Are you spending lots of money on SaaS applications but unsure if you’re getting a return on that investment? It’s time to get your arms around the uses of all those apps. It’s time for a SaaS audit.
Ideally, your IT department should know what applications are in use. However, employees or business units with credit cards could have purchased an app without notifying your IT personnel. That happens over 50% of the time.
Asking your IT department to do a manual audit could take months. To reduce app redundancy and eliminate security problems associated with unknown app use, it’s a good idea to centralize app purchases. Consolidating purchases in IT works perfectly.
SaaS usage tracking is easy if purchases are central to one department. Your IT department can set up a tracking and renewal system for the entire business. They’re most likely to spot redundancies.
SaaS security is easier to maintain if your IT department is in charge. The app users are much less aware of security problems. They use the app because it works for them.
Are there automated ways to audit, track, and monitor your SaaS apps? Yes, you can reduce audit time to a few weeks. A few of the best-rated SaaS management software for small to medium businesses are Zluri, Lumos, and Torii.
Tracking your SaaS apps will reduce redundancies, save money, and increase data security. Employees may push back on more tracking and app changes. Work with them to understand the benefits and security issues to get buy-in.
Author: Kris Keppeler is a writer who finds technology fascinating and loves humor. She writes on Medium.com, and for Women of Wisdom. An award-winning podcast producer who enjoys telling funny stories. Follow her on Twitter @KrisNarrates or on LinkedIn.
Small Business Solutions 