--- title: The Official Software Management Guide 2023 description: The recent economic downturn has rattled markets, investors, and growing businesses just like yours. Now more than ever, it’s time to take a hard look at how you manage one of the largest investments you make on a recurring basis - your software. --- [Skip to content](https://resources.cledara.com/the-official-software-management-guide-2023#main-content) [![Cledara](https://25236604.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25236604/hubfs/cledara-logotype-lightbkgnd_(4).png?width=135&height=34&name=cledara-logotype-lightbkgnd_(4).png)](https://www.cledara.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation ![newcoverv2](https://25236604.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/25236604/hubfs/newcoverv2.png?width=987&height=1051&name=newcoverv2.png "newcoverv2") # The Official Software Management Guide In 2023 the balance of efficiency and growth is paramount. Learn how to discover unused, duplicate software while giving your team access to the right tools at the right time. 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