Got unlicensed software running at work? It could cost you thousands

Software licensing and subscription fees can be a significant business expense, particularly if your business requires specialized or industry-specific software that can cost thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars per license — and for which there is very little competition in the market.
Software vendors often include strict user authentication requirements and limitations on the number of authorized users. Even unintentional violations of these terms can have immediate and expe