Software Compliance

As Open iT celebrates its 25th year anniversary, the company reflects on its role in helping organizations gain better visibility into software license usage and optimize their investments. Since its founding in 1999, Open iT has provided tools for tracking, analyzing, and managing software licenses, addressing the challenges faced by engineering-intensive industries. Open iT: A

Is poor data quality hindering your AI-driven engineering license management initiatives? Industries reliant on engineering applications—such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, and defense—are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their software license management strategies. But when organizations lack high-quality license utilization data, they face significant obstacles in leveraging AI to manage and optimize

Employee offboarding in U.S. government agencies has long been hindered by inefficiencies, fragmented protocols, and the absence of standardized procedures. These challenges go beyond administrative delays, often leaving idle licenses—exposing agencies to compliance risks, inflated operational costs, and ineffective license management. For engineering and specialized applications—critical tools for government operations—such disruptions have far-reaching consequences. 30%

The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act, introduced in 2023, recently gained momentum, culminating in its passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation marks a pivotal advancement in addressing inefficiencies in federal software expenditure, emphasizing enhanced transparency, reduced waste, and improved governance. Government Software Waste: A Critical Concern