About the White Paper:
Software publishers generally initiate software audits. In most cases, the publisher sends a letter to the organization asking for an inventory and proof of purchase for specific products. Audits are also initiated by watchdog agencies such as the BSA. No matter how the audit is initiated, the request takes most organizations by surprise and siphons valuable time away from business processes. The auditing process can have far-reaching effects: business must find additional funds to pay for the illegal software, critical resources are diverted from current projects to manage the audit and additional asset management services must often be purchased. (June 1, 2002) |
