Managing the Shift from Concurrent to Named Software Licences - Costs, Challenges, and Solutions for Modern IT and Procurement Teams

07/06/25 16:03 Filed in: Technology | Business

Is your organisation transitioning from concurrent to named user licensing in SaaS applications? This shift is creating significant cost management challenges for IT leaders across industries.

The Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast reveals eight powerful strategies for optimising your approach to named user licensing, these include:

💡 User Segmentation and Role-Based Licensing
💡 License Utilisation Analysis
💡 Strategic Vendor Negotiation
💡 Alternative Access Methods
💡 Hybrid Licensing Models
💡 License Management Tools
💡 Contract Optimisation
💡 Organisational Process Changes

Looking ahead, the podcast highlights emerging trends including consumption-based models, AI-driven license optimisation, and new questions around how automated agents should be licensed.

Organisations that build flexibility into their approach, through governance frameworks, cross-functional teams, and regular benchmarking, will be best positioned to adapt as licensing models continue to evolve.