Over the last few years, departments across the org have rapidly adopted SaaS tools—often without central oversight.
Now, many IT leaders are realizing the cost:
🚨 Shadow IT
💰 Redundant subscriptions
🧩 Siloed systems
🔐 Security and compliance risks
📊 Lack of visibility into ROI
SaaS sprawl isn’t just a tech issue—it’s a business risk.
Here’s how forward-thinking CIOs are regaining control:
1. Centralized SaaS inventory – know what’s being used, by whom, and why
2. Governance frameworks – approval workflows without killing agility
3. Usage-based rationalization – cut or consolidate low-value tools
4. SaaS management platforms (SMPs) – automate visibility and compliance
5. Executive alignment – make SaaS accountability cross-functional
In an era where budgets are scrutinized and security is non-negotiable, strategic SaaS governance is no longer optional.