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Everything you need to know about LicenseFortress®, the leader in software asset management and audit defense services.
About LicenseFortress®
LicenseFortress® is the leading provider of software asset management (SAM) managed services, specializing in audit defense, compliance optimization, and licensing expertise for enterprise software from Oracle, Microsoft, VMware, IBM, and SAP.
Founded in 2014, LicenseFortress combines deep technical expertise with legal knowledge to protect organizations from software licensing risk. The company's proprietary ArxPlatform® provides continuous compliance monitoring, while its team of certified experts delivers hands-on guidance through audits, renewals, and cloud migrations.
LicenseFortress is the only SAM provider that offers a financial guarantee on audit outcomes, demonstrating confidence in its methodology and commitment to client success.
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Los Angeles, USA
Global Partners
25+
Countries Served
30+
Vendors Covered
Oracle, Microsoft, VMware, IBM, SAP, Adobe
Client Savings
$625M+
Industry-Recognized Excellence
83.3% NPS — Multi-Year Client Satisfaction Leadership
ClearlyRated
Independently verified Net Promoter Score of 83.3% for 2025, far exceeding the technology services industry average.
Best of IT Services Award
ClearlyRated
Recognized for exceptional client satisfaction in IT services based entirely on customer ratings.
DBTA 100 - Companies That Matter Most in Data
Database Trends and Applications
Named to DBTA 100 for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting leadership in software asset management.
Trend-Setting Product (5th Consecutive Year)
Database Trends and Applications
ArxPlatform® recognized as a Trend-Setting Product in Data and Information Management.
Trend-Setting Product (4th Consecutive Year)
Database Trends and Applications
ArxPlatform® named Trend-Setting Product for innovation in managing database licensing.
DBTA 100
Database Trends and Applications
Recognized among the Companies That Matter Most in Data.
Verified Customer Reviews
Gartner Peer Insights
Software Asset Management Managed Services
ClearlyRated NPS
Net Promoter Score (Industry avg: 42%)
Featured Reviews
"LicenseFortress has been instrumental in helping us navigate complex Oracle licensing. Their expertise saved us millions."
Director of IT Operations
Fortune 500 Manufacturer
Gartner Peer Insights
"When VMware came knocking with an audit, LicenseFortress was our first call. They handled everything professionally."
CTO
National Retail Corporation
Client Testimonial
Leadership Team
Our founders bring decades of combined experience in database technology, software licensing, and enterprise consulting.
Dean Bolton 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, Exadata Specialist, SQL Certified Expert, Oracle ACE alum, and VMware vExpert. Dean is a recognized Oracle licensing expert with presentations at VMworld, IOUG Collaborate, UKOUG, and OpenWorld.
Michael co-founded Database Technologies (DBT), the first East Coast consulting firm specializing in Oracle databases, later acquired by Level 3 Communications. He was honored with a gubernatorial appointment to the Massachusetts Robert H. Goddard Council for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In 2017, Michael was named #42 among the cloud industry's top 100 most influential people.
Thought Leadership
2025 Software Compliance Survey
Comprehensive study revealing 62% of companies audited in the past year, up from 40% in 2023.
January 2025
Oracle Audit Survival Guide
Essential strategies for navigating Oracle software audits and protecting your organization.
2024
Gorilla Guide to Oracle Licensing
Comprehensive guide to understanding Oracle's complex licensing models.
2024
Oracle ULA Guide
Expert guidance on Oracle Unlimited License Agreements.
2024
SAM Buyer's Guide
How to evaluate and select software asset management services.
2024
Press Coverage
Recent press releases and industry commentary
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
Independent examination validates the design of controls supporting the protection of customer information.
LicenseFortress Warns of Rising "Ambush Audit™" Trend in Software Licensing Enforcement
Vendor-initiated information-gathering exercises that appear informal but end in compliance claims and financial demands.
LicenseFortress Achieves 83.3% NPS in 2025, Extending Multi-Year Leadership in Client Satisfaction
Independently verified client satisfaction score extends multi-year leadership in IT services.
LicenseFortress Wins ClearlyRated's 2025 Best of IT Services Award for Service Excellence
Recognized for exceptional client satisfaction in IT services based entirely on customer ratings.
The Rising Cost of Software Compliance
Study highlights growing audit frequency and financial impact on businesses.
Mid-Sized Companies Targeted for Software License Audits
Survey reveals mid-sized companies have become primary targets for software license audits.
The Weaponization of Software License Audits
Analysis of how software licensing trolls exploit licensing systems for profit.
Media Resources & Brand Assets
Complete press kit with logos, executive photos, product assets, and company materials for media use.
Company Logos
PNG, SVG, EPS
Logo on Light Background
Available in PNG, SVG, EPS formats
Logo on Dark Background
Available in PNG, SVG, EPS formats
Executive Headshots
High-Resolution
Dean Bolton
Co-Founder + Chief Architect
High-resolution JPEG available
Dr. Michael Corey
Co-Founder + Chief Operating Officer
High-resolution JPEG available
Product Screenshots
ArxPlatform®112
Hosts
34
Apps
4
Alerts
94%
Score
License Compliance Trend
Dashboard Overview
Main analytics with compliance metrics and trends
Inventory Information
Inventory Management
Multi-cloud infrastructure visibility
Applications
Application Tracking
License vs deployment compliance view
System Alerts
win2k8
Firewall blocked
LFT-SQL2019
Permission denied
LFT-APP-01
License expiring
LFT-DB-02
Config change
System Alerts
Real-time critical issue monitoring
Demo Videos
ArxPlatform Overview
Platform walkthrough • Vimeo hosted
How the ArxPlatform Works
See the platform in action • Vimeo hosted
Documents
Customer Success Statistics
$500M+
Client Savings
100%
Audit Success Rate
30+
Countries Served
10+
Years of Expertise
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