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LicenseFortress Expands Software License Management Services to Include Adobe Licensing
LicenseFortress expands its software asset management and audit defense services to cover Adobe licensing, including Creative Cloud, Firefly, and generative-credit governance.
LicenseFortress Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Examination
LicenseFortress announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 1 examination, with an independent assessment confirming that controls were appropriately designed to support the security of customer information.
DBTA 100 2026: The Companies That Matter Most in Data
LicenseFortress is named to Database Trends and Applications' annual DBTA 100 list of forward-thinking companies expanding what's possible with data.
LicenseFortress Warns of Rising "Ambush Audit™" Trend in Software Licensing Enforcement
LicenseFortress is warning organizations about the accelerating rise of Ambush Audits™—vendor-initiated information-gathering exercises that appear informal but ultimately result in compliance claims, financial demands, or forced purchases.
LicenseFortress Announces New Milestone, Expands Leadership in Client Satisfaction
DBTA reports on LicenseFortress' independently validated 2025 Net Promoter Score of 83.3%, extending its multi-year leadership in client satisfaction.
LicenseFortress Achieves 83.3% NPS in 2025, Extending Multi-Year Leadership in Client Satisfaction
LicenseFortress continues its track record of exceptional client satisfaction, achieving an independently verified Net Promoter Score of 83.3% in 2025, far exceeding the technology services industry average.
Trend-Setting Products in Data and Information Management for 2026
The ArxPlatform® is again recognized on DBTA's annual Trend-Setting Products list, highlighting continued innovation in independent software asset management.
Product Spotlight: LicenseFortress
Co-founder Michael Corey discusses why independence matters in software asset management and how the ArxPlatform® sustains years of Trend-Setting recognition.
The Evolution of Software Licensing Trolls: Are Customers Losing Control?
An exploration of how software licensing trolls aggressively enforce license agreements to extract financial settlements, and what organizations can do to protect themselves.
LicenseFortress Featured in AI & Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing eBook
Dean Bolton, Chief Architect and Co-Founder of LicenseFortress, is quoted on the risks of AI-driven ERP licensing changes in LMA Consulting Group's eBook on how AI powers smart supply chains.
Lessons Learned from Siemens' VMware Licensing Dispute
Network World explores what enterprises can learn from the Siemens-Broadcom VMware licensing legal battle, featuring insights from Dean Bolton of LicenseFortress on protecting against vendor licensing changes.
DBTA 100 2025: The Companies That Matter Most in Data
LicenseFortress is again included on the DBTA 100, recognizing companies driving innovation across data management and compliance.
Survey: Software Licensing Audits on the Rise, Exacerbated by the Cloud
Research highlights the growing frequency and financial impact of software licensing audits, with cloud migration adding new complexity to compliance challenges.
LicenseFortress Tops ClearlyRated's 2025 Best of IT Services for Service Excellence
DBTA covers LicenseFortress winning the Best of IT Services Award for delivering superior service to clients.
LicenseFortress Wins ClearlyRated's 2025 Best of IT Services Award for Service Excellence
LicenseFortress has been recognized as a 2025 Best of IT Services® Award winner, a prestigious honor based entirely on customer ratings. The award, presented by ClearlyRated, highlights IT service providers that deliver exceptional service.
The Rising Cost of Software Compliance: 2025 Survey Highlights Growing Audit Frequency and Financial Impact on Businesses
A new study by Unisphere Research, sponsored by LicenseFortress, highlights a dramatic increase in software audits, with 62% of companies audited in the past year, up from 40% in 2023.
LicenseFortress Named a Trend-Setting Product for the Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth year in a row, LicenseFortress has been recognized as a Trend-Setting Product in Data and Information Management, reinforcing its role as an innovator in software asset management.
Trend-Setting Products in Data and Information Management for 2025
LicenseFortress appears on DBTA's Trend-Setting Products list for 2025, recognizing tools that help organizations address changing market requirements.
