How to prevent new software licensing risks from being created

in the software lifecycle, ending the license non-compliance problem permanently.

Software Asset Management is defined by the software lifecycle. Licensing risks are not created when they are discovered, they are created during the first part of the cycle, when software is selected, purchased and installed. To stop risk permanently, we need adequate governance over this side of the software lifecycle.

For datacenter, SaaS and cloud software, the complexity and risk is extremely high, as such the level of governance needed needs to be equally high.

Attached is a view of some of the governance we use in our risk management platform to prevent risks and optimize spend.

The governance ensures that software is right for the organisation, spare licenses are used as a priority, the design is right sized, new purchases are done correctly with reviewed T&Cs, installs are done within restrictions and SAM tools are used effectively.

Most importantly, it stops risk being deployed.

Our platform makes this governance simple to follow and enforce. If your goal is to save money and stop licensing risks, speak to us to find out how we, or one of our partners can help you achieve your goals - Chris