Practical guides on software licensing, procurement, and asset management. Written by the US-Lab team based on 29 years of hands-on experience.
Software License Compliance: How to Prepare for a Vendor Audit
Oracle, IBM, SAP, and other major publishers run license audits. When they come, the gap between what you own and what you run can cost millions. Here is what triggers audits and how to reduce your exposure.
Read article →Invoice Consolidation in Software Procurement: Why It Matters on Large Projects
When a project involves software from multiple vendors, invoice consolidation can reduce procurement overhead, simplify budget tracking, and open the door to better pricing. Here is how it works and when outsourcing this function makes sense.
Read article →Software Asset Management: A Beginner's Guide
Software asset management (SAM) is the practice of tracking what software you own, what you're using, and whether the two match. Here's what it involves and where to start.
Read article →How to Choose a Software Licensing Model
Per seat, per device, concurrent, named user, site license - each model works well in some scenarios and poorly in others. Here is a practical framework for matching the model to how your organization actually uses software.
Read article →Perpetual License vs Subscription: What's Right for Your Business
Perpetual and subscription licenses look similar on the surface but carry very different cost structures and risks. Here is how to think through the decision before you sign.
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