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Notrex

Independent licensing and software asset management consultancy founded in 2004, with offices in Stockholm, Örebro, Gothenburg and Malmö. One of the largest dedicated SAM and licensing specialist benches in the Nordics, working buyer-side on Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and Adobe agreements.

IndependentSoftware Asset ManagementAudit DefenseLicense NegotiationLicensing Advisory & Optimization

Published 4 December 2025 · Last reviewed 18 December 2025 · Listing compiled from the firm’s public materials; details to be confirmed for the verified registry.

01 — PRACTICE

What this firm does

Notrex is an independent Swedish consultancy specialised in software licensing and software asset management since 2004. The practice covers SAM governance and managed services, license audit support, license administration, licensing advisory, procurement support and FinOps. It maintains agreement-level expertise on Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and Adobe licensing, and hands-on implementation experience with market-leading SAM platforms such as Snow, Xensam, Flexera and ServiceNow. The firm sells neither software licenses nor SAM systems, and states that its revenue is unrelated to either.

Pros and cons

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Pros
  • Independent in both directions: sells neither licenses nor SAM tools, and states its revenue is unrelated to both
  • One of the largest dedicated licensing and SAM specialist teams in the Nordics, established since 2004 with four Swedish offices
  • Agreement-level depth on Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and Adobe plus practical expertise in leading SAM platforms (Snow, Xensam, Flexera, ServiceNow)
Cons
  • Nordic-market focus; delivery footprint outside Sweden and neighbouring markets is limited
  • Advisory and audit support rather than legal representation — formal disputes still need separate counsel
  • Substantial SAM-tool implementation practice can anchor an engagement on a specific platform choice

Vendors covered

Representative engagements

Engagement types reflect the services the firm publishes; outcomes vary by estate.

  • License audit support on a Microsoft, Oracle or IBM agreement, from data collection to settlement discussions.
  • SAM governance and managed-service implementation, including tooling selection and administration.
  • License portfolio optimisation and procurement support ahead of a renewal.
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02 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Notrex do?

Independent licensing and software asset management consultancy founded in 2004, with offices in Stockholm, Örebro, Gothenburg and Malmö. One of the largest dedicated SAM and licensing specialist benches in the Nordics, working buyer-side on Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and Adobe agreements.

Which vendors does Notrex cover?

Notrex covers Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Adobe across these services: Software Asset Management, Audit Defense, License Negotiation, Licensing Advisory & Optimization, Cloud & SaaS Cost Optimization.

Is Notrex independent?

Yes — it is listed as independent. Notrex is headquartered in Stockholm with offices in Örebro, Gothenburg and Malmö, serving the Nordic market. Independence is a fact for you to weigh, not a recommendation.

Does the directory rank or recommend Notrex?

No. This is a directory, not a ranking. Every firm is described with balanced pros and cons in neutral order. We do not score, rank or recommend firms.

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