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Why is software license management important?
Software license management is vital to ensure the efficient functioning of your organization’s licenses and infrastructure. It encompasses the processes and tools required to track, control, and manage software licenses, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements and optimizing software usage. Working in partnership with an overall software asset management (SAM) strategy, a software license management database enables you to track, evaluate, and optimise how your software is being handled.
Centralized visibility and control over license usage
Software license management centralizes tracking and managing licenses, versions, and installations, offering a comprehensive view of all software assets
Cost optimization through accurate license allocation
SAM tools optimize spending by identifying unused or underutilized software licenses
Reduction in unauthorized software usage
These tools simplify SAM processes, facilitating software management from procurement to retirement
Enhanced productivity and efficiency
Software license management automates inventory, continuously scanning the network to catalog software assets, reducing manual effort and ensuring accuracy.
Mitigation of compliance risks
These tools reduce security vulnerabilities by keeping software updated and patched
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Choosing a software license management database solution that works best for your organization is essential. Our specialists help you assess your specific needs, evaluate available options, and consider factors such as scalability, vendor support, and ease of integration to tailor your software licensing solutions to fit your needs.
Our License Manager solution has several features that align with software license management best practises and the needs of your organization:
Software license management systems have the ability to track and monitor the usage of software licenses, providing real-time insights into how licenses are being utilized across the organization.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoOur solution includes a centralized license management database where all software licenses are stored and managed, making it easier to keep track of license information and ensuring that it is readily accessible to authorized personnel.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoThe data center typically represents the most substantial investment within an organization’s software estate, carrying both significant compliance risks and potential savings. License Manager empowers organizations to accurately license their data center and optimize their license entitlements while ensuring compliance.
Our IT asset management software offers a clear and intuitive visualization of guest host clusters and data center relationships, including the effects of any mobility granted and a comprehensive understanding of affinity and anti-affinity rules.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoOur software license management systems automate the process of checking license compliance by comparing actual software usage against the terms and conditions specified in the licensing agreements. This helps to ensure that your organization remains compliant and avoids any legal or financial risks associated with non-compliance.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoThese systems offer reporting and analytics functionalities that allow organizations to generate detailed reports on license usage, compliance status, and optimization opportunities. This data can help organizations make informed decisions about their software license investments and usage.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoSoftware license management systems can integrate with existing IT asset management systems, allowing organizations to manage software licenses alongside other IT assets such as hardware and infrastructure. This integration streamlines processes and provides a holistic view of your organization’s IT environment.
Restore confidence in your organization’s licensing accuracy and mitigate the risk of non-compliance during vendor software audits.
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As part of our License Dashboard SAM Essentials service, we offer comprehensive training and support to a designated SAM owner within your organization.
Our program includes a structured three-year development plan, which is evaluated quarterly by your dedicated License Dashboard SAM consultant. Your SAM owner gains access to both the online License Dashboard Training Academy and industry-recognized licensing training provided by LISA, enabling them to acquire valuable qualifications in the field.
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How much could you save?
Our easy-to-use SAM Savings Calculator gives you an estimate of how much your organization will save on software costs by implementing an effective SAM solution.
“Interfacing License Dashboard License Manager with our existing inventory tools, meant that we were able to access information quickly with limited disruption to the business.”
Andrew Robinson
Software Asset Manager, EDF
FAQs
Software license management (SLM) is the process of ensuring that your organization has the right number and type of licenses for the software applications you use. SLM helps you avoid over-licensing, which means paying for more licenses than you need, or under-licensing, which means exposing yourself to compliance risks and potential fines.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoSoftware license management can help you optimize your software spend, reduce compliance risks, improve IT governance, and support digital transformation. By having a clear view of your software assets and entitlements, you can make informed decisions about your software investments, negotiate better contracts, and streamline your IT operations.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoSoftware license management involves four main steps: discovery, inventory, reconciliation, and optimization.
- Discovery is the process of identifying all the software applications installed or used across your network.
- Inventory is the process of collecting and storing data about your software assets, such as version, location, usage, and dependencies.
- Reconciliation is the process of comparing your software inventory with your license entitlements, which are the rights and obligations you have acquired from your software vendors.
- Optimization is the process of adjusting your software deployment and consumption to match your license entitlements and business needs.
Software license management can be challenging due to various factors, such as:
Complexity: Software licenses can have different types, models, metrics, and rules, which can vary by vendor, product, edition, and contract. Keeping track of all these variables can be difficult and time-consuming.
Change: Software environments are constantly changing due to factors such as updates, upgrades, migrations, retirements, and new deployments. These changes can affect your software inventory and license entitlements, requiring frequent monitoring and adjustment.
Data quality: Software license management relies on accurate and complete data about your software assets and entitlements. However, data quality can be compromised by issues such as incomplete discovery, inconsistent naming, duplicate records, and human errors.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoLicense Dashboard is a leading provider of software license management solutions and services. We offer a range of products and services that can help you with every aspect of software license management, such as:
License Manager: A comprehensive software license management tool that helps you discover, inventory, reconcile, and optimize your software assets and entitlements across your network. License Manager supports over 10,000 software vendors and products, and integrates with various data sources, such as discovery tools, procurement systems, and contract repositories.
SAM Essentials: A managed service that helps you get started with software license management quickly and easily. SAM Essentials provides you with access to License Dashboard Portal (a cloud-based platform that enables you to manage your software licenses from anywhere, anytime, and on any device) and License Manager, as well as expert guidance and support from our SAM consultants.
Get in touch today to find out more and book a free demoNo, SAM is beneficial for organizations of all sizes. While larger enterprises may have more complex software environments and compliance requirements, smaller organizations can also benefit from SAM by optimizing their software spending, ensuring compliance, and improving security.
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