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Insights and practical tips for all things SaaS management. From the basics of controlling shadow IT and managing SaaS licenses, to driving real business value from your apps with SaaS optimization and effective IT / Business partnerships.

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The top 5 benefits of effective SaaS management for your business

SaaS apps give your teams the tools they need, when they need them – but all those apps are difficult to keep track…

Iain McGhee

Iain McGhee

Oct 14 | 5 mins read

How IT teams can take an even more strategic role in SaaS management and planning

SaaS has democratized access to enterprise IT, which is why it’s no surprise that more than 40% of total IT spending now happens…

Iain McGhee

Iain McGhee

Sep 14 | 5 mins read

Get SaaS management right by preparing for these 3 common hurdles

It won’t shock you to hear that - like most business management software - the return on your SaaS management platform investment is…

Iain McGhee

Iain McGhee

Jul 14 | 6 mins read

How to optimize your SaaS application use

When faced with an endless stream of SaaS bills, the temptation is to squeeze costs fast. We recommend squeezing a stress-ball instead, and…

Richard Kirby

Richard Kirby

May 07 | 9 mins read

Managing OAuth risk with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD

'Sign in with Microsoft' might be less common than the Google alternative, but that doesn't mean that IT teams running Azure AD won't…

Richard Kirby

Richard Kirby

Apr 28 | 6 mins read

What makes a good SaaS API (from an IT Management perspective)?

Business users might be buying SaaS, but IT teams are ultimately responsible for governance and information security best practices. Good APIs can reduce…

Richard Kirby

Richard Kirby

Apr 13 | 7 mins read

It’s time to look at your Shadow IT problem as a Business-led IT opportunity

Don't get left out in the cold - IT teams risk getting left behind if they don't adapt to the way lines of…

Iain McGhee

Iain McGhee

Jan 28 | 6 mins read

SaaS Management vs. IT Asset Management vs. Application Portfolio Management – what’s the difference?

The common theme is the need to track what software is in use in your business. It’s a well-worn adage that you can’t…

Iain McGhee

Iain McGhee

Jan 14 | 9 mins read

Shadow IT – three things we learned when we got the flashlight out

Preparing for what you're likely to discover lurking in the shadows is the first step to implementing a holistic solution.

Iain McGhee

Iain McGhee

Sep 21 | 6 mins read

“Sign in with Google” and the hidden cost of convenience

Social logins provide user convenience and remove the risks associated with weak or reused passwords. That’s not the full story though.

Richard Kirby

Richard Kirby

Sep 08 | 7 mins read

What sort of Single Sign-On should I use: OpenID Connect or SAML2?

Effective SaaS management comes hand in hand with robust identity management, but what's the right Single Sign-On (SSO) flavor for your organization?

Richard Kirby

Richard Kirby

Aug 27 | 3 mins read

The hidden truth about Single Sign-On that SaaS vendors exploit

Single Sign-On is great - it makes it easier for users to access applications. So why do SaaS vendors often charge a premium…

Richard Kirby

Richard Kirby

Aug 18 | 5 mins read

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