Looker

What is Looker?

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Looker is a business intelligence platform (part of Google Cloud) used by data, product, and business teams to explore data, build dashboards, and generate insights. As adoption grows across departments, Looker licenses are often distributed widely—making it difficult to track who actually needs access.

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Where Looker cost management goes wrong without integration

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High-cost licenses assigned without usage validation
Looker seats are often expensive, yet many users access dashboards infrequently or stop using them altogether.

No visibility into cost vs actual usage
Finance teams lack clear insights into which users or teams are actively generating value from Looker.

Over-provisioning of access
Users are often given full access when limited or viewer roles would be sufficient, increasing overall costs.

Inactive users driving unnecessary spend
Licenses remain assigned to users who no longer need analytics access, especially after role changes or team shifts.

Key cost optimization features with Corma

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Usage-based cost visibility
Track real user activity to understand which Looker licenses are actively used and which are idle.

Inactive license detection (30/60/90 days)
Identify dormant users and remove or downgrade their licenses before renewal cycles.

Role optimization for cost control
Ensure users are assigned the appropriate license level based on their actual usage needs.

Automated cost reduction workflows
Set rules to revoke or adjust access automatically when inactivity is detected.

License reallocation instead of expansion
Reuse existing licenses from inactive users instead of purchasing new ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How quickly can Corma be connected to Looker?

Setup takes only a few minutes. Once Looker is connected, cost and usage tracking begins immediately.

Can we see which teams are driving Looker costs?

Yes. Corma provides visibility into usage and cost allocation across teams, helping identify where spend is concentrated.

Can unused licenses be automatically removed or downgraded?

Yes. You can configure rules to revoke access or downgrade licenses based on inactivity thresholds.

Does this help reduce Looker spending?

Yes. By removing inactive users and optimizing license levels, organizations can significantly reduce unnecessary spend on Looker.

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