As businesses transition to hybrid IT environments, a significant hidden cost emerges: managing software license expenses in the cloud—a challenge too complex for ITAM or FinOps teams to tackle alone.
Cloud providers like Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS offer convenient pay-as-you-go (PAYG) licensing, but this flexibility comes at a price—up to 80% more than a bring-your-own-license (BYOL) model.
While a BYOL strategy can save money, determining whether it's the best fit for your organization is a nuanced process. From workload type to project duration, many factors need careful consideration. The key to making informed decisions lies in fostering a strong collaboration between your ITAM and FinOps teams.
That’s why we created this complimentary guide—to help you break through the confusion and confidently manage your cloud software licensing. Inside, you’ll learn:
Arm yourself with the insights and strategies to turn cloud licensing risks into rewards.