With the global commercial value of unlicensed software reaching $60 billion, 1 vendors have taken it upon themselves to police the IT world through software audits, ensuring organizations pay for the technology they use. And chances are, you could be audited this year. In fact, Gartner estimates that 68% of organizations can expect at least one audit in the next 12 months. 2 What’s more, organizations often experience more than one audit a year.
With a software audit looming in the near future, you may be asking yourself what’s next. How do you prepare for, and pass an audit? The secret to surviving an audit is to understand what to expect and the steps you must take to ensure compliance. Don’t wait until the first notice arrives to start making your plan.
