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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 · Jul 14, 2026
SaaS consolidation after a merger or acquisition
SaaS consolidation after acquisition happens fastest when you inventory both stacks, map overlap by capability, and put every renewal on one calendar.
Read post →6 min read · Jul 2, 2026
Mid-year SaaS renewal audit: what to check before Q3 and Q4 renewals
SaaS renewal audit before Q3 and Q4: pull every renewal into one view, check real usage, cut overlap, and benchmark price while you still have leverage.
Read post →6 min read · Jun 18, 2026
PE portfolio software spend: finding cross-entity waste
PE portfolio software spend hides cross-entity waste: duplicate vendors, mismatched prices, and lost leverage. See how a portfolio-wide view finds it.
Read post →6 min read · Jun 4, 2026
Which SaaS categories AI is replacing fastest in 2026
SaaS categories AI is replacing fastest in 2026, plus a clear framework for which tools are exposed, which resist it, and how to decide by renewal.
Read post →6 min read · May 7, 2026
What is a true-up in software licensing?
A true-up reconciles your actual software usage against what your contract covers. For mid-market firms it can be the largest surprise cost.
Read post →7 min read · Apr 15, 2026
How to identify redundant SaaS tools in your stack
The average enterprise runs 300+ SaaS apps and many do the same thing. A practical framework for finding duplicate tools and consolidating 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. A practical framework for evaluating which SaaS apps AI can replace, and which it 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 when the invoice arrives. 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, Flexera, and Snow.
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. Audit M365 seats, spot common traps, deprovision early, and negotiate confidently.
Read post →7 min read · Jan 22, 2026
Looking for a Flexera alternative? What mid-market companies should know
Why mid-market companies outgrow or get priced out of Flexera, where it still excels, and what to evaluate in a modern SAM alternative.
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. Understanding the difference changes how you approach app rationalization and tool consolidation.
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 buys, free-tier upgrades, and AI tools create ungoverned software that discovery misses.
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 approach faces data quality challenges. What to evaluate in an alternative.
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. What to review, which terms to push back on.
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. See where each adds value and whether you need 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, it auto-renews silently with nobody watching. 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.
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 and mid-market companies use 100 to 200. Here is what the data shows and what to do about it.
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