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What's Behind Grammarly's 3x Enterprise Growth? Three Years of Usage Data Has Answers
What’s Behind Grammarly’s 3x Enterprise Growth? Three Years of Usage Data from Torii Has Answers
Introducing the Torii CLI
Introducing the Torii CLI: an OpenAPI-driven command line tool to explore the Torii API, run calls, and pipe SaaS data into scripts and AI agents.
How to Track AI Costs in 2026
AI spending is growing fast and getting hard to control. Here's how to track AI costs across your stack in 2026, from manual methods to automated p...
The Enterprise IGA Blueprint
The Enterprise IGA Blueprint: a board-ready framework with reference architecture, KPIs, and a 180-day plan to reduce identity risk and prove ROI.
Heading to Oktane? Here's Every Networking Event
Heading to Oktane 2025 in Las Vegas? Here's every networking event, reception, and mixer around the conference—mapped by date, time, and location.
The Future of IGA in a Sprawling World
The future of IGA: why identity governance must start with usage-based discovery as AI agents and machine identities outnumber humans 80 to 1.
It's Time to Measure Real Usage: Introducing Torii Research
Introducing Torii Research: monthly, live rankings of workplace apps based on anonymized usage across hundreds of organizations—no surveys, no spin.
The Evolution of SaaS Management: Torii's Path as a Gartner® Recognized Leader
Torii CEO Uri Haramati traces the evolution of SaaS management—from niche startup to Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SaaS Management.
Are Dashboards Dead in the Age of Chat?
Are dashboards dead? How LLM-powered chat is transforming analytics from static screens into conversations—and where dashboards keep falling short.
Orchestrate or Obsolete: Democratized Digital Delivery and IT’s Role in the Era of AI
Democratized digital delivery is here: why IT's future in the AI era lies in orchestration, not gatekeeping—told through one sysadmin's very bad day.
All-in-One SaaS Management Proven by G2: How Torii Takes the Lead
G2's new SaaS Management Platform Grid ranks Torii #1 with the highest satisfaction score—proof that all-in-one platforms beat siloed point tools.
How to Empower Your Organization with an Application Catalog
Discover the power of an Application Catalog, a centralized platform to streamline SaaS adoption, reduce shadow IT, and improve the employee experi...
User Access Reviews: Say Goodbye to Spreadsheets
Torii's built-in User Access Reviews replace spreadsheets with automated, audit-ready reviews—verify permissions and take action all in one place.
Artificial Intelligence for SaaS: How Torii Leverages AI
Explore how Torii's AI features elevate SaaS management. Streamline contract data, get instant Slackbot insights, and boost efficiency.
Next-Gen Automation: Torii’s Exciting Workflow Experience
Discover Torii's Automation Center. Design visual workflows, use real-time event triggers, and elevate IT automation
How to Proactively Fight SaaS & AI Sprawl
How IT teams proactively fight SaaS and AI sprawl: win leadership buy-in, assess your management maturity, and move from firefighting to strategy.
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
Learn how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) replaces complex MxN AI integrations with a universal open standard—and how Torii's MCP Server enables it.
How To Build a Resilient IT Operations Tech Stack
Build a resilient IT operations tech stack for security, performance, and growth. Discover key strategies and why Torii is a G2 Top 50 Best Softwar...
G2 Summer Report: Torii Leads All SMPs and is Awarded Top 50 Best Software
Latest G2 Reports are here and Torii takes #1 among SaaS Management Platforms (SMP)! Dominating SaaS Management Platforms & SaaS Spend Management
Shadow AI Response Kit: A Framework for Discovery and Governance
A Shadow AI response kit for IT leaders: a practical framework for discovering ungoverned AI tools and building right-sized governance for any org.
Top 12 Cloud Migration Service Providers (Updated for 2025)
Compare the top 12 cloud migration service providers for 2025—full-service firms and niche specialists—rated on reviews, strengths, and weaknesses.
Customizable SaaS Dashboards: Software Insights For Your Intelligence Center
Torii's customizable SaaS dashboards turn scattered software data into role-specific insights—drag-and-drop widgets, filters, and layouts for every...
12 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025: An Expert-Sourced Consensus
12 cybersecurity trends for 2025, aggregated from top expert publications—from AI-driven attacks to the action points security leaders should take ...
Undo Workflow Errors: Restore Version History and Edit With Confidence
Undo workflow errors in Torii: restore any previous workflow version from edit history in a few clicks, so automation mistakes never become roadblo...
