The ITAM Executive: A Podcast for IT Asset Management Professionals

Choosing the right SAM technology can be a challenge. How do you differentiate among the multitude of technology providers and ensure that what you choose matches up with your own unique use case? In this episode, Kris Johnson, Executive Vice President, and Steve Hastings, Vice President of Global Business Development, both with Anglepoint, talk about how to navigate the challenges of the RFP proc...

At only 26-years young, Brandon Smeets early career successes may seem like something he magically pulled out of a hat, and in a way, he did. As a side interest, Brandon has been performing magic across Europe since the age of 15, which has taught him how to captivate an audience through thoughtful messaging and storytelling. We discuss: How to get buy-in from key stakeholders through listening Lo...

Vereinfachen und optimieren Sie mit dem IBM Authorized Partner Program (IASP) Da die Branche weiterhin in die Cloud vordringt, ändert sich die Art und Weise, wie Softwareanbieter Audits durchführen. IBM ist bestrebt, es seinen Kunden zu erleichtern, die Vorschriften einzuhalten, indem sie sich für die Teilnahme an ihrem kürzlich eingeführten IBM Authorized SAM Partner Program (IASP) entscheiden. I...

The open-source nature of Java has made it ubiquitous throughout the software industry. Since Oracle’s acquisition of the tech roughly 10 years ago, most of Java’s features remained free. Near the end of 2018, however, that began to change as Oracle began charging for nearly all use cases. What started as simple “soft audits” in 2019 have evolved into full-blown audits. What does this mean for you...

Becoming a master at SAM and ITAM procurement is not a walk in the park. It takes time, effort, and really digging into the process so you can show up prepared. In this episode, our guest Ariane Proulx, Team Lead Manager, IT Contracts Operations Management at Desjardins, sheds light on key strategies to approach your next contract negotiation to make sure you’re getting the most out of the assets...

There’s a lot of needless pain and frustration on both sides of the RFP process. Getting the vendors, the procurement department, and the business on the same page is not an easy task. In this episode, Kris Johnson, Executive Vice President, and Steve Hastings, Vice President of Global Business Development, both with Anglepoint, clear up some misconceptions about the RFP process and provide advice...

If slippery shadow SaaS is keeping you up at night these days, you’re not alone. The last two years have brought a tremendous increase in software as a service options. But when it comes to managing these subscription licenses, most organizations are left scrambling just to understand what they own. With SaaS providers pushing the responsibility of subscription management onto the buyer, this spac...

The face of ITAM is changing and there are more women making their mark in this field than ever. But while we are beginning to reach parity in representation with men, women continue to face distinct challenges when it comes to climbing the career ladder. “Don’t underestimate yourself, create strong relationships, and go for what you want. We, women, need to be more confident in blowing our own tr...

Cloud transformation is not a task to approach haphazardly. It’s a journey, and it requires planning to succeed. Michelle Cleland, Manager, Cloud Transformation, PMO at CLP, is a veteran of cloud transformation initiatives. In this episode, she shares lessons learned and identifies pitfalls to avoid so that you can be successful in your cloud transformation journey. We discuss: The importance of s...

On this podcast, we’ve spoken with many practitioners about SAM. However, we’ve never gotten the perspective of someone within an organization. That’s why, in today’s episode, we’re speaking to Salomé Hugo, Head of Software Asset Management at FNB South Africa. Salomé shares what it’s like to build a SAM department within an organization, the hurdles she faced in the process, and the lessons she l...

In today’s IT world, lots of elements are in flux. Every day it seems that a new piece of software is introduced and adopted by end users within organizations. One of the hardest things for asset managers is to know which new software is here to stay, and therefore should be properly licensed and actively managed at an enterprise level, and which is just a flash in the pan. Rich Gibbons, ITAM Serv...

A lot of the talk in our industry focuses on the big picture at the expense of digging into the nuts and bolts of ITAM. That’s why in this episode, we’re presenting a practical, hands-on approach. This is what you should be doing operationally to bridge the gap between your asset function and the business. Our guide will be Kylie Fowler, Expert Consultant for ITAM & FinOps at ITAM Intelligence, an...

A lot of the talk in our industry focuses on the big picture at the expense of digging into the nuts and bolts of ITAM. That’s why in this episode, we’re presenting a practical, hands-on approach. This is what you should be doing operationally to bridge the gap between your asset function and the business. Our guide will be Kylie Fowler, Expert Consultant for ITAM & FinOps at ITAM Intelligence, an...

IBM sent out a notification warning of a recently identified vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote access via the Log4j Java library. This flaw affects the VM Manager Tool within BigFix Inventory and ILMT and is typically only installed on the main BigFix Server. Updating to Log4J 2.16.0 is required to patch the issue.  Listen to Anglepoint's Sr. Director of SAM Tech & IT, Jeremy Pratt, to...

There are many organizations that are new to the SAM space. They don’t have the licensing logic or the time to conduct the work themselves, especially given the sheer amount of documentation and rules one needs to go through. But these rules are fixed—and thus, they can be translated into code. In this episode, Chris Allen, Co-Founder and Chief of Sales at Licenseware, shares how his company is cr...

Cloud infrastructure can provide major benefits versus traditional on-prem environments — namely, scalability and flexibility. But to take full advantage of these benefits in the cloud and not expose your organization to additional risks, there needs to be a mindset shift in how you build and manage your environment. Jesse Stockall, Chief Architect at Snow Software and a thought leader in cloud ