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Practical guides for asset management teams
True-ups, SaaS renewals, overlap detection, AI replacement, and everything else mid-market SAM, ITAM, and procurement teams need to know.
6 min read · May 7, 2026
What is a true-up in software licensing?
A true-up is the process of reconciling your actual software usage against what your contract covers. For mid-market companies, true-ups for Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, and SAP can be the largest unexpected line item of the year.
Read post →7 min read · Apr 15, 2026
How to identify redundant SaaS tools in your stack
The average enterprise runs 300+ SaaS applications. Many of them do the same thing. Here is a practical framework for finding duplicate tools and building consensus to consolidate them.
Read post →8 min read · Mar 28, 2026
Which SaaS tools can AI replace? A practical guide for 2026
Your CFO is asking which tools AI makes redundant. Here is a practical framework for evaluating which SaaS applications can be replaced by AI capabilities, and which cannot.
Read post →7 min read · Mar 10, 2026
SaaS renewal management: the 90-day window that saves mid-market companies money
The average mid-market company faces 211 SaaS renewals per year. Most find out about them when the invoice arrives. Here is why a 90-day window changes everything.
Read post →9 min read · Feb 20, 2026
Best SAM tools for mid-market companies in 2026
A practical comparison of the best software asset management tools for mid-market companies in 2026, including StackIQ, Productiv, Flexera, Snow Software, ServiceNow SAM Pro, and Zylo.
Read post →7 min read · Feb 5, 2026
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement true-up: how to prepare and avoid surprises
A practical guide to preparing for your Microsoft EA true-up. Learn how to audit M365 seat counts, spot common traps, deprovision before reconciliation, and negotiate with your Microsoft account team.
Read post →7 min read · Jan 22, 2026
Looking for a Flexera alternative? What mid-market companies should know
An honest look at why mid-market companies outgrow or get priced out of Flexera, where it still excels, and what to evaluate in a modern SAM alternative built for cloud and SaaS environments.
Read post →6 min read · Jan 8, 2026
SaaS overlap vs. SaaS redundancy: what is the difference and why it matters
Overlap and redundancy are not the same thing. Understanding the difference changes how you approach app rationalization, tool consolidation, and SaaS optimization decisions.
Read post →7 min read · Dec 18, 2025
Shadow IT in 2026: why it is getting harder to track and what to do about it
Shadow IT is no longer just rogue apps. Expense card purchases, free-tier upgrades, and AI tools adopted without IT knowledge are creating a new wave of ungoverned software that traditional discovery methods miss.
Read post →7 min read · Dec 2, 2025
Productiv alternative: what to consider when API connectors degrade
As SaaS vendors restrict API access, Productiv's connector-dependent approach faces growing data quality challenges. Here is what to evaluate in an alternative and what a hybrid approach looks like.
Read post →7 min read · Nov 15, 2025
SaaS contract negotiation checklist for mid-market procurement teams
A practical checklist for mid-market procurement teams preparing for SaaS contract negotiations. Covers what to review before the call, which terms to push back on, and when walking away is the right move.
Read post →7 min read · Nov 1, 2025
Grammarly vs. Microsoft Copilot: do you need both?
A practical comparison of Grammarly Business and Microsoft Copilot for mid-market teams. Covers where each tool adds value, where they overlap, and how to decide whether you need one or both.
Read post →7 min read · Oct 15, 2025
Orphaned software contracts: the hidden cost of employee turnover
When the person who signed a software contract leaves the company, the contract does not leave with them. It auto-renews silently, often at a higher price, with nobody watching. Here is how to find and fix orphaned contracts.
Read post →7 min read · Oct 1, 2025
Snow Software alternative: when on-prem compliance is not your main problem
Snow Software is excellent for on-prem license compliance. But if your stack is 90% cloud SaaS, you need a tool built for SaaS management, not an on-prem engine with a SaaS module bolted on.
Read post →7 min read · Sep 15, 2025
How many SaaS tools does the average company use in 2026?
The average enterprise uses 300+ SaaS applications. Mid-market companies use 100 to 200. And the real number is almost certainly higher than what IT knows about. Here is what the data shows and what to do about it.
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