impact" [1].
Raphael Erb, Co-CEO of SoftwareOne, added, "We believe that this recognition underscores the strength of our combined expertise in delivering future-ready Software Asset Management Services. By offering a comprehensive IT portfolio management solution, we empower our clients to govern, innovate, and grow with confidence. This holistic approach is unmatched in the market and a cornerstone of the success our clients achieve" [1].

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