We are the future of software asset management.
A unique blend of legal and technical expertise, ensuring comprehensive management and protection of your software assets.
A decade of protecting enterprises
LicenseFortress was created in 2014 by VLSS's founder and chief architect, Dean Bolton, to help companies and organizations take control of their investments while removing the threat of non-compliance.
VLSS spent nearly two decades specializing in Oracle and VMware technologies. VMware saw that many of its customers were subject to Oracle's aggressive auditing tactics, especially in cloud environments, and approached VLSS about finding a solution for software asset management.
Today, LicenseFortress manages and optimizes software assets from Oracle, Microsoft, VMware, and IBM for Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and businesses of all sizes.
The First & Only
LicenseFortress remains as the first and the only software asset management managed service that incorporates:
- Legal advice and technical expertise
- Proprietary software management tools
- Financial guarantee protection
Who LicenseFortress is for
LicenseFortress is especially valuable for organizations that recognize any of these indicators.
Complex vendor footprint
Significant investments across Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, VMware, SAP, or Adobe environments.
A high-stakes event ahead
A renewal, audit, cloud migration, ULA/ELA decision, or M&A transaction in the next 12 months.
Material exposure or savings
Potential licensing risk or recoverable savings measured in six or seven figures.
Lean internal teams
Small SAM, procurement, or IT teams responsible for complex publisher relationships.
These are signals, not requirements. If your organization is navigating complex licensing decisions, we can help you understand whether LicenseFortress is the right fit.
Assess your licensing riskTrusted by enterprises worldwide
From Fortune 100 companies to government agencies, we deliver results across industries and geographies.
Working with global partners including Dell Technologies, DXC Technology, and regional specialists across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
Find a partner near youManagement Team
Dean launched his IT career in 2000 after completing his bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering at MIT. He is an Oracle DBA Certified Master and recognized Oracle licensing expert.
Michael co-founded Database Technologies (DBT), the first East Coast consulting firm specializing in Oracle and other relational databases.
Advisory Board
Don oversees business-critical applications and databases working for VMware. He spent seven years at Oracle as a senior principal instructor.
Sudhir is the VMware Sr Staff Solution Architect & Global Practice Lead for Oracle Technologies with 27+ years of experience.
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