As teams adopt their own tools, companies accumulate software faster than anyone tracks it. The visible cost is subscription fees; the hidden costs are duplicated data, security gaps and wasted time switching between systems.
Take an inventory
Combine expense reports, card statements and single sign-on logs to find every tool actually in use.
Look for overlap
Group tools by function and identify where several products do the same job.
Consolidate carefully
Involve the teams who use each tool before switching, and plan data migration properly.
Key takeaways
- Take an inventory
- Look for overlap
- Consolidate carefully
