Procedure
A license audit includes the following steps:
- Software inventory:
All software installed is identified and listed in a database. - License inventory:
All current licenses are identified and listed in a database. - Compliance check:
The software inventory is harmonized with the license inventory.
Access to the IT infrastructure must be guaranteed to permit the tasks listed above.
Benefits for the client
You will receive a detailed report on completion of the license audit. This gives information on the following topics:
- Overview of the software inventory
- Overview of the license inventory
- Overview of any over- or under-licensing
- Recommendations to eliminate under- and over-licensing
- Proposal for the process regulation of operational license management
Software contracts always contain opportunities and risks that should be carefully considered from a business perspective. On request, we will also be pleased to advise you on contract management.