Reading for ops leads who want to get this right.
Insights on ownership, accountability, and managing the things your company holds as your team grows.
From office keys to software licences: everything you can track in OwndUp
Track office keys, software licences, laptops, vehicle leases and contracts in one register, with one named owner each and pre-renewal warnings before anything auto-renews.
SaaS renewal management: the playbook for ops leads drowning in subscriptions
A practical SaaS renewal management playbook. Stop discovering renewals on the invoice, decide them on a calendar. Includes a weekly cadence, decision rules, and the four states every renewal should be in.
ISO 27001 Asset Inventory: What Auditors Actually Want to See
Annex A.5.9–A.5.11 in practice: why most spreadsheet asset registers fail ISO 27001 audits, what 'good' looks like, and a 30-day path to an audit-ready inventory.
Excel Alternative for IT Asset Tracking — When to Skip Enterprise ITAM
Spreadsheets vs IT asset management vs OwndUp: honest comparison for 10–500 person teams. When is each the right choice for IT asset tracking?
NIS2 Article 21 Asset Management: What It Means For You
NIS2 Article 21 requires documented asset management, ownership records and audit trails. Practical guide to preparing your organization for compliance.
What Happens to SaaS Subscriptions When an Employee Leaves?
When employees leave, their SaaS subscriptions often stay active. How orphaned licenses cost companies thousands — and a 5-step playbook to stop it.
IT Asset Ownership: Why Every Tool Needs Exactly One Owner
Shared ownership means no ownership. The one-owner-per-item principle eliminates accountability gaps — the foundation of reliable IT asset management.
The Hidden Cost of Unused Software Licenses
Unused software licenses silently drain SaaS budgets. Identify and eliminate SaaS waste with clear ownership accountability — practical steps included.
IT Offboarding Checklist: Prevent Orphaned Assets
A practical IT offboarding checklist that reassigns every asset, SaaS tool and contract before an employee leaves — no orphaned licenses, no audit gaps.
Asset Ownership Tracking: Spreadsheets vs a Dedicated Tool
Most teams track asset ownership in spreadsheets until it breaks. When and why to switch to a dedicated IT asset management tool — decision framework.