How Boomi Optimizes System License Usage

Carl Siva, Head of IT Infrastructure at Boomi, emphasizes the paramount importance of licenses for both IT and finance teams. Licenses come with a price tag, and their costs can accumulate rapidly if not managed judiciously. Uncontrolled license proliferation has the potential to disrupt budgetary allocations and heighten security vulnerabilities.

IT professionals like Carl grapple with the issue of "application sprawl" as companies continuously integrate a plethora of technological tools into their infrastructure to support their operations.

At Boomi, Carl is responsible for maintaining a delicate equilibrium: ensuring they possess sufficient licenses for their workforce to remain productive while avoiding the wastage of unused licenses. Striking this balance is particularly challenging in a rapidly expanding SaaS company where headcount is a constantly shifting target. Adding or removing licenses isn't as simple as a snap of the fingers, as it typically entails a protracted procurement process.

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