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Software licensing for Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Adobe and more

One supplier for your software licensing across nineteen vendors and six countries. We help you buy the right licences, pay only for what you use and stay ready for any vendor audit.

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At a glance

Software licensing with one accountable supplier

  • 19software vendors on one quote and one renewal calendar
  • 6countries served: Canada, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan
  • 100%genuine licences, supplied as an authorised reseller
  • 1named contact for every software license question

The problem

Why software licensing gets expensive

Software licensing rarely goes wrong in one big moment. It goes wrong slowly. A manager buys a few Adobe seats on a company card. Someone adds Microsoft 365 licences for a project team and nobody removes them afterwards. An old Oracle database gets moved to new hardware with more cores. Each step is small, but after three years the company is paying for software it does not use and running software it has not paid for.

Both problems cost money. Unused software licences are simply wasted budget. Unlicensed software is a risk that can become a large bill if a vendor asks for an audit, and pirated copies are a security problem as well as a legal one, because they often carry malware and never receive updates.

Good software licensing fixes both. It means knowing what you own, knowing what you run, and buying through a supplier who keeps the two in step.

Five common software licensing problems:

  • Unused seats left on former staff
  • Several teams buying the same tool separately
  • Servers licensed for fewer cores than they now have
  • Renewals that roll over at a higher price unnoticed
  • Pirated or grey market keys bought to save money

How it works

How software licensing works with ApexGenTech

The same six steps for every vendor, repeated before each renewal so your software licences stay right sized.

  1. 1DiscoverWhat you own, what you run, who uses it.
  2. 2PlanThe right editions, quantities and terms.
  3. 3QuoteOne clear quote across your vendors.
  4. 4SupplyGenuine licences from an authorised reseller.
  5. 5DeployKeys, tenants and portals set up for you.
  6. 6ReviewUsage checked before every renewal.

Where we supply

Software licensing in Canada, the UK, the Gulf and Pakistan

We supply software licensing to companies in six countries. Vendors set different rules and prices by region, and we know which ones apply where.

Software licensing in Canada

Microsoft, Google, AWS and Adobe licences for Canadian companies, quoted in Canadian dollars where the vendor allows and supported in North American hours.

Software licensing in the UK

Genuine licences for UK businesses, from Microsoft 365 and Adobe teams plans to Oracle and VMware renewals that need careful counting.

Software licensing in the UAE

Licences for companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern Emirates, with quotes prepared for local billing and VAT records.

Software licensing in Saudi Arabia

Microsoft, SAP, Oracle and Autodesk licences for Saudi companies, including help with Arabic settings and data residency questions.

Software licensing in Qatar

Software licensing for Doha based businesses and project offices, including short term licences for construction and engineering teams.

Software licensing in Pakistan

Genuine licences for Pakistani companies, from Microsoft 365 and Windows Server to InPage, CorelDRAW and Odoo, with documents ready for your accounts team.

Licensing models

Software license models explained in plain language

Vendors count usage in different ways. Knowing which model applies is the first step to paying the right amount.

Common software licensing models
ModelHow it is countedTypical vendorsWhat to watch
Per user subscriptionEach named person needs a licence, paid monthly or yearlyMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace, Adobe, OdooRemove leavers quickly; check whether shared accounts are allowed.
Per core or per processorPhysical or virtual processor cores on the serverWindows Server, SQL Server, Oracle Database, VMwareAdding cores or moving to new hardware can change what you owe.
Named user plus or CALPeople or devices that connect to a serverOracle, Windows Server, SAPIndirect use through another system can still count.
Perpetual licenceOne payment for a version you keep, with optional supportCorelDRAW, InPage, Windows Server, SQL ServerSupport and upgrades usually cost extra each year.
Pay as you goWhat you consume each monthAWS, Azure, Google CloudCosts grow quietly without alerts and regular reviews.
Enterprise agreementA multi year contract across many productsMicrosoft, Oracle, SAP, AdobeAnnual true ups and minimum commitments.

Vendors change their rules from time to time. We confirm the current terms for your products in every quote.

Software asset management

Software asset management that keeps you audit ready

Software asset management, often shortened to SAM, is the habit of keeping an accurate record of every licence you own and every installation you run. It sounds like admin, and it is, but it is the admin that saves you when Microsoft, Oracle, SAP or Autodesk sends a letter asking for a licence review.

We build that record for you, keep it current and compare it against your contracts at least once a year. The international standard for this work is ISO/IEC 19770 for IT asset management, and we follow its principles without burying you in paperwork.

If you already use Nexora, every licence and renewal date can live in the Nexora asset register next to your hardware. If a vendor review does arrive, our security audit team can help you prepare the evidence calmly.

What software asset management gives you:

  • A single list of every software license you own
  • Installations matched to entitlements, vendor by vendor
  • Renewal dates in one calendar with reminders
  • Gaps fixed quietly before any audit starts
  • A yearly report your finance team can read

Genuine licences

Why we only supply genuine licences

Cheap keys sold online are tempting. Some are volume keys taken from another company, some are trial keys, and some are simply stolen. They may activate today and stop working next month, and they leave you with no proof of purchase if a vendor asks. In some countries, including Pakistan, unlicensed copies of popular software such as InPage and CorelDRAW are very common, which is exactly why customers ask us for proof that what they buy is real.

We only supply genuine licences as an authorised reseller, and every order comes with the vendor documentation you need. If a deal looks far cheaper than ours, we will happily explain why.

One supplier

Software licensing on one quote and one renewal calendar

Most companies buy software licences from five or more vendors, each with its own portal, renewal date and invoice format. We bring them together. You get one point of contact, one quote that shows every vendor clearly, and one renewal calendar so nothing renews by surprise.

Because we are a software house as well as a licensing supplier, we can also help with what comes next: moving to Microsoft 365, setting up Google Workspace, connecting SAP or Odoo to your other systems through our custom software development team, or keeping everything running under a support agreement. And since licences protect nothing on their own, our cybersecurity services check that the software you pay for is configured safely.

Whether your team writes software license, software licence or simply asks for a quote, the process is the same and the answer comes from a person who knows the products. Our general FAQ covers how we work, and every order follows our terms of service.

FAQ

Software licensing FAQs

What does software licensing from ApexGenTech include?

We review what you use, recommend the right editions and quantities, quote clearly, supply genuine licences as an authorised reseller, set them up for you and review usage before each renewal.

Which vendors do you cover for software licensing?

Microsoft, Google Workspace, AWS, Oracle, SAP, Odoo, Adobe, Autodesk, CorelDRAW, InPage, VMware, Veeam, Red Hat, ManageEngine, SolarWinds, CrowdStrike, Sophos, Bitdefender and Kaspersky. If you need a vendor that is not listed, ask us.

Do you provide software licensing in Saudi Arabia and Qatar?

Yes. Along with Canada, the UK, the UAE and Pakistan, we supply software licensing to companies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Are your software licences genuine?

Yes. We only supply genuine licences as an authorised reseller, with the vendor documentation you need as proof of purchase.

Is it software license or software licence?

Both are correct. In American and Canadian English, license is used for the noun and the verb. In British English, licence is the noun and license is the verb. Search either and you will find the same service.

Can you help us prepare for a software licensing audit?

Yes. Our software asset management work gives you an accurate record of what you own and run, so you can answer a vendor review with evidence rather than guesswork.

Bring your software licensing under control

Send us your current licence list, or just tell us which vendors you use. We will come back with a clear plan and quote.

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