Licensing Management Procurement and Management of your apps

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CodeBlue evaluates your business need and matches them to the available program options.

Microsoft and Google change inclusions and limits frequently. Reviewing and presenting these changes to partners is a critical step in responsible license management.

On and Offboarding

As users are created and cancelled, the risk of “ghost licensing” increases. This is when you’ve purchased an annual license, consumed some of it and the attached user is no longer using the software.

A new user is hired and the existing license isn’t used. Instead, a new license is purchased. Over time, this costs the business real dollars as the data in both accounts is being backed up, protected and renewed.

CodeBlue runs through a customized checklist for your business to ensure your elected services are considered whenever there is staffing change.

What You Gain

Simplified Management and Peace of Mind: CodeBlue takes care of all the complexities involved in cloud licensing and renewals, ensuring your business stays compliant and up-to-date without the hassle of tracking licenses or deadlines, allowing you to focus on core operations.

Cost Optimization and Transparency: By leveraging CodeBlue’s expertise, you can ensure that you’re only paying for the licenses you actually need, avoiding unnecessary costs and gaining clear visibility into your software expenses with regular reports and consultations.

Proactive Support and Customization: CodeBlue offers tailored solutions that align with your specific business needs, providing proactive support and advice on the best licensing options, so you can stay ahead of technological changes and optimize your IT resources effectively.

Benefits of Cloud Licensing

Cloud software licensing offers significant advantages over traditional perpetual licensing, making it an increasingly popular choice for businesses.

Unlike perpetual licenses (one-time purchase) that require a substantial upfront investment, cloud licenses operate on a subscription model, spreading costs over time and including updates and support within the fee, eliminating the need for costly upgrades.

This approach also provides unmatched scalability, allowing businesses to adjust their subscriptions based on need, ensuring they only pay for what they use.

Cloud software is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, facilitating remote work and collaboration. Additionally, automatic updates keep systems secure and up-to-date without manual intervention, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.

This subscription-based model also improves cash flow management by offering predictable payments, easing budgeting compared to the large, unpredictable capital expenditures of perpetual licenses.

Finally, cloud solutions minimize the environmental impact of physical infrastructure and streamline IT operations, allowing businesses to focus more on their core activities.

Your Data with CodeBlue Protection

Cloud hosted data is not immune to deletions or security concerns. CodeBlue matches all cloud hosted data solutions with a service intended to backup and replicate the data in those systems to separate, geo-diverse systems.

That service is monitored and provided by CodeBlue’s technical team and offered to customers at a price points in-line with the value.

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