Do you have your finger on the pulse of your business\u2019 subscriptions? Not many business owners do, and it can negatively impact operations and budget lines. This tech sprawl can get out of control, which is why your business needs a plan to combat it. Thankfully, we\u2019re here to help you get your subscriptions under control\u2026 both the known and the unknown.<\/p>\n
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SaaS sprawl leads to a significant amount of wasted money, but beyond this issue, there are plenty of other challenges it presents:<\/p>\n
Unauthorized software can lead to security risks. For example, what if someone on your staff unbeknownst to you stored your business\u2019 data on an unsecured server using a free service? That has all the makings of a potential data breach.<\/p>\n
If two different departments use different communications solutions, naturally there will be some disconnection between the two. This is how information becomes siloed, which creates more challenges for collaboration and gets in the way of productivity.<\/p>\n
In industries where regulation is expected and required (like healthcare and financial services), you can expect fines if you\u2019re not using appropriate software.<\/p>\n
Naturally, you want to avoid these issues if you can help it\u2014and you can, provided you control your software.<\/p>\n
Step 1 is to look at your finances, business credit cards, expense reports, and so on to build a comprehensive list of all the tools your business uses. You\u2019ll want to look at all the tools that have been installed, both past and present, and whether they were installed with permission or against company regulations.<\/p>\n
Now that you have your list, it\u2019s time to look at who is using it, how often, and whether it\u2019s actually beneficial for their work. This is crucial to determine if the solution is helpful and functional in the context of your business. You might be overpaying for a solution that\u2019s performing the same task as something else your business already uses.<\/p>\n
If you find that there are redundant subscriptions or services that aren\u2019t being utilized to their full potential, you now get to decide if it\u2019s worth keeping them around or not. Once you find these subscriptions, you can reduce your spending and potentially use those funds in more effective ways.<\/p>\n
An audit might help you determine unnecessary subscriptions, but you need a system in place to help you identify and prevent shadow IT and other unplanned and unbudgeted expenses from running rampant in your business. Coleman Technologies can work with your company to ensure all software licenses and applications are accounted for. Learn more by contacting us at (604) 513-9428 today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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