Only 31% of Organizations Have Visibility into AI Software as Spend Surges, Flexera Report Finds

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Flexera's 2026 State of ITAM Report reveals that only 31% of organizations have accurate visibility into their AI software, even as nearly half track AI as part of software spend. The survey of 512 technology professionals found that 59% of respondents say wasted AI spend has increased year over year. Complete IT asset visibility dropped to 36%, while 48% were audited in the last year and 44% spent over $1 million on software audits over three years. Microsoft remained the most frequent auditor at 64%, with Oracle rising to 38% and Adobe to 32%. ITAM teams spend 32% of their time on software optimization, followed by audit response and allocation at 22% each.

Impact on stocks 3

Artificial Intelligence▼ · 3 stocks
Microsoft Corporation
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▼ NegativeRegulationrelevance

Microsoft is the most frequent auditor (64%), which could lead to customer friction and increased audit costs for its clients.

Adobe Systems Incorporated
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▼ NegativeRegulationrelevance

Adobe is named as a frequent software auditor (32%), which may increase compliance costs for customers and potentially harm its reputation.

Oracle Corporation
ORCL
▼ NegativeRegulationrelevance

Oracle's audit frequency rose to 38%, potentially increasing customer dissatisfaction and audit-related expenses.

Theme Impact 2

Off-coverage companies 1

Flexera Software LLCPrivate▲ Positive
Demandrelevance

Flexera's report highlights growing need for IT asset visibility, directly benefiting Flexera's software solutions.

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