Better Contract Lifecycle Management with Torii: How AI and Automation Help
Contract lifecycle management doesn't have to be painful. Learn how Torii uses AI and automation to improve vendor relationships and renewal workfl...
User-Centric SaaS Management: Empowering Teams with a 360° View
Torii's User Detail View centralizes employee data from HR systems, IdPs, and apps into one 360° hub—one source of truth for IT, HR, and Security.
Scheduled Reports: Instant Insights, Perfect Timing
Torii's Scheduled Reports automatically send SaaS insights to Finance, Security, and leadership on your schedule—no digging or reminders needed.
How to Make a Data Map: Risk Management, Compliance and Governance
Unlock a 9-step framework to map your data landscape, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure robust data management, risk management, and compliance.
Stabilizing Your IT Ecosystem: A Hierarchical Way to Connect Core Systems and SaaS Tools
Stabilize your IT ecosystem with a three-layer hierarchy connecting core enterprise systems, a SaaS management hub, and distributed apps and tools.
The Four Step Security Framework
Security doesn't have to be complicated. In this article, we share a simple, four-step framework to help you improve the security posture of your o...
How To Do Full Application Discovery
How to do full application discovery: a step-by-step playbook for uncovering every SaaS app in your organization, including shadow IT, in 1-2 weeks.
SaaS-Ops Starter Kit: Five Workflows for IT Operations
Discover five essential SaaS workflows to streamline IT operations, reduce risks, and boost efficiency with smart automation.
Software Knockout: How App Comparison Consolidates Your Tech Stack
Streamline your SaaS stack by eliminating redundant apps. See how Torii's App Comparison helps you cut costs, enhance security, and optimize your s...
How to Stop Paying for Idle Software Licenses
Optimize your SaaS license utilization with Torii's comprehensive monitoring tool. Ready to maximize your tech investments?
What is Shadow IT? [Tactics and Strategies for 2025]
Shadow IT - Friend? Foe? Or something Else? Learn about the reasons, risks, and rationale behind one of the more mysterious threats in the modern c...
Spot the Difference: Identify SaaS Contract Value vs. Actual Expenses
Compare SaaS contract value vs. actual expenses in Torii to catch usage-based overages and surprise costs before they quietly drain your budget.
How Internal IT Earns Buy-in From Operations Leadership and Stakeholders
How internal IT earns buy-in from Operations leadership: understand ops priorities, talk outcomes over features, and back your pitch with solid data.
How to Automate the Whole Employee Lifecycle
How to automate the whole employee lifecycle—not just onboarding and offboarding. Handle promotions, role changes, and leave with Torii workflows.
G2 SaaS Spend Management: Three Emerging Trends in 2025
G2's SaaS Spend Management report: explore three emerging trends, the category's top leaders, and why spend visibility is critical for cloud app bu...
What Are the Best ITSM Products for IT Teams?
Discover the top ITSM products for IT teams! Explore tactics, best practices, and tips for navigating this crucial question. Elevate your IT operat...
Manage Licenses for All Apps: Get Granular SaaS Data Control
Manage licenses for all apps in Torii—even without API access. Import, parse, and augment license data for granular, accurate SaaS data control.
Rethinking IT: Transforming Challenges into New Opportunities
Bobby Abdullah, Gorillas' first full-time IT hire, shares how SaaS management and automation helped him scale IT from 150 to 15,000 employees.
Renewals Yearly Summary: Your Key to Contract Management
The Renewals Yearly Summary report gives IT a top-down waterfall view of annual contract spending—renewals, closures, and cost increases—in one chart.
Torii Named a Leader in First-Ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for SaaS Management Platforms
Torii is named a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for SaaS Management Platforms, recognized for its vision and ability to execute.
What is a Software Asset Management (SAM) Tool?
Do you need a SAM Tool? It's a powerful software solution for monitoring and managing all your software assets.
What is a Compliance Tool?
Discover what a Compliance Tool is and why it's essential for your business. Understand compliance with ease!
GigaOm Radar for SaaS Management Platforms: Insights From the Report
Learn about GigaOm's Radar for SaaS Management Platforms. Get insights and considerations before reading the report for yourself.
27 Tips for Software Cost Savings [Ultimate Guide]
Discover actionable steps to find software cost savings , clean up subscriptions , and bring visibility to your spend management!
Merge Users: How to Combine Your Email Aliases
Introducing Merge Users: Say goodbye to juggling multiple email aliases. Combine them all under one user for seamless communication.
