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Pre-Release notification on SAM Core - Snow Atlas: Support for importing Excel files (xlsx)

Release information: You can now import asset data using Excel (.xlsx) files in addition to CSV when importing changes to your assets in SAM Core. This removes the need to convert spreadsheets before importing, letting you work with the file format you already use.

What problem are we solving? SAM Core previously only accepted CSV files for asset imports. Customers who maintained business processes built around Excel spreadsheets had to convert their files before every import - a manual step that added friction and increased the risk of errors. Excel import was supported in the previous version of the product, making this a regression for customers who migrated to Snow Atlas.

Summary Info

• Release Domain: SAM on Atlas - Asset Imports
• Release Tier: Minor Release
• Release Availability: GA
• Release Date: 8 June 2026

Before Scenario

• Asset imports only accepted CSV file format.
• Customers with Excel-based business processes had to manually convert files to CSV before importing.
• Workflows that previously worked with xlsx imports in the legacy product required rework after migrating to Snow Atlas.

Negative Consequences

• Additional manual steps required for every import cycle for customers using Excel.
• Increased risk of data errors introduced during file conversion.
• Business processes built on Excel imports had to be changed following migration to Snow Atlas.

After Scenario - Key Enhancements

• Excel Import Support: Asset imports now accept .xlsx files across all supported asset types, including Computers, Users, and Agreements.
• No change to existing CSV imports: All existing CSV-based import workflows continue to function as before.
• Updated UI: The import interface now clearly communicates that both CSV and Excel file formats are supported.

Positive Business Outcomes

• Reduced friction for SAM Managers who maintain import workflows using Excel.
• Eliminated need for manual file conversion prior to import, reducing processing time and error risk.
• Restored parity with legacy import behaviour, supporting a smoother transition to Snow Atlas for migrating customers.

Release notification on SAM Core - Snow Atlas: Add License entry point on Application detail pages

Release information:

You can now navigate to the Add License page directly from any Application detail page tab in SAM on Snow Atlas. When you navigate this way, the Application Name field is pre-populated automatically, making it faster to complete the license record.

What problem are we solving?

The release of the new Application detail pages in July 2025 removed the ability to create a license directly from the Application context. Users had to navigate away from the application they were working with, open the Add License page independently, and manually search for and select the application - adding unnecessary steps to a common workflow.

Summary Info

• Release Domain: SAM on Atlas - Applications
• Release Tier: Minor Release
• Release Availability: GA
• Release Date: 12 May 2026

Before Scenario

• Users could not initiate license creation from the Application detail page.
• Users had to navigate to the Add License page independently and search for the application manually.
• Application context was lost during the license creation workflow.

Negative Consequences

• Increased steps for a common day-to-day SAM workflow.
• Higher risk of data entry errors when manually selecting the application on the Add License page.
• Reduced efficiency for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts managing licensing at scale.

After Scenario - Key Enhancements

• Add License Entry Point: An Add License entry point is now available on all Application detail page tabs, keeping users in context throughout the workflow.
• Pre-populated Application Name: The Application Name field on the Add License page is automatically filled based on the application navigated from, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.
• Editable Pre-population: The pre-populated field remains editable, supporting scenarios such as versionless applications or licenses scoped across an application family.

Positive Business Outcomes

• Reduced friction for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts in high-frequency licensing workflows.
• Improved data entry accuracy through application context carried into the Add License page.
• Faster license creation with fewer steps from discovery to record completion.