Licensing & Asset Management

Optimise software licences, cloud subscriptions, hardware assets and technology contracts.

Altiatech provides independent, evidence-based licensing and asset management so organisations pay for what they need, use what they buy and maintain a clear, audit-ready position across software, cloud and hardware.

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Business challenges

When licensing, cloud consumption and asset data are unclear, cost and compliance become difficult to control.

This service gives technology and finance teams a clearer view of what is owned, deployed, used, renewed and commercially committed.

  • Microsoft, Azure and AWS costs are increasing faster than measurable business value.
  • Licence positions are unclear and audit exposure cannot be assessed confidently.
  • Copilot, AI and agent licences are purchased without a defined consumption model.
  • Hardware assets, warranties, refresh cycles and secure disposal are not centrally controlled.
  • Renewals are handled reactively rather than used as planned commercial events.

Core capabilities

Independent control across licences, subscriptions, cloud consumption, hardware and supplier contracts.

Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, CSP and emerging AI-related licensing.

Software Asset Management

Inventory, entitlement, usage, compliance, optimisation, audit readiness and renewals.

Hardware Asset Management

Lifecycle, warranty, refresh planning, ownership, recovery and secure disposal.

Cloud & Subscription Optimisation

Consumption visibility, reserved capacity, waste reduction, forecasting and Aquila-powered FinOps.

Procurement & Contract Control

Technology sourcing, supplier comparison, contract consolidation and renewal negotiation.

What you receive

A defensible licence and asset position with quantified opportunities to reduce cost and improve control.

Engagements connect inventory, entitlement, usage, commercial commitments and future demand so optimisation decisions are based on evidence rather than assumptions.

Typical deliverables

  • Effective licence position for Microsoft and other strategic vendors.
  • Optimisation plan with quantified savings and reinvestment options.
  • Cloud FinOps dashboard covering usage, waste, ownership and forecast.
  • Renewal calendar and negotiation strategy for major technology contracts.

Business outcomes

  • Reduced software and cloud spend without removing required business capability.
  • An audit-ready licence position across major technology vendors.
  • Predictable renewals supported by clear commercial evidence.
  • Better visibility of what is purchased, deployed, consumed and underused.

How to engage

Start with an audit or optimisation review, or establish ongoing licensing and FinOps control.

Licensing & Asset Management can be delivered as a focused audit, a renewal or optimisation engagement, or an ongoing managed service. It is often paired with Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms and AI Readiness & Adoption.

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