Application Rationalization: The Complete Guide
Learn the process of application rationalization, an evaluation method to optimize your technology stack. Understand your SaaS and save more!
Renewal Management Requires Visibility and Automation: How Torii's Integration with Zip and Ironclad Helps
Centralize your renewal management in one place with Torii. From contract terms to license reclamation workflows—keep your team on the same page
What is a Saas Integration? Examples and Best Practice
Learn how to seamlessly integrate your SaaS applications. Discover the benefits of Saas Integration today!
New Feature: Agent-less Desktop Discovery without Compromising Security
Desktop app discovery—without agents: see how Torii integrates desktop monitoring apps for a unified, secure view of software data, from cloud to d...
What is Access Review?
An essential guide to Access Review Understand how this process helps manage user access rights efficiently. Don't miss out on this important concept!
What is a Change Request?
Easily understand the concept of a Change Request with our glossary article. Learn how it influences tech projects and more!
What is an IT Administrator?
Discover the essential role of an IT Administrator, the go-to expert for managing and maintaining technology systems.
What is IT Assessment?
Discover the world of IT assessment with our comprehensive glossary! Unravel the complexities of this essential process. #ITassessment #techglossary
What is Networking Equipment?
A comprehensive glossary of networking equipment terms explained in simple language. Enhance your tech knowledge and get connected!
What is Policy Compliance?
Understand Policy Compliance – A comprehensive glossary explaining essential terms of maintaining regulatory standards.
What are RFI, RFP, and RFQ, and how do they differ?
Understanding RFI, RFP, and RFQ: A tech glossary Clear up any confusion around these terms and how they impact procurement.
Who are Sailpoint's Competitors?
Discover the top Sailpoint competitors Learn about the leading rivals in the identity governance market in our comprehensive glossary.
What is a Service Owner?
Learn what a Service Owner does: manage and optimize services, understand the impact and risks, and apply strategic solutions in the digital landsc...
What is a Software Reseller?
Learn about the role of a Software Reseller and how they help distribute and sell software products. Discover the ins and outs of this tech concept!
What is Tugboat Logic (TBL)?
Discover the importance of Tugboat Logic in simplifying and automating your security compliance Stay protected and compliant effortlessly!
What is Usage Monitoring?
Discover the importance of Usage Monitoring in tech! Learn how it helps improve efficiency and optimize resources. #tech #monitoring
What are User Access Reviews?
Understand the importance of User Access Reviews in managing digital security and user permissions effectively.
What is User Provisioning?
Discover what User Provisioning is and how it simplifies access management! Learn the basics and key terms in our glossary.
What is a Vendor Manager?
Learn the ins and outs of the vendor manager. This critical role can save you headaches and cash with a few critical skills.
Torii + Rippling: Enhanced Employee Management
Torii and Rippling unite to transform employee and SaaS management—tackling Shadow IT, boosting security, ensuring compliance, and optimizing costs.
What are Discovery Tools?
Unlock the power of discovery tools! From search engines to content aggregators, learn how these tools help you find what you need.
What is Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)?
Learn what Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) means in tech, why it matters, and how it raises software quality and assurance.
Introducing Torii Basic—a Letter From the CEO
Today marks the official launch of Torii Basic, a new and improved way for any organization to get started with SaaS Management.
Is Torii Basic Worth the Cost? [Full Review and Recommendation]
Curious about the price and power of Torii SaaS Management Platform? Look no further, we'll dig in and see how Torii's new Basic tier compares to t...
What is an IT Service Manager?
Learn what an IT Service Manager does—optimize IT operations and service delivery with ITSM tools, process automation, and security management.
What is a Log Analysis?
Unlock insights and boost system performance with log analysis. Tap into actionable intelligence and safeguard against threats with advanced techni...
What is Saas Security?
Understand and enhance your SaaS security: Gain best practices about responsibilities, standards like ISO 27001, and training.
What is Security & Compliance?
Curious about security and compliance (S&C)? Learn how to keep your org safe with frameworks, assessments, policies, and trainings.
What is a Secure Server (SS)?
Learn what makes a server secure in this guide to secure server protocols, best practices, and tools—encryption, firewalls, authentication, and more.
What is Security Management (SM)?
Learn the fundamentals of security management—what it is, best practices, tools, and examples—plus how a platform like Torii enhances SM in organiz...
Automatic Real-Time Offboarding For Okta, BambooHR, and Google Workspace
Learn how Torii enables real-time offboarding workflows for Okta, BambooHR, and Google Workspace users. Monitor events live, take action fast, auto...
