SoftwareOne (SIX: SWON) 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, based on Gartner's evaluation of vendors' Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision, highlights SoftwareOne's sustained performance in helping organizations manage increasingly complex software, cloud, and AI investments.
Software asset management (SAM) provides organizations with visibility and control over their on-premises IT, cloud, and SaaS estates. SoftwareOne assists customers in simplifying these portfolios, improving financial control, and managing licensing and audit risks, allowing them to redirect resources toward business priorities and innovation. The company believes this latest recognition reflects its commitment to delivering 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 providers on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Leaders are defined as vendors that execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow. SoftwareOne views its placement as a reflection of the consistency of its SAM managed services and the work of its delivery teams. For those interested in the evaluation criteria, Learn more about the Magic Quadrant.
SoftwareOne’s ITAM and FinOps portfolio combines 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 their technology usage and costs. With global delivery at scale, the company supports organizations in optimizing and simplifying AI, cloud, and software investments across hybrid environments. AI-enabled automation powers licensing intelligence, compliance, and cost control, enabling clients to reduce spend and make confident reinvestment decisions.
Anglepoint, an independent company majority-owned by SoftwareOne, was also positioned as a Leader in the same Magic Quadrant. The dual recognition may signal to enterprises that the SoftwareOne ecosystem offers depth and choice when selecting a SAM managed services partner. As licensing models evolve and AI adoption grows, the ability to manage software assets effectively becomes more critical for controlling costs and mitigating risk. SoftwareOne’s continued recognition could reassure current and prospective clients of its stability and expertise in a crowded market.
For more information about SoftwareOne’s services, visit www.softwareone.com. The full announcement is available via Media release (PDF).
