SAM Tools
Software Rationalization Playbook
Why Software Rationalization Breaks Down at Enterprise Scale Software rationalization does not fail due to lack of intent or intelligence. It fails because of structural realities in large organisations: software data is spread across multiple, imperfect sources, no single tool ever confirms the full picture, software enters the estate faster than governance can react, and…
Read MoreFrom Noise to Narrative: Turning IT Inventory into Strategic Intelligence with 🔵 NEO
We often talk about the importance of data collection. With tools like LICENSEWARE Collector, gathering the raw inventory of your IT estate is easier than ever. But data without context is just noise. The real challenge for ITAM and SAM managers today isn’t just seeing what you have, it’s understanding what it means for your…
Read MoreOracle Java: Renewal or Replacement?
The introduction of the Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription has created a bifurcation event in enterprise software strategy. By shifting from usage-based metrics (Processors/NUPs) to a strict “Employee” headcount metric, Oracle has effectively decoupled licensing costs from technical value. This article analyzes the financial impact of this shift and provides a detailed comparison of market…
Read MoreHow to Improve SAM Maturity: Real Examples from Utility and Insurance Sectors
Navigating the complexities of IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) requires more than just tools—it requires clarity, governance, and strategy. Before diving into the “how,” it is vital to understand the “why.” If you are unsure about the strategic value of these assessments, read more about why you should measure your ITAM…
Read More🇪🇺 Automated Compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
The Wake Up Call One Year After DORA Enforcement The first year of the Digital Operational Resilience Act, Regulation 2022/2554, has delivered a clear message across Europe. Many financial institutions were operationally confident, yet few could demonstrate the traceability, ICT visibility, and continuous evidence that DORA expects under Articles 8, 10, and 11. Early supervisory…
Read MoreWhy should I measure my ITAM maturity?
Effective IT asset management (ITAM) is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic imperative. As software estates grow, SaaS and cloud adoption accelerate, and compliance risk climbs, organisations need clear visibility on how mature their ITAM processes are. In ITAM we’re fortunate that we can usually measure success and evidence our improvements by looking at…
Read MoreIntroducing Licenseware Collector: Free, Agent-Based SAM Data Collection for Everyone
We’re proud to unveil Licenseware Collector, our free, agent-based data collection tool that puts powerful SAM, software asset management, capabilities within reach of every company, regardless of size or budget. Licenseware Collector is a lightweight, cross-platform discovery solution that quietly runs in the background on your devices, Windows, macOS, Linux, even Docker environments, and collects…
Read MoreWhy Cutting Friction Beats Cutting Tools
Enterprise IT teams are under more pressure than ever to control costs without slowing down the business. And with large organizations now spending close to $5,000 per employee per year on enterprise tools, the instinct is often to slash licenses, consolidate platforms, and trim the stack until the spend graph looks more reasonable. But Forrester’s…
Read MoreIntroducing 🔵 NEO Contract Analysis
The future of contract intelligence has just landed inside LCM, and it’s packing serious firepower. NEO Insights for your contracts is live. 🔥Upload your contract PDFs, trigger the analysis, and watch NEO turn scattered legalese into structured, actionable intelligence you can actually use in negotiations, benchmarking, and spend optimization. This isn’t just another document scanner.…
Read MoreLicenseware Encryptor: Free, Fast, and Secure Data Obfuscation for the SAM Community
Data security shouldn’t slow anyone down. In software asset management, we deal with procurement details, usage data, inventory exports, licensing positions, usage telemetry, and endless Excel sheets. Sharing this information safely across partners, auditors, tools, and internal stakeholders is a constant challenge. Today we’re fixing that. 👋 Say hello to Licenseware Encryptor, a free, SAM-ready…
Read More🔵 NEO Context: Your Contract Intelligence Superpower
We’re excited to launch 🔵 NEO Context, the newest skill of NEO, turning your contract PDFs into an intelligent, audit-ready knowledge base. 🧠 Before now, Licenseware users could rely on the License and Contracts Manager (LCM) to store and organize all their license agreements, EULAs, NDAs, amendments, price sheets, and other vendor-contract documents. That was a solid…
Read MoreNew release: 🔵 NEO Insights [ and the wider product roadmap ]
We are excited to announce the launch of a new skill for our AI agent: 🔵 NEO Insights! This skill is the latest advancement in our mission to automate and simplify software license management for businesses of all sizes. The Insights skill enables our cutting-edge AI Agent, specialized in the complexities of software license management,…
Read More🐝 The Attack: RVTools Compromised to Deliver Bumblebee Malware
RVTools, commonly used for VMware environment reporting, was exploited to distribute a variant of the Bumblebee malware loader. The compromise was detected when Microsoft Defender flagged a suspicious version.dll file executing from the same directory as the RVTools installer. Further analysis revealed that the installer had been tampered with to include the Bumblebee loader, a…
Read MoreLicenseware Recognized as a High Performer on G2 Grid for SAM Tools
The latest G2 Grid for Software Asset Management (SAM) tools has just been released, and Licenseware is honored to once again be recognized as a High Performer, driven largely by our exceptional customer satisfaction ratings. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to providing intuitive, flexible, and effective SAM solutions that meet the evolving needs of…
Read MoreSAM Tools Market Research
Introduction Software Asset Management (SAM) tools help organizations track and optimize software licenses, usage, and compliance throughout the software lifecycle. These solutions enable firms to reduce costs by eliminating unused licenses, ensure compliance with complex vendor agreements, and prepare for software audits. With enterprises spending billions on software annually, effective SAM has become critical – Gartner estimates that up…
Read MoreNavigating Oracle Java Licensing: Are You Making Costly Mistakes?
Recent revelations from government audits, such as those at HUD, posted by @DOGE demonstrate how easy it is to overspend on Oracle Java licenses. HUD’s audit found that out of 10,000 Java licenses, only 400 were actively used, a clear example of licensing inefficiency. A common misconception in the industry: Oracle Java licensing no longer…
Read MoreIntroducing NEO – Your Free AI-Powered Licensing Chatbot
We have some BIG NEWS! 🎉 NEO, our Gen AI licensing chatbot, is now officially available to everyone. And it’s completely FREE of charge! What is NEO? NEO is an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify software licensing. Built using advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, NEO can:✅ Answer complex licensing queries instantly✅ Provide…
Read MoreIntroducing the ITAM Maturity Assessment – Built with the Industry Leaders
Understanding and improving your IT Asset Management (ITAM) maturity just got easier. We’re excited to introduce the ITAM Maturity Assessment, developed in collaboration with industry experts Kylie Fowler and Rory Canavan from ITAM Accelerate, and David Foxen from SAM Beast Consulting. Why ITAM Maturity Matters Effective ITAM practices enable organizations to optimize costs, maintain compliance,…
Read MoreLicenseware Featured in Gartner’s Market Guide for SAM Tools
We’re humbled and excited to be included in Gartner’s latest Market Guide for Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools! 💙 Why This Recognition Matters Gartner’s Market Guide provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving SAM landscape, helping organizations navigate the complex world of software licensing, compliance, and cost optimization. Being featured highlights Licenseware’s commitment to providing…
Read MoreLicenseware’s Software Inventory Manager Featured at Lansweeper’s Fall Launch! 🚀
We’re excited to share that Lansweeper featured our Software Inventory Manager (SIM) app during their Fall Launch! 🔥 A Spotlight on Our Integration During the event, Cassandra Lloyd, Director of Technology Alliances at Lansweeper, sat down with our very own Alex Cojocaru to discuss:✅ How our SIM app integrates with Lansweeper✅ The benefits it brings…
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