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Managing all these SaaS apps – anyone else struggling?

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anyone else has run into the chaos of too many SaaS tools popping up across teams? We’ve been in the same boat, people signing up for apps left, right and centre, and it’s a nightmare keeping track of what’s actually being used.

We ended up trying a platform (gritt.io) that gives a full overview of all the SaaS in use, both approved and shadow IT. It’s been handy for spotting rogue apps, tracking costs, and putting some governance in place without just telling people “no”.

What’s clever is how it nudges users instead of blocking them outright, little reminders to turn on MFA or close dormant accounts, that sort of thing. We’ve also automated some access stuff for leavers, which has cut down on risk.

Results so far: fewer rogue apps, better cost visibility, and a bit more peace of mind on security.

Would love to hear if anyone else has tackled this in a similar way or if you’ve got tips on keeping SaaS under control without turning into the office police!

Cheers.

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