Is Your Home-Grown Software Distribution Solution Ready For the Cloud?

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October 21, 2019

Overview

Many school IT teams build their own systems and processes to manage software licenses and entitlements. This is understandable. Developing a solution in house can seem cheaper than adopting a third-party option, and schools often feel it’s the only way to address their unique needs. But there are significant hidden costs and other pitfalls to this approach. So, is an inhouse solution best for your school? Here are some questions to ask during your strategic planning.

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