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Software Licensing Guide: Autodesk, Microsoft & Adobe
Best practices for buying and managing business software licences.
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Know your licence model
Most major vendors now sell subscriptions. These can be named-user or shared, and terms differ by product. Understand how many people can use each licence and where.
Keep a licence register
Record what you own, who uses it and when it renews. This avoids overbuying and surprises at audit time.
Remove unused seats
Review usage before each renewal and reassign or cancel unused licences.
Buy genuine
Pirated or grey-market software exposes you to legal risk, malware and no support. Buy from authorised sources and keep proof of purchase.
Plan renewals early
Start renewal discussions well before the expiry date so changes can be made without interruption.
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