When it comes to software license compliance, being compliant
with the publisher's licensing rules can be daunting enough.
But compliance won't stop a software audit.
When a company receives an audit notice, the first stop should
be the end-user license agreement (EULA). There are some key themes
to look for, and they may not always be so obvious – such as
a specific Audits section. It's important to find an answer to
the question: How Often Can the Publisher Audit?
The frequency of audits can vary dramatically from one publisher
to another. A typical frequency tends to be every 12 months.
However, some publishers will leave the frequency to a reasonable
number, which means a number reasonable to the publisher. Even
worse, there may be no frequency mentioned at all so that there is
no limit to the number of times a company may be audited.
