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9 Signs Your Business Needs Better License Management

Most organisations only notice their licence-management problem after a painful event. These nine signs let you catch it earlier.

The nine signs

  • 1. You discover renewals only after invoices arrive
  • 2. Nobody owns the master list of software contracts
  • 3. Users install software without IT approval
  • 4. Finance sees subscription charges they can't attribute
  • 5. A publisher has requested an audit in the last 24 months
  • 6. Multiple resellers invoice you for the same vendor
  • 7. You pay for seats belonging to ex-employees
  • 8. There is no single source of truth for entitlements
  • 9. Renewals are negotiated under deadline pressure every time

Frequently asked questions

How many signs is too many?
Three or more usually means it's time to bring in structured license management.
Where do most teams start?
A full reconciliation, then a single renewal calendar with named ownership.

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