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SaaS Knowledge

The Cledara blog is your go-to resource for mastering the complexities of SaaS purchasing and vendor management. Whether you're a CFO navigating the nuances of SaaS licenses or learning best practices for SaaS governance, we provide essential insights to help you make informed, cost-effective decisions.

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Written by Procurement Experts

With detailed guides on topics such as managing SaaS subscriptions, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with IT to optimize software usage, Cledara’s experts empower financial leaders to take control of their SaaS procurement strategy and ensure compliance across their organizations.

SaaS Governance for CFOs: Why Collaboration with IT Matters

SaaS governance is essential for CFOs to collaborate with IT in managing SaaS applications to control costs, mitigate security risks, ensure compliance, and optimize software usage across the organization.

SaaS License: What They Entail and How to Negotiate

Navigating the diverse landscape of SaaS licensing models can be daunting for a CFO, but understanding their nuances is crucial for making informed decisions that optimize costs and functionality for your organization.

Security & Compliance

9 Shadow IT Risks (And How to Avoid Them)

There’s no point triple locking your door if you leave a window wide open. Here’s 9 eye-watering shadow IT risks to beware of—and how to mitigate them.

What Is SaaS Procurement?

SaaS procurement encompasses the entire lifecycle of a SaaS tool within a company. From identifying a need, purchasing the solution, assessing its security and compliance, and implementing it.

Accounting SaaS Comparison: Xero vs Sage vs Quickbooks

Looking to replace your current accounting SaaS tool? In this post, we compare Xero vs Sage vs Quickbooks, exploring features, pricing, integrations & more.

Saas Spend Management: 8 Effective Tips to Get The Most out of Your Software

Discover, buy, manage and cancel your business software with ease.

Payment SaaS Comparison: Paddle vs Spreedly vs Digital River

A comprehensive look at a few of the most popular payments SaaS.

Zylo vs Cledara: Which Is Better for Your Company?

An in-depth comparison of two popular SaaS Management tools.

Best Zylo Competitors You Should Check Out

Are you seeking a reliable SaaS management solution other than Zylo? Read about the available alternatives to help you make a more informed decision.

5 Best SaaS Management Tools to Keep Track of Your Apps in 2022

Here are the best tools to keep track of your software subscriptions in 2022

Top 7 BetterCloud Competitors in 2022

Here's a summary of the top alternatives of Bettercoud.

8 Best Productiv Competitors

Looking for a dependable SaaS management platform other than Productiv? Check out this article where we examine the top 8 competitors.

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