Two thirds of firms not ready for software audit
New research has revealed that nearly two-thirds of IT executives and managers have admitted that they do not have adequate systems in place to ensure software compliance. Over half of the 350 respondents said they had to track software assets manually, which left them way behind on license management and 60 percent admitted to having unlicensed software on the network.
The figures confirm a common perception that managing software assets is a complex and manual task - but in reality solutions do exist which can dramatically reduce the workload associated with getting a grip on software licensing. A new breed of solutions, such as Centennial’s SAM Essentials are designed to complement automated license management tools with effective guidance on how to adopt software management best practices and how to gain buy-in and support from the wider organization.
