🇪🇺 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 More

Why 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 More

Introducing 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 More

Why 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 More

Introducing 🔵 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 More

Licenseware 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 More

New 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 More

Licenseware 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 More

SAM 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 More

Navigating 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 More

Introducing 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 More

Introducing 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 More

Licenseware 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 More

4 Ways SIM, Powered by Lansweeper and Licenseware, Helps You Understand Your Software Environment

Written by Lansweeper ? original article Managing software assets is a challenging task for any business. With the growing complexity of IT environments, the need for clarity around licensing, cost management, and software optimization is more critical than ever.  According to TechRepublic, companies in the US and UK waste approximately $44 billion annually on unused software licenses.…

Read More

Introducing SIM – The Software Inventory Manager! 🚀

We’re excited to unveil our latest addition to the Licenseware product lineup, and this one’s BIG! 😍 Say hello to SIM – the Software Inventory Manager 🧠. Designed to provide instant insights into your software estate, SIM makes it easier than ever to understand and manage your software inventory. What Does SIM Do? Simply upload…

Read More

How to assess your Java licensing, a short guide.

In the ever-evolving world of software asset management (SAM), staying compliant with licensing requirements while optimizing your IT infrastructure is paramount. One of the most challenging aspects of SAM is managing Oracle Java licenses, especially with Oracle’s changes in licensing terms. Here’s a short guide to help you navigate through the complexities of Oracle Java…

Read More