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What is Software Licence compliance?
Software licence compliance is the process of ensuring that an organisation’s use of software products and services are in accordance with the terms and conditions of their individual licences.
Due to the complexity of software licensing, the difficulty of keeping up with changing software versions, and the increasing cost of licences, Software Licence Compliance has become a major pain point for businesses.
Proactively manage licencing for your software estate
Complexity
Software vendors use many different types of licences, including perpetual licences, subscription-based licences, and usage-based licences. Additionally, software vendors sometimes require special agreements to be signed and may limit the number of users or the type of usage that is allowed, which can make it difficult for businesses to ensure they are compliant with their software licences.
Updates
Depending on the software and the provider updates tend to be released on a regular basis, which could range from weekly to bi-annually. Additionally, some providers may release patches or bug fixes more frequently than large updates, in order to tackle new security vulnerabilities and flaws.
Costs
Software license costs can increase due to a number of factors that include the number of users, the type of license, the complexity of the software, and the cost of developing and maintaining the software.
65% of organisations do not have formal policies for software licensing, putting them at risk of expensive penalties.
According to research by ITAM Channel
Proactively manage licencing for your software estate
Avoid unnecessary fines
Ensure that your organisation is in compliance with relevant software licensing laws and regulations. By staying compliant, organisations avoid costly penalties and financial losses.
Minimise risk of data breaches
Be confident that your organisation is only using properly licensed and secure software products. This reduces the chances of unauthorised access and potential misuse of confidential data.
Ensure regulatory compliance
Adhere to all relevant laws and regulations regarding software license usage. This makes sure that your organisation is operating within legal boundaries and avoiding any potential repercussions for non-compliance.
Related Software Services
Managed Licence Compliance
We take full responsibility for the management of your software licensing, reducing the risk of vendor fines for breaching licence entitlement, as well as providing stronger compliance and governance safeguards for your business.
Software Asset Management
We ensure your software assets are properly deployed, tracked, and maintained. This provides the critical information you need to collect, store, and analyse data to increase the cost-efficiency of your software estate.