Top 12 Software License Manager Tools in 2024
Need license utilization insight? This guide compares software license managers to help you find the best fit for your needs
Top 16 Spend Management Software Solutions for 2024
Compare the top Spend Management Software Solutions. Unlock the secrets to smarter business spending decisions and optimize your budget
How to Get Started with Torii SMP
Simplify SaaS management and learn how to get started with Torii. Choose the right package for your IT needs.
Torii Earns Top Rating for SaaS Management in G2 Fall 2023 Grid Reports
Torii earns the top rating for SaaS Management in G2's Fall 2023 Grid Reports, leading both SaaS Spend and Operations with a 95% satisfaction score.
Open Platform: How Torii is Changing The Narrative For SMPs
Unlock the full potential of SaaS management with Torii's open platform. Integrate external systems, utilize plugins, and join the developer community
Torii Earns Top Rating for SaaS Management in G2 Summer 2023 Grid Reports
Torii earns top SaaS Management ranking by G2 reviewers for 5th quarter in a row
How the Advanced Data Engine Benefits IT Managers
Torii's Advanced Data Engine unifies, normalizes, and maps your SaaS data in real time—surfacing hidden insights, automation, and cost-saving recom...
How to Increase IT Cost Efficiency: Internal Chargeback and Showback
Unravel the IT chargeback model, learn to allocate resources, and understand showback—plus how Torii simplifies and optimizes the process.
Improve Your SOC 2 Controls List: 7 Best Practices For Your 2026 Audit
Step up audit preparedness with 7 best practices for your SOC 2 controls list, and see how Torii supports accountability, security, and data manage...
New Torii Report Finds 73% of CIOs Lack Insights into their Cloud App Spend
IT pros reveal they're energized by their profession but stressed about cloud app spending and cybersecurity
The Ultimate SaaS HQ: Torii's Insight Dashboard for Comprehensive IT Management
Torii's Insight Dashboard simplifies IT management, empowers stakeholders, and drives data-based decisions with centralized SaaS information.
How to Forward Google Workspace Emails of Past Employees (2026 Guide)
Step by step guide on how to use G-Suite groups to keep email forwarding without keeping the original user account.
IT Pros Rate Torii Tops for SaaS Management in Spring '23 Grid Reports
G2 says businesses rate Torii as best solution for managing SaaS costs and automating SaaS operations like onboarding and offboarding
How to Get License Management and Cost Savings Recommendations Automatically in Torii
Boost ROI with Torii's SaaS management platform—get actionable license management & cost-saving recommendations effortlessly.
What is Vendor Evaluation (Supplier Evaluation)?
Optimize your procurement with an effective vendor evaluation . Set criteria, involve key departments, and use data for informed decisions.
Torii Wins Awards for Best Customer Support and Great Place to Work
Torii makes it easy for IT pros to manage and reduce spend on cloud apps, with a customer success team that is hyper focused on customer success
No-Code Workflows in Focus: How Torii Makes Automation Seamless
Discover the power of Torii's No-Code Workflow Builder! Simplify automation, and streamline processes, all without writing a single line of code
The IT Checklist for Employee Offboarding (Updated for 2026)
Updated for 2026: 10-step IT employee offboarding checklist covering SaaS account closure, access revocation, license reclamation, and AI tool offb...
Inflection Point: Changing The Trajectory for Women in Tech
Discover how one woman's journey through the tech industry led to personal growth and a commitment to shaping a more inclusive future for women in ...
How to Empower Women in Tech This International Women's Day
Is your workplace more welcoming to women today than it was a year ago? This International Women's Day, learn about three components of a more incl...
Torii’s Ticketing System Integration: Task Delegation on Autopilot
Seamlessly delegate SaaS tasks via Torii's Ticket System Integration! Streamline your workflow, improve response times, and boost productivity. Lea...
How Custom Application Fields Improve Your SaaS System of Record (SOR)
Do you have a SaaS System of Record? Learn how Torii replaces your spreadsheets with custom application fields for tracking all your SaaS data
7 Quick Custom Filters To Save Time and Money With Torii
Looking for quick ways to save big? Torii's custom filters surfaces your big wins in seconds and provides capabilities for actionable next steps!
Lessons from the Gartner® Market Guide for SaaS Management Platforms
Looking for help in the confusing world of SaaS Management? Check out the latest research in the Gartner® Market Guide for SaaS Management Platforms!
Torii recognized in Gartner Market Guide for SaaS Management Platforms
Leading analyst group Gartner has included Torii in its 2022 Market Guide for SaaS Management Platforms.
Torii Launches Advanced SaaS Management & Cost-Saving Capabilities for Distributed Workplaces
It's easier than ever to manage cloud apps and reduce costs in the digital workplace with Torii's Distributed SaaS Management Platform advancements
New Advancements for Distributed SaaS Management: How Torii Empowers the Whole Team
Learn how Torii is changing the game with Distributed SaaS Management—a collaboration centric approach to managing SaaS that empowers the whole org...
Buyer's Guide for SaaS Management Platforms
A buyer's guide for SaaS Management Platforms: compare spend, security, and IT-focused SMP approaches and learn which capabilities to prioritize.
Torii SaaS Management Wins Top G2 Rating and Best in Biz Award for Customer Success
Industry experts and customers continue to rank Torii the top SMP for customer satisfaction
Torii is SOC 2 Type II Compliant, Are You?
Does your company feel too small for SOC 2 compliance? Being small isn't always bad . Learn some factors and how Torii can help you get SOC 2 success
G2 2022 Fall Reports Reaffirm Torii’s Leadership in SaaS Management Platforms
Customers One Again Rate Torii Highest in SaaS Spend and SaaS Operations Management Results & Usability
New Torii Procurement Solution Speeds SaaS Contract Renewals, Delivers Unprecedented Cost Savings
New Torii Procurement Solution Speeds SaaS Contract Renewals, Delivers Unprecedented Cost Savings
Torii Earns Prestigious ITAM Review Certification for Disruptive SaaS Management Platform
Torii earns the prestigious ITAM Review certification for its SaaS management platform, with enterprise-class spend management and automation.
Node.js and Zero Servers
Choosing your tech stack when just starting out is an important task. Here’s why we decided to use Node.js and Serverless computing at Torii.
Torii Ranked “Leader and Outperformer” in SaaS Management Platforms by GigaOm, Over “Feature-Play” Competitors
Torii ranked “Leader and Outperformer” in SaaS Management Platforms by GigaOm—a true platform for managing SaaS operations and spend.
Torii Takes Gold for Innovative SaaS Management at both IT World and Golden Bridge Awards
Leading SaaS Management Provider Receives Five Accolades for Best IT and SaaS Solutions, and Hot Cloud Company
Worried About Security? Rethink Your Offboarding Process [Infographic]
The real threat to your application security? Poor offboarding practices. Learn why most IT pros see this as a major risk and what you can do to ad...
4 Reasons Why Judges Named Torii the 2022 Best Cloud Application Service
Across all Cloud Application Services, Torii takes the silver! Learn more about this award and why it indicates our shifting, cloud-centric workpla...
Torii Named 2022 Best Cloud Application Service by Stevie American Business Awards
Torii named 2022 Best Cloud Application Service by Stevie American Business Awards. Learn more about how Torii is changing SaaS Management for IT
What is IT Governance?
Uncover the essentials of IT Governance . How it aligns with business goals, the role of SaaS management, and more
Torii + Okta: Unlocking Your Single Sign-On’s Power
Single Sign-On and SaaS Management; a perfect pairing that just got better! Learn how Torii and Okto bring your SaaS visibility needs to the next l...
10 Things You Must Know Before Implementing a Single Sign On (SSO) Solution
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an important system for many teams. However, there are still considerations to understand before adopting it. Learn more
Join Torii and Help us use $50M to Build the One Software to Rule them All
The special thing about Torii? The people. We're building an incredible team dedicated to building one software to rule them all. Join us in this j...
Torii Announces $50M Series B Funding Round
Torii announces $50M Series B led by Tiger Global to accelerate the future of SaaS management and help businesses collaborate around their cloud apps
Why We’re Investing $50M in the Future of SaaS Management
Hear from our CEO and Co-founder, Uri Haramati, about how Torii is moving forward and changing the future of SaaS Management.
[New Report] 76% of IT leaders say “Offboarding is a Significant Security Threat”
A new report shows improper employee offboarding is one of IT's top security concerns. Learn more from the survey and what you can do about it.
Custom Actions further enhance Torii's automated SaaS management
With Custom Actions you can connect Torii to any SaaS app with API access to enrich automated workflows or trigger tools like Zapier and Workato.
Automated SaaS Management is the future of IT
Why we started Torii: automated SaaS management is the future of IT. How automation frees IT teams from manual app administration and waste.
Torii raises $10M in Series A funding
Torii raises $10M in Series A funding to bring automated SaaS management to IT teams everywhere. Read the announcement and what comes next.
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