[NEW: Torii was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SaaS Management Platforms](/content/reports/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-saas-management-platforms/index.html) Torii Insights # Torii Blog Actionable intelligence for modern IT and SaaS ops Ask Try:AISecurity & AccessCost OptimizationIT AutomationIT Asset ManagementSaaS Management AI Featured John Baker•Sep 2, 2026 ## Google shipped hard monthly spend caps for AI agents This summer, the companies that sell you AI tokens shipped spend cap after spend cap. Five of them, same season, same handful of vendors. [Begin reading](/content/blog/2637-05-google-shipped-hard-monthly-spend-caps-for-ai-agents-the-5th/index.html) ## Recent Articles Clear search [Security & Access\\ \\ **Your Offboarding Is Finished. 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Tap into actionable intelligence and safeguard against threats with advanced techni...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 1, 2024](/content/blog/log-analysis/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **What is Saas Security?** \\ \\ Understand and enhance your SaaS security: Gain best practices about responsibilities, standards like ISO 27001, and training.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 1, 2024](/content/blog/saas-security/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **What is Security & Compliance?** \\ \\ Curious about security and compliance (S&C)? Learn how to keep your org safe with frameworks, assessments, policies, and trainings.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jan 30, 2024](/content/blog/security-compliance/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **What Is a Secure Server? Hosting and Best Practices** \\ \\ A secure server protects data with encryption, firewalls, and authentication. Learn what secure server hosting involves and the server security bes...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jan 17, 2024](/content/blog/secure-server/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jan 17, 2024](/content/blog/security-management/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ John Baker•Jan 15, 2024](/content/blog/real-time-offboarding-for-okta-and-google-workspace/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Nov 22, 2023](/content/blog/software-license-manager/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **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\\ \\ John Baker•Nov 1, 2023](/content/blog/spend-management-software/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ John Baker•Oct 26, 2023](/content/blog/how-to-get-started-with-torii-smp/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Sep 20, 2023](/content/blog/torii-earns-top-rating-for-saas-management-in-g2-fall-2023-grid-reports/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ John Baker•Sep 12, 2023](/content/blog/developers-open-platform/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jun 15, 2023](/content/blog/torii-earns-top-rating-for-saas-management-in-g2-summer-2023-grid-reports/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ John Baker•Jun 13, 2023](/content/blog/advanced-data-engine/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•May 3, 2023](/content/blog/increasing-it-cost-efficient-with-internal-chargebacks/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ John Baker•May 1, 2023](/content/blog/preparing-your-soc-2-audit-with-torii/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 27, 2023](/content/blog/new-torii-report-finds-73-of-cios-lack-insights-into-their-cloud-app-spend/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 21, 2023](/content/blog/introducing-torii-new-insight-dashboard/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 19, 2023](/content/blog/forward-g-suite-emails-of-past-employees/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 11, 2023](/content/blog/it-pros-rate-torii-tops-for-saas-management-in-spring-2023-grid-reports/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 5, 2023](/content/blog/how-to-get-license-management-and-cost-savings-recommendations-automatically-in-torii/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 1, 2023](/content/blog/vendor-evaluation/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Mar 28, 2023](/content/blog/torii-wins-awards-for-best-customer-support-and-great-place-to-work/index.html) [IT Automation\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Mar 27, 2023](/content/blog/workflows/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Mar 24, 2023](/content/blog/the-it-checklist-for-employee-offboarding/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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 ...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Mar 22, 2023](/content/blog/inflection-point-changing-the-trajectory-for-women-in-tech/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Mar 8, 2023](/content/blog/how-to-empower-women-in-tech-this-international-womens-day/index.html) [IT Automation\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ John Baker•Feb 27, 2023](/content/blog/toriis-ticketing-system-integration-task-delegation-on-autopilot/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 23, 2023](/content/blog/how-custom-application-fields-improve-your-saas-system-of-record-sor/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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!\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 14, 2023](/content/blog/7-quick-custom-filters-to-save-time-and-money-with-torii/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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!\\ \\ John Baker•Feb 10, 2023](/content/blog/lessons-from-the-gartner-market-guide-for-saas-management-platforms/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ John Baker•Feb 3, 2023](/content/blog/torii-recognized-in-gartner-market-guide-for-saas-management-platforms/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 1, 2023](/content/blog/torii-launches-advanced-saas-management-cost-saving-capabilities-for-distributed-workplaces/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jan 31, 2023](/content/blog/new-advancements-for-distributed-saas-management-how-torii-empowers-the-whole-team/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jan 12, 2023](/content/blog/buyers-guide-for-saas-management-platforms/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Dec 15, 2022](/content/blog/torii-saas-management-wins-top-g2-rating-and-best-in-biz-award-for-customer-success/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Nov 3, 2022](/content/blog/soc2compliant/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Oct 6, 2022](/content/blog/g2-2022-fall-reports-reaffirm-toriis-leadership-in-saas-management-platforms/index.html) [Cost Optimization\\ \\ **New Torii Procurement Solution Speeds SaaS Contract Renewals, Delivers Unprecedented Cost Savings** \\ \\ New Torii Procurement Solution Speeds SaaS Contract Renewals, Delivers Unprecedented Cost Savings\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Sep 29, 2022](/content/blog/new-torii-procurement-solution-speeds-saas-contract-renewals-delivers-unprecedented-cost-savings/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Aug 31, 2022](/content/blog/torii-earns-prestigious-itam-review-certification-for-disruptive-saas-management-platform/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Aug 21, 2022](/content/blog/node-js-and-zero-servers/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jul 28, 2022](/content/blog/torii-ranked-leader-and-outperformer-in-saas-management-platforms-by-gigaom/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jun 9, 2022](/content/blog/torii-takes-gold-for-innovative-saas-management-at-both-it-world-and-golden-bridge-awards/index.html) [Security & Access![Worried About Security? Rethink Your Offboarding Process [Infographic]](/content/assets/images/blog/worried-about-security-rethink-your-offboarding-process-infographic.webp)\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Jun 2, 2022](/content/blog/worried-about-security-rethink-your-offboarding-process-infographic/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ John Baker•May 19, 2022](/content/blog/4-reasons-why-judges-named-torii-the-2022-best-cloud-application-service/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•May 19, 2022](/content/blog/torii-named-2022-best-cloud-application-service-by-stevie-american-business-awards/index.html) [Security & Access\\ \\ **What is IT Governance?** \\ \\ Uncover the essentials of IT Governance . How it aligns with business goals, the role of SaaS management, and more\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•May 16, 2022](/content/blog/what-is-it-governance/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 19, 2022](/content/blog/torii-okta-unlocking-your-single-sign-ons-power/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 1, 2022](/content/blog/10-things-you-must-know-before-implementing-an-sso-solution/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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...\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 2, 2022](/content/blog/join-torii-and-help-us-use-50m-to-build-the-one-software-to-rule-them-all/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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\\ \\ John Baker•Feb 2, 2022](/content/blog/torii-raises-50m-series-b-led-by-tiger-global/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 2, 2022](/content/blog/why-were-investing-50m-in-the-future-of-saas-management/index.html) [Security & Access![[New Report] 76% of IT leaders say “Offboarding is a Significant Security Threat”](/content/assets/images/blog/new-report-76-of-it-leaders-say-offboarding-is-a-significant-security-threat.webp)\\ \\ **\[New Report\] 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.\\ \\ John Baker•Dec 2, 2021](/content/blog/new-report-76-of-it-leaders-say-offboarding-is-a-significant-security-threat/index.html) [IT Automation\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Apr 5, 2021](/content/blog/custom-actions-further-enhance-toriis-automated-saas-management/index.html) [IT Automation\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 23, 2021](/content/blog/automated-saas-management-is-the-future-of-it/index.html) [SaaS Management\\ \\ **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.\\ \\ Chris Shuptrine•Feb 22, 2021](/content/blog/torii-wins-the-g2-crowd-high-performer-for-fall-2020-0/index.html) No articles matched that. Clear search Load more ## See how much you could save Estimate the annual SaaS savings Torii could uncover for a company your size. Company size500 employees Estimated annual savings $504,000 Estimate based on typical SaaS savings. Actual results vary. [Get started](/content/request-a-demo/index.html)