LicenseFortress Achieves 82.9% NPS in 2024 Amid Complex Licensing Changes for Java and Broadcom Customers
LicenseFortress continues to set the standard for customer satisfaction, earning an independently verified Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 82.9%—a significant achievement that far exceeds the technology services industry average of 42%.
LicenseFortress Named Among Top 100 Companies That Matter Most in Data for the Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, LicenseFortress has been recognized among the top 100 companies that matter most in data, highlighting its commitment to innovation in software asset management.
LicenseFortress Enhances Software Asset Management with Licenseware Integration
LicenseFortress has unveiled a strategic partnership with Licenseware, aimed at revolutionizing software asset management services. This collaboration is set to deliver a more comprehensive, efficient, and tailored software asset management experience.
ArxPlatform Named a Trend-Setting Product in Data and Information Management
LicenseFortress stands out with its ArxPlatform in the rapidly evolving data landscape, particularly in managing the growth of unstructured data.
Product Spotlight: LicenseFortress and the ArxPlatform
An editorial feature highlighting LicenseFortress's leadership in software asset management and the ArxPlatform's innovations in license compliance monitoring.
Recession-Proofing Your IT Department
Dr. Michael Corey and Don Sullivan examine how IT leaders can protect budgets and avoid costly licensing exposure during economic uncertainty.
LicenseFortress Achieves Exceptional 86.3% NPS Lifetime Average, Demonstrating Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
LicenseFortress, a renowned provider of license management and compliance solutions for major software vendors like Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and VMware, has achieved a remarkable Net Promoter Score (NPS) lifetime average of 86.3%.
LicenseFortress Unveils Enhanced ArxPlatform to Help Organizations Better Manage VMware Licensing Challenges
LicenseFortress, a leader in software license management solutions, has announced significant updates to its ArxPlatform, focusing on aiding organizations with the complexities of managing VMware licenses.
LicenseFortress Enhances ArxPlatform to Address New Oracle Java Licensing Changes
LicenseFortress has announced significant updates to its ArxPlatform in response to the recent Oracle Java licensing changes. These updates provide comprehensive solutions for rising Java audits.
LicenseFortress Addresses New Oracle Java Licensing Changes with Enhancements to the ArxPlatform
DBTA reports on ArxPlatform® enhancements built to help organizations navigate Oracle's Java licensing changes and rising Java audits.
The Java Tsunami
Dr. Michael Corey and Don Sullivan trace Oracle's monetization of Java and the licensing wave that followed the employee-based subscription model.
LicenseFortress Named Among Top 100 Companies That Matter Most in Data for the Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, LicenseFortress has been recognized among the top 100 companies that matter most in data, reinforcing its leadership in software asset management and compliance.
LicenseFortress Adds Database Insight Capabilities to the ArxPlatform
DBTA covers the Database Insight add-on, which optimizes database license usage and unlocks hosting and cloud platform savings.
LicenseFortress Introduces Database Insight Capabilities Option to the ArxPlatform
The addition of Database Insight will provide optimization for how database licenses are used, as well as unlocking hosting and cloud platform savings.
Latest Unisphere Research Survey Reveals Software Audits are on the Rise
Unisphere Research findings sponsored by LicenseFortress show software audits becoming big business, with customers facing millions in extra charges.
Mid-Sized Companies Targeted for Software License Audits
A survey sponsored by LicenseFortress reveals that mid-sized companies have become primary targets for software license audits. Moving to the Cloud fails to alleviate licensing issues.
In a Year of Rapid Growth, LicenseFortress Earns Strong Customer Satisfaction Ratings
LicenseFortress has achieved an impressive Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) of 89.5% on its second NPS survey. This score significantly surpasses the technology services industry average.
LicenseFortress Adds Microsoft to Expand SAM Managed Services
LicenseFortress expands its software asset management managed services portfolio with the addition of Microsoft licensing support, helping organizations optimize their Microsoft investments.
LicenseFortress Expands SAM Managed Services to Include Microsoft
DBTA reports on LicenseFortress extending real-time license compliance monitoring to Microsoft alongside Oracle and VMware.
LicenseFortress Discovery for purchase on VMware Marketplace
LicenseFortress Discovery is available for purchase on VMware Marketplace. VMware Marketplace is a one-stop shop for VMware-validated and certified ecosystem solutions.
LicenseFortress Named Among Top 100 Companies That Matter Most in Data
LicenseFortress has been named among the top 100 companies that matter most in data, empowering data management for business success.
View From the Top: LicenseFortress on Conflicts of Interest in License Consulting
An editorial feature where LicenseFortress co-founder Dr. Michael Corey discusses the conflicts of interest that plague the software license consulting industry.
Getting Up to Speed on Software Licensing at Data Summit 2022
Coverage of LicenseFortress co-founders presenting on the evolving risks of software licensing and strategies for staying compliant at Data Summit 2022.
The Weaponization of Software License Audits
The article discusses the phenomenon of patent trolls and software licensing trolls and how they exploit patent and software licensing systems for profit.
LicenseFortress Named a Trend-Setting Product Three Years in a Row
LicenseFortress continues to make waves with its trend-setting products in Data and Information Management for 2022.
Product Spotlight: LicenseFortress
An editorial spotlight on LicenseFortress' approach to software asset management and audit defense.
LicenseFortress with Net Promoter Score of 92.3%
LicenseFortress has achieved an impressive Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) of 92.3% on its first NPS survey. This score far exceeds the technology services industry average.
LicenseFortress Honored Among Top 100 Companies in Data Management
The recognition highlights the increasing importance of agile data management and digital transformation for organizations, particularly in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
LicenseFortress Introduces the ArxPlatform
LicenseFortress has announced the launch of the next generation of its software asset management (SAM) managed service, powered by the new ArxPlatform.
2021 View From the Top: LicenseFortress
LicenseFortress leadership discusses the growing complexity of software licensing and the value of independent, conflict-free advice.
Best Practices for Database Licensing at Data Summit Connect 2021
Coverage of Michael Corey and Don Sullivan presenting best practices for navigating database licensing challenges across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Exploring the Limits of Unlimited License Agreements: The Completely Un-Authorized Oracle ULA Guidebook
LicenseFortress releases a comprehensive guidebook exploring Oracle Unlimited License Agreements, helping organizations understand the complexities and limits of ULA contracts.
Product Spotlight: LicenseFortress
An editorial spotlight covering LicenseFortress' license compliance monitoring and audit protection guarantee.
LicenseFortress Adds Specialized Legal Advisors to Software License Compliance Solution
DBTA covers the partnership with Beeman & Muchmore, LLP, adding specialized legal counsel to LicenseFortress' licensing and technology teams.
LicenseFortress Raises the Bar in Oracle Software License Compliance with Addition of Experienced Legal Counsel
LicenseFortress strengthens its Oracle software license compliance capabilities with the addition of experienced legal counsel from Beeman & Muchmore LLP.
LicenseFortress and Dell Technologies Team Up to Protect Customers from Costly Software Audits
Dell Technologies Design Solutions will deliver LicenseFortress continuous license management on Dell servers and converged infrastructure.
LicenseFortress Offers New Options to Protect Customers from Software Audits
LicenseFortress introduces new service options designed to help organizations proactively protect themselves from costly software license audits.
View From the Top: LicenseFortress on the State of Software License Compliance
An editorial feature where LicenseFortress co-founder Michael Corey discusses the company's mission and the evolving landscape of software license compliance.
Product Spotlight: LicenseFortress
Co-founder Michael Corey outlines why revenue-driven software audits are rising and how continuous compliance monitoring protects organizations.
LicenseFortress Launches New Software License Management Service for Oracle
DBTA covers the launch of the LicenseFortress software license management service for Oracle environments.
View From the Top: LicenseFortress®
Co-founder and Chief Architect Dean Bolton explains how LicenseFortress was created to solve the Oracle-on-VMware licensing predicament.
LicenseFortress Launches as Standalone Company to Ensure Enterprise Software License Compliance
DBTA reports on LicenseFortress spinning out of VLSS as a standalone company focused on license management and audit protection with a financial guarantee.
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