CDW Limited

CDW Snow Software SAM Solution

The Snow Software SAM Solution is a Cloud based Software Asset Management platform enabling organisations to manage and track software usage and compliance. Customised reporting and an easy to use interface allows stakeholders across the organisation to access information specific to them - whether its financial, IT or security related.

Features

• Software and Hardware Inventory
• Software Compliance Management
• Software Usage Reporting
• Customised Reporting
• Datacentre Management
• Customisable view of data to suit individual's role in business
• Easily respond to software vendor audit requests
• Reharvest unutilised software products
• Contract Management

Benefits

• Provides ease of visibility of entire IT estate
• Helps reduce unnecessary expenditure
• Consolidates contracts into one centralised depository
• Helps reduce unnecessary software application deployments
• Ensures software comploiance reducing the threat of vendor audit
• Provides all the information required for software agreement true ups

£0.97 a device a month

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODS

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at tenders@uk.cdw.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 13

Service ID

566128906510305

Contact

Andy Wood
0161 837 7744
tenders@uk.cdw.com

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: Yes, but can also be used as a standalone service
• What software services is the service an extension to: TBA
• Cloud deployment model: Public cloud
• Service constraints: Data can only be sent over port 443 & 8080
• System requirements:
  • Proxy Details Required
  • Firewall Access
  • Open Port 443 & 8080
  • AV Restrictions Enabled

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Telephone, Email & Onsite Support are provided by CDW as required.
• Support available to third parties: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: Full onboarding services are available including Training and the creation of software compliance positions for relevant vendors
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats:
  • HTML
  • PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: Data can be exported in CSV format. Alternatively, a full SQL data extraction can be provided.
• End-of-contract process: The data is supplied to the customer in the requested format and the database is then deleted. All user credentials and logins are disabled.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
• Application to install: Yes
• Compatible operating systems:
  • Android
  • IOS
  • Linux or Unix
  • MacOS
  • Windows
  • Windows Phone
  • Other
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: Based on MBM Solution
• Service interface: No
• User support accessibility: None or don’t know
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: API's enable Snow to integrate with 3rd Party Solutions such as SCCM, ServiceNow etc. This enables the import of data from one of these solutions to another.
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats: HTML
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: N/a

Scaling

• Independence of resources: Technical separation in data centre

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: User login freqency
• Reporting types: Reports on request

Resellers

• Supplier type: Reseller providing extra support
• Organisation whose services are being resold: Snow

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations: United Kingdom
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 3.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: Another external penetration testing organisation
• Protecting data at rest:
  • Physical access control, complying with another standard
  • Encryption of all physical media
• Data sanitisation process: No
• Equipment disposal approach: Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v.30, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Data can be exported in CSV format. Alternatively, a full SQL data extraction can be provided.
• Data export formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data export formats: XLS
• Data import formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data import formats: XLS

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks: Private network or public sector network
• Data protection within supplier network: IPsec or TLS VPN gateway

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: 99.9 to 99.99 dependent on SLA
• Approach to resilience: Available on request
• Outage reporting: Public dashboard & email alerts

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: •2-factor authentication; •Dedicated link (for example VPN); •Username or password
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users receive audit information on a regular basis
• How long user audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users receive audit information on a regular basis
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• How long system logs are stored for: At least 12 months

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 1 August 2017
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: The scope of this approval is applicable to:; The provision of IT services and solutions, including infrastructure and cloud services, professional services, managed services, software and supply chain services in accordance with Statement of Applicability v8.
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: Yes
• Who accredited the PCI DSS certification: Security Metrics
• PCI DSS accreditation date: 14 Jul 2016
• What the PCI DSS doesn’t cover: N/a
• Cyber essentials: No
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: ISO/IEC 27001
• Information security policies and processes: ISO/IEC 27001 Supplier-defined controls

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: ITIL processes used
• Vulnerability management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Vulnerability management approach: Third party threat analytic software
• Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
• Protective monitoring approach: Third party analytic software
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: 24x7 ITIL Servicedesk

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Conforms to a recognised standard, but self-assessed

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Social Value

• Fighting climate change:

  Fighting climate change

  CDW is committed to fighting climate change and protecting the environment. CDW has made a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040, 10 years earlier than mandated by the UK government. To achieve this, CDW has implemented (and continues to implement) initiatives to reduce our emissions and carbon footprint, all of which are underpinned by CDW’s ISO14001 certified Environmental Management System (EMS) and our beGreen program.; ; CDW’s distribution centre and our flagship offices hold ISO 14001 environmental management certifications, with our UK distribution centre also holding REGO energy certifications. In parallel with our EMS and beGreen program, CDW has invested in and implemented a range of initiatives to help tackle our contribution towards climate change across our operational activities. These initiatives include (but are not limited to):; ; -Solar panel usage. As a result, in 2021, we were able to achieve 100% renewable energy sourcing for CDW-owned buildings.; -Energy-efficient lighting solutions, including indoor and outdoor LED lighting.; -Motion sensor lighting and conveyor systems that turn off in response to inactivity.; -Water consumption solutions, including rainwater harvesting efforts.; -“Smart” HVAC systems that adjust according to business hours and seasonal temperatures.; -A ‘Pin to Print’ program enabling enhanced print queue management to reduce wasted print jobs; -A goal to achieve 100% renewable energy sourcing for electricity by 2027. In 2021, 98% of electricity consumed in the UK was from renewable sources.; ; Additionally, at our distribution centres, we have recycled:; ; -2,966 tons of packaging material; -9,794 tons of cardboard; -636 tons of paper; -Thousands of wood and plastic pallets; ; Furthermore, at a coworker level, CDW has established a ‘WE GET Our Environment’ Business Resource Group and an Environment Committee with the purpose of increasing awareness of the environmental and social strategy, and to empower coworkers to get involved in environmental initiatives.
• Equal opportunity:

  Equal opportunity

  CDW is committed to creating a working environment for coworkers dedicated to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities, as detailed in our CDW Way Code, which teaches all CDW coworkers to:; ; -Always do their best to make everyone at CDW feel welcome; -Treat other coworkers with respect and dignity; -Maintain an inclusive workplace in which all coworkers can demonstrate their full potential; -Respect the unique attributes and perspectives of every coworker; ; CDW provides equal treatment and opportunity without regard to:; ; -Race; -Skin colour; -Religion; -National origin; -Gender; -Sexual orientation; -Gender identity; -Disability; -Age; ; Our commitment to equality is underpinned by six Business Resource Groups (BRGs). BRGs ensure all coworkers have a voice, build awareness, and provide support to similar groups in their communities. The BRGs include:; ; -Armed Forces Network; -Black Coworker Network; -Disability Support Network; -PRIDE+; -United Support Network; -Women’s International Network; ; CDW coworkers are empowered to reach their highest potential, and we are focused on providing them with a wide variety of tools and development opportunities to help them achieve their career aspirations at CDW, regardless of origin, background or situation. Within our learning culture, all coworkers are surrounded by comprehensive resources and support, ongoing education and skills training, and robust advancement opportunities. We offer a variety of programs to help current and future leaders build diverse teams and to help diverse coworkers develop their leadership skills so they can continue to advance in the organisation.; ; Our commitment to equal opportunities and diversity is demonstrable across our organisation. As an example, CDW’s CEO and President, Chris Leahy, is female and CDW’s Executive Committee consists of 50% female and 50% male coworkers, with 42% coming from multi ethnic backgrounds.; ; CDW is also committed to reducing the gender pay gap and produces an annual gender pay gap report - https://www.uk.cdw.com/site-tools/pay-gap-report/.
• Wellbeing:

  Wellbeing

  CDW is committed to providing coworkers and their families with the knowledge necessary to make the best health and wellness choices for themselves and their families. ; ; Our approach to wellness is designed to help coworkers be safe, healthy and successful. We understand that managing work and personal life is a balancing act of shifting priorities and so we offer a variety of benefits that supports a coworker’s physical, financial, emotional and social ; wellbeing, including access to telemedicine, a suite of family benefits and a variety of wellness incentives and programs.; ; CDW provides coworkers with an Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential, individualised coaching to help coworkers achieve personal or professional goals. It also features enhancements for crisis care, 24/7 phone support and an emergency referral system.; ; Ongoing coworker engagement is fostered through regular communications events, including: ; ; -Monthly wellness e-newsletters promoting benefits available to coworkers; -Workshops and activities focused on timely topics; -Various campaigns to raise awareness for meaningful topics throughout the year, including mental health, emotional wellbeing and heart-mind gratitude; ; As a further example of our commitment, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Coworker Services team implemented “coworker calls” - informal, but regular check-ins to ensure all coworkers are caring for their mental health and receiving the support they need.; ; CDW also established ‘The CDW Community’, an initiative set up to provide coworkers with activities that they could participate in to keep them physically and mentally active, and to give them a platform for social engagement with other coworkers during a time where many were feeling isolated.; ; Following its success during COVID, the CDW Community initiative has remained operational as we exit the pandemic, continuing to provide CDW coworkers with activities and resources centric to physical and mental wellbeing, as well as sessions to support a healthy family life.

Pricing

• Price: £0.97 a device a month
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODS

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at tenders@uk.cdw.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.