IT Automation

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What is a SaaS management platform | The complete 2026 guide

What is a SaaS management platform (SMP)? Learn the 2026 definition, key features, benefits, common use cases, and how it improves security in the AI era.

BetterCloud

16 min read

The fundamentals of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Role-based access control (RBAC) isn’t exactly a new methodology, but it helps IT admins secure their SaaS environments. Here’s a primer on the fundamentals.

BetterCloud

8 min read

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The 2026 guide: Best practices for SaaS management

Improve SaaS operations with best practices for SaaS management. Learn how automated SaaS operations, risk management, and spend optimization can streamline enterprise IT.

BetterCloud

13 min read

The 2026 guide to zero-touch automation

Discover zero-touch automation for IT! Boost efficiency, security, & productivity by automating tasks like help desk tickets & data protection with an SMP.

BetterCloud

7 min read

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Optimize SaaS usage: How to prevent shelfware with software asset management strategies

Learn how to optimize SaaS usage using software asset management and application portfolio management to slash costs, prevent shelfware, and improve license ROI.

Stephanie Solis

10 min read

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Signs you need SaaS spend management: Stop the budget leak and gain control

Unused licenses killing your budget? Recognize the signs that you need SaaS spend management. Drive unused software license reclamation, SaaS rightsizing, and more.

Stephanie Solis

12 min read

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Empower your workforce: Automated IT self service is here

Automated IT self service made easy! BetterCloud’s Self-Service Agent & Wait for Approvals in Slack reduce IT workload, and empower employees.

BetterCloud

4 min read

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#1 Way to prevent ex-employees from compromising IT security

How to prevent ex-employees from compromising IT security: Automate offboarding with HRIS triggered offboarding automation to eliminate dangerous access gaps.

BetterCloud

5 min read

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Simplifying management of student tech and Google Workspace for Education

Simplifying student tech and Google Workspace for Education admin is made easier with the BetterCloud unified SaaS management admin console built for IT.

Stephanie Solis

4 min read