Software Asset Management
Sting gives Software Asset Management teams precise visibility into actual tool usage — both sanctioned and shadow — at the moment employees engage with applications.
It’s browser-based, zero-telemetry, and on-premises — making it well-suited for organizations that need accurate utilization data without sending sensitive information outside their environment.
The Problem for Software Asset Management Teams
Most SAM teams rely on vague signals like “last login date” provided by vendors, which often overstate actual usage. At the same time, significant shadow tool adoption goes unseen, making it difficult to optimize licenses, identify shelfware, or understand real employee demand.
Without accurate, granular data, license true-ups and portfolio rationalization decisions are often made with incomplete information.
How Sting helps
Sting tracks usage at the hour-and-minute level at the point of intent. This allows you to see exactly how much time employees actually spend in tools — not just whether they logged in. It also surfaces which shadow tools have sustained usage, giving you clear data to evaluate replacements or formal onboarding.
Outcomes
Push back on inflated vendor license counts with precise internal data
Identify real demand for shadow tools to support better portfolio decisions
Reduce shelfware and improve license optimization accuracy
Build stronger business cases for tool consolidation or replacement