Software Licensing Made Manageable
Operating systems, office suites, security tools, server software and cloud subscriptions all come with licence terms that are easy to lose track of. VOWTECH helps businesses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and across the UAE work out what they need, obtain genuine licences, deploy them correctly and keep renewals under control.
Know What You Own, What You Use and What You Owe
In most companies software arrives piecemeal: a few licences bought with new computers, a subscription started on a personal card, a server product installed by a previous IT person. Years later nobody can say with confidence what is licensed, what has expired and what is being paid for but no longer used.
That uncertainty carries two costs. Unlicensed or wrongly licensed software exposes the business to vendor audits, legal claims and security risk, because unofficial copies do not receive updates. At the other end, unused subscriptions and duplicated tools quietly drain the budget. A licence review, often run with an IT audit and health check, shows where you stand.
VOWTECH then helps you correct the position and keep it that way — supplying the licences you are short of alongside other IT products, removing what is not needed and keeping a register with renewal dates. For subscriptions such as Microsoft 365, we match each user to a suitable licence type.
Subscription, Perpetual and Server Licensing
Different software is licensed in different ways, and the rules affect both cost and compliance. These are the three models most businesses deal with.
Subscription Licences
Paid monthly or yearly per user, and now the norm for office, email, design and security software. Flexible, but costs creep when leavers keep their licences and nobody reviews the list.
Perpetual & Device Licences
Bought once and tied to a version, a device or a user. Still common for operating systems, specialist engineering or accounting software and some server products.
Server & Access Licences
Server operating systems, databases and similar products are often licensed by processor cores, with separate access licences for the users or devices that connect. Virtualisation changes the calculation.
How We Help
From a one-time clean-up to ongoing licence administration as part of your IT support.
Licence Review
We inventory the software installed across computers and servers, collect the licences and invoices you hold and compare the two to show shortfalls and surplus.
Licensing Advice
Guidance on which edition, licence model and quantity fit your users and infrastructure, explained in plain language before anything is ordered.
Licence Supply
Genuine licences sourced through authorised distribution channels for operating systems, productivity suites, security software, backup tools and server products.
Deployment & Activation
Software installed, activated and assigned to the right users or devices, with keys and portal accounts recorded under company ownership rather than an individual.
Renewal & Subscription Management
A calendar of renewal dates with reminders in good time, plus a check before each renewal on whether the quantity is still correct.
Licence Register & Reporting
A maintained register of what is owned, where it is installed, who uses it and when it expires — the first thing requested in any vendor or internal audit.
From Inventory to Ongoing Control
A five-step cycle that brings licensing into order and keeps it there.
Needs Analysis
We establish which software each role needs and which products the business depends on.
Licence Assessment
Installed software is compared with licences held to identify gaps, expired items and unused seats.
Procurement
You receive a clear quotation for what is missing, and licences are ordered in the company name.
Deployment & Tracking
Licences are installed or assigned, and every item is entered in the licence register.
Review & Reporting
The position is reviewed periodically and before renewals, with a short report for management.
Why Licence Management Deserves Attention
Licensing is rarely urgent until a renewal is missed or an audit letter arrives. A little structure avoids both.
Legal Protection
Properly licensed software, with proof of purchase on file, removes the exposure that comes with copied or unlicensed installations.
Security Updates
Genuine, supported software receives security patches. Unofficial copies and expired products are a common entry point for malware.
Spending Under Control
Reclaiming unused subscriptions and choosing suitable editions keeps software costs in line with actual headcount.
Tied into Your IT Support
As an Abu Dhabi-based IT services company, VOWTECH can manage licences alongside the systems they run on.
Software Licensing Questions
How do we find out whether our software is properly licensed?
What are the risks of using unlicensed software?
Can you manage our Microsoft 365 licences?
Who should own the licence accounts and keys?
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Malware and spam protection for users and mailboxes.
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Learn moreNot Sure Where Your
Licences Stand?
Tell us roughly how many users and servers you have. We will review what is installed, what is owned and what needs attention.