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# Certero

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# Certero

> Certero is an AI-powered hybrid IT asset management company, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Warrington, UK. The CerteroX platform delivers unified visibility, observability, management, and governance across ITAM, SAM, SaaS, Cloud, and AI — helping organizations reduce IT cost and risk through a single pane of glass.

## Company

- [About Certero](https://www.certero.com/about-us/): Company history, mission, and leadership. Founded 2007, offices in UK, US (Chicago), and Australia (Sydney), serving customers in 30+ countries.
- [Contact Certero](https://www.certero.com/contact-us/): Request a demo or speak to the team.
- [Schedule a Demo](https://www.certero.com/schedule-a-demo/): Book a personalized CerteroX platform demonstration.
- [Case Studies](https://www.certero.com/case-studies/): Customer success stories across ITAM, SAM, SaaS, and Cloud.
- [Blog](https://www.certero.com/blog/): Articles on ITAM, SAM, SaaS management, cloud cost optimization, and AI governance.
- [Documentation](https://docs.certero.com/): Technical documentation and product guides.
- [Data Sheets](https://www.certero.com/datasheet/): Downloadable product data sheets.

## Platform

- [CerteroX](https://www.certero.com/certerox/): The unified AI-powered hybrid IT asset management platform. Gartner Peer Insights #1 rated, four-time Customers' Choice winner. 97% of customers would recommend. Software Recognition Database (SRDB) with 3.5 million titles.

## Solutions

- [CerteroX ITAM](https://www.certero.com/itam/): IT asset management covering hardware and software asset visibility, lifecycle management, and compliance.
- [CerteroX SAM](https://www.certero.com/sam/): Software asset management for license compliance, optimization, and audit defense. Includes vendor-specific products: Certero for Oracle, Certero for IBM, Certero for SAP Applications.
- [CerteroX SaaS Management](https://www.certero.com/saas/): Shadow IT and Shadow AI discovery, SaaS subscription optimization. 35,000+ application catalog, 200+ SaaS connectors, identity provider integration (Entra ID, Okta). Customers report up to 40% SaaS cost reduction.
- [CerteroX Cloud Management](https://www.certero.com/cloud/): Multi-cloud visibility and FinOps capabilities across 8 cloud and data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Kubernetes, Databricks, Datadog, Snowflake). Customers save 38% on average. FOCUS-compatible reporting.
- [CerteroX Command Center Enterprise](https://www.certero.com/certerox/): Federated reporting across all CerteroX solutions — Cloud, SaaS, ITAM, and SAM unified into one executive dashboard. AI chat assistant (Azure-hosted, secure by design) with natural language queries against live data. Extensible via MCP for custom data sources.
- [CerteroX AI](https://www.certero.com/ai/): Coming soon. A single pane of glass for AI estate management — Shadow AI discovery, AI usage monitoring, AI spend tracking, risk classification, and lifecycle governance.

## Cloud Capabilities

- [Cloud Visibility](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-visibility/): Multi-cloud resource inventory across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Kubernetes, Databricks, Datadog, and Snowflake.
- [Cloud Monitoring](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-monitoring/): Usage monitoring, tag governance, and orphaned resource detection.
- [Cloud Forecasting](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-forecasting/): Spend prediction, budget tracking, and trend analysis.
- [Cloud Cost Optimization](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-cost-optimization/): Reserved instance modeling, rightsizing, anomaly detection, and automated savings recommendations.
- [Cloud Budget Alerts](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-budget-alerts/): Configurable budget thresholds with automated alerting.
- [Cloud Optimization Services](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-optimization-services/): Managed FinOps services delivered by Certero specialists.
- [Cloud Policy Enforcement](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-policy-enforcement/): Cloud governance and compliance policy management.
- [FOCUS Reporting](https://www.certero.com/cloud/cloud-focus-reporting/): FinOps Foundation FOCUS-compatible cost reporting across cloud providers.
- [OCI & Kubernetes Support](https://www.certero.com/cloud/oci-kubernetes-support/): Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Kubernetes cost management.

## SaaS Capabilities

- [Shadow IT Discovery](https://www.certero.com/saas/shadow-it/): Discover unauthorized SaaS applications across the organization via browser extension and identity provider integration.
- [SaaS Monitoring](https://www.certero.com/saas/saas-monitoring/): Usage tracking, license utilization, and adoption analysis.
- [SaaS Contract Renewal](https://www.certero.com/saas/saas-contract-renewal/): Renewal calendar with advance visibility for renegotiation or cancellation.
- [SaaS Optimization](https://www.certero.com/saas/saas-optimization/): License reclamation, subscription consolidation, and cost reduction.
- [SaaS Governance](https://www.certero.com/saas/saas-governance/): Access reviews, risky app identification, and compliance tracking.
- [SaaS Policy Enforcement](https://www.certero.com/saas/policy-enforcement/): Application classification and lifecycle status management.

## SAM Capabilities

- [Software Asset Visibility](https://www.certero.com/sam/software-asset-visibility/): Discover and inventory all software across your estate.
- [Software Usage Analytics](https://www.certero.com/sam/software-usage-analytics/): Measure actual software usage to identify waste and optimization opportunities.
- [Contract Renewals](https://www.certero.com/sam/contract-renewals/): Track software agreements and renewal dates.
- [ELP & License Optimization](https://www.certero.com/sam/elp-and-license-optimization/): Effective License Position calculation for compliance and cost management.
- [Software License Optimization](https://www.certero.com/sam/software-license-optimization/): Harvest unused licenses and reduce software spend.
- [SAM Managed Services](https://www.certero.com/sam/sam-managed-services/): Expert SAM operations delivered by Certero specialists.
- [Lifecycle Management](https://www.certero.com/sam/lifecycle-management/): End-to-end software lifecycle governance.
- [Software Policy Enforcement](https://www.certero.com/sam/software-policy-enforcement/): Enforce software usage policies across the organization.
- [Access Control](https://www.certero.com/sam/access-control/): Role-based software access governance.
- [Software Audit Service](https://www.certero.com/sam/software-audit-service/): Audit defense preparation and vendor audit support.

## ITAM Capabilities

- [Application & Software Inventory](https://www.certero.com/itam/application-software-inventory/): Discover and catalog all installed software using the 3.5 million title SRDB.
- [Cloud Asset Visibility](https://www.certero.com/itam/itam-cloud-asset-visibility/): Extend ITAM visibility into cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- [Hardware Asset Visibility](https://www.certero.com/itam/hardware-asset-visibility/): Complete hardware inventory across desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices.
- [Network Device Discovery](https://www.certero.com/itam/network-device-discovery/): Discover printers, switches, routers, and network infrastructure via SNMP.
- [Software Usage Monitoring](https://www.certero.com/itam/software-usage-monitoring/): Track actual application usage for license optimization and compliance.
- [License Reconciliation](https://www.certero.com/itam/license-reconciliation/): Match software installations against entitlements.
- [Managed Services](https://www.certero.com/itam/managed-services/): Expert ITAM operations delivered by Certero specialists.
- [Asset Lifecycle Management](https://www.certero.com/itam/asset-lifecycle-management/): Automated lifecycle workflows from procurement to retirement.
- [ITSM & CMDB Integration](https://www.certero.com/itam/itsm-cmdb-integration/): Bi-directional ServiceNow CMDB synchronization.
- [Audit Management](https://www.certero.com/itam/audit-management/): Audit readiness and compliance reporting.

## AI Capabilities (Coming Soon)

- [CerteroX AI](https://www.certero.com/ai/): Coming soon. Shadow AI detection, AI cost optimization, AI vendor management, and AI policy and compliance — unified across the CerteroX platform.

## Integration and Connectivity

- [Platform Connectors](https://www.certero.com/certerox/): Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, SCCM, Cisco Meraki, VMware vSphere, Nutanix, Oracle VM, oVirt/RHV, XenServer, ServiceNow CMDB. Vendor licensing: Certero for Oracle, Certero for IBM, Certero for SAP Applications. SaaS APIs: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, Salesforce. Open APIs: OData v4 and REST.
- [SaaS Application Connectors](https://www.certero.com/saas/): 200+ SaaS application connectors. Browser extension discovery across Chromium browsers with 35,000+ application recognition catalog. Identity provider integration (Entra ID, Okta).
- [Cloud Platform Connections](https://www.certero.com/cloud/): 8 cloud and data platforms — AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Kubernetes, Databricks, Datadog, Snowflake. FOCUS-compatible reporting.
- [ServiceNow Integration](https://www.certero.com/itam/servicenow-integration/): Bi-directional CMDB synchronization for unified configuration management.

## Certifications and Partnerships

- FinOps Foundation member
- Microsoft Partner
- Oracle Certified Partner
- ISO 27001 certified
- Cyber Essentials Plus certified
- SOC 2 compliant

## Optional

- [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/software-asset-management-tools/vendor/certero): Independent customer reviews. 83% five-star ratings, sole Customers' Choice 2024.
- [FinOps Foundation](https://www.finops.org/members/certero/): Certero's FinOps Foundation membership page.
- [FinOps Landscape](https://www.finops.org/landscape/): FinOps Foundation certified platform directory — CerteroX is a listed FinOps tool.
- [Locations](https://www.certero.com/locations/): Office locations in UK, US, and Australia.
- [Deal Registration](https://www.certero.com/deal-reg-form/): Partner deal registration form.
- [CerteroX Login](https://cc.certero.com/): Customer login portal.