The Hidden Danger of Forgotten Subscriptions: A Real-World Case

Security Incident

In the fast-paced world of digital business, managing subscriptions and domains often falls into the “I’ll handle it later” category—until it’s too late. A recent experience with one of my customers illustrates just how risky that mindset can be, especially when it involves domains and services that are no longer in daily use but still linked to critical systems.

Essentials of a User Access Review, Part 1

Essentials of Access Review

The purpose of an access review is to ensure the right people have the proper access level to your business apps. The benefits for doing access reviews regularly is to avoid security breaches as well as avoiding overspending in licenses. In this article we will go through the essentials of an Access Review.

SaaS Management as part of ITAM

IT Asset Management

IT Asset Management (ITAM) refers to the systematic management and optimization of IT resources within a company. This includes hardware (e.g., computers, servers, printers), software (licenses, applications), and digital assets (data, cloud services).
The main goal of ITAM is to efficiently manage the entire lifecycle of these assets – from procurement to usage and disposal.

SaaS vs. Purchased Software: Benefits, Challenges, and Savings Potential

Software license cost savings

Just a few years ago, it was common practice to purchase software as a one-time investment. Especially for expensive software solutions, this meant a significant capital commitment that had to be planned long-term. Today, the landscape has changed drastically: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), subscriptions, and rental models dominate the market and have become the standard in many industries. Companies can save up to 20% of their software costs on average by managing their SaaS contracts efficiently.