Forrester sees a growing list of clients that find themselves forced to pay out for noncompliance. It seems that software audits are causing increasing pain as organizations struggle to keep abreast of licensing issues related to technology changes such as virtualization, cloud, bring-your-own-device (BYOD), and the increasing demand for mobile access. There's a simple truth behind the auditing issues we see: If you don't monitor and manage your software estate, audits can become financial embarrassments. This report examines the reasons behind the recent steep ramp in audit activity and some of the steps you can take to stay compliant.