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HEAD IN THE CLOUD

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Helping IT leaders stay smart, compliant, and audit-proof in a cloud-first world. Welcome to Head in the Cloud, the official podcast from Certero — your go-to experts in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), SaaS governance, cloud and everything in between. Each month, we dive into the world of IT strategy with real stories, vendor deep-dives, and unfiltered insights to help you take control of your software, cloud, and digital estate. Tap ‘Follow’ and get every episode straight to your ears.

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S01 E05 The SaaS Security Storm: Why Visibility is Your First Line of Defence | HEAD IN THE CLOUD 02.09.2025 24:08

In this episode, we chat with Andy Gregory, InformationSecurity Manager at Certero, to unpack how ITAM, SAM, SaaS, and FinOps are playing an increasingly critical role in cybersecurity. From zero-day threats to shadow IT, Andy explains why visibility is the foundation of any solidsecurity program and why traditional security tools alone no longer cut it. We explore real-world scenarios like rogue...

S01 E04 The ITAM Comeback: From Clunky to Clever | HEAD IN THE CLOUD 08.08.2025 29:03

In this episode, we’re joined by Neil Duffy, SolutionsAccount Executive at Certero, to dive into the evolving world of IT Asset Management (ITAM), and why it’s making a major comeback. Once seen as a box-ticking chore, ITAM is now a strategic powerhouse for visibility, security, and serious cost savings. Neil shares how ITAM has shifted from spreadsheets toautomation, and why 30% of hardware going...

S01 E03 FinOps Unpacked: From DevOps to FinOps | HEAD IN THE CLOUD 30.06.2025 45:47

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Wood, Development Manager at Certero, to explore the rise of FinOps - a framework combining finance, development, and operations for smarter cloud and SaaS spending. Mike shares how his journey started with The Phoenix Project (book by Gene Kim), and why Finance had long been the missing link in DevOps. We cover the three FinOps phases -Inform, Optimize, Oper...

S01 E02 FinOps in 2025 | HEAD IN THE CLOUD (bonus) 20.05.2025 7:34

Bonus Episode: FinOps in 2025 — AI, SaaS & the NewFrontier In this special bonus episode of Head in the Cloud ,we sit down with Roger Leyland, Director of Professional Services at Certero and our resident FinOps expert, to dive deep into the evolving world of financial operations in tech. From cloud cost optimization to AI-driven spend analysis andSaaS strategy, we explore how FinOps has expan...

S01 E01 Why Do You Need Another Podcast from Certero | HEAD IN THE CLOUD 09.05.2025 15:58

Welcome to Head in the Cloud — the IT podcast you didn’t ask for, but the one your budget actually needs. In this no-fluff podcast, ITAM/SAM/SaaS/cloud veteran Ste teams up with Ric, Sales Director at Certero, to call out the chaos in today’s cloud-first IT landscape. If you’re dealing with runaway SaaS costs, Shadow IT, or compliance curveballs, this podcast will give you the real talk and action...