Automated license compliance is the need of the hour for any business that uses software products. It's a complex process that requires time, effort, and careful attention to detail. Organizations waste or underutilize 33 percent or more of their spend across desktop software, datacenter software, SaaS and cloud and 40 percent have spent over $1M in software vendor audits, including penalties or unbudgeted true-ups, in the past 3 years (Flexera State of ITAM Report).
Fortunately, with the help of advanced software like Flexera One with IBM Observability and Turbonomic, it's possible to automate license compliance and make the entire process easier and more efficient.
Flexera One with IBM Observability is an industry-leading IT asset management tool that allows businesses to manage their assets across software, hardware, SaaS and cloud effectively. It provides advanced automation and analytics for optimal software license optimization, ensuring a business's compliance with software licenses, thereby avoiding legal and financial issues.
IBM Turbonomic, on the other hand, is an intelligent hybrid cloud optimization tool that helps businesses automate management of software for optimal performance, using machine learning optimization models and analytics. It enables businesses to better understand their software usage, improve service performance, response and user experience
The combination of these two tools allows businesses to take control of their software assets and automate license compliance. Flexera One with IBM Observability provides detailed visibility into software usage, making it easy to identify potential risks and opportunities to optimize licenses. Meanwhile, IBM Turbonomic automatically recommends actions to optimize usage, ensure compliance, and reduce costs, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations.
Implementing these two tools together can provide several significant benefits for businesses. Firstly, it allows for better control and management of software assets, which means that businesses can reduce their expenses on unnecessary licenses, optimize license usage, and avoid legal and financial issues from non-compliance. Secondly, it reduces the amount of time that IT teams spend on manual license management tasks, freeing them to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Automated license compliance is a must for businesses in today's fast-paced and competitive world. Implementing software asset management tools like Flexera One with IBM Observability and Turbonomic can help businesses take control of their software assets and optimize license usage. By automating license compliance, businesses can reduce costs, improve productivity and ensure compliance with software licensing agreements. And now, with the introduction of Flexera One with IBM Observability On Prem, you have the ability to deploy directly in your own datacenter, or use the SaaS version. You can choose the version that best fits your needs and requirements.
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