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Technology spend
insights and research.

Practical guides and research on SaaS management, vendor benchmarking, and technology cost intelligence.

Strategy8 min

How to Reduce SaaS Spend Without Cancelling Tools Your Team Actually Uses

Most SaaS waste isn't about the wrong tools — it's about the wrong number of licences, auto-renewed contracts, and pricing nobody has questioned since the original deal.

15 April 2026Read →
Research6 min

The £28,400 Problem: Why the Average 100-Person Organisation Wastes a Third of Its SaaS Budget

Industry data consistently shows that 31% of SaaS licences go unused. We break down where the waste actually comes from — and how to find it in your own estate.

8 April 2026Read →
Procurement7 min

Vendor Benchmarking: How to Know If You're Paying Above Market Rate (Without a Consultant)

Your software vendors know exactly what their other customers pay. You probably don't. Here's how to close that information gap before your next renewal.

28 March 2026Read →
Integrations9 min

Microsoft 365 Licence Optimisation: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Azure AD

Most organisations overpay for Microsoft 365 by 20–40%. Here's how to use Azure AD usage reports to identify inactive licences and right-size your subscription.

18 March 2026Read →
Integrations7 min

Using Okta to Audit Your SaaS Licences: What Your Identity Provider Already Knows

Okta manages access to hundreds of applications for most mid-market organisations. Here's how to use that data to find waste across your entire SaaS estate.

10 March 2026Read →
Guide12 min

The Complete Guide to a Technology Cost Audit for UK Mid-Market Organisations

A technology cost audit doesn't require a Big Four consultant or six months of spreadsheet work. Here's how to do it properly, in-house, in under two weeks.

28 February 2026Read →