Responding to a software audit can be an arduous, expensive, and
time-consuming process for a company. The remediation process to
close compliance gaps may vary slightly depending on whether the
audit is initiated the software publisher itself or outsourced to
an agency such as BSA| The Software Alliance ("BSA") or
the Software & Industry Information Association
("SIIA").
Because many companies are weary from the time and expense
incurred during the course of the audit, some do not take the
remediation process seriously. The following are tips for
remediation to ensure the post-settlement obligations are met and
the release of liability is secured.
- Determine the best license
for each use case. Smaller companies prefer to purchase
original equipment manufactuer ("OEM") licenses for
operating systems and other software on a case-by-case basis.
However, larger corporations may choose to take advantage of bulk
purchases by entering into site or enterprise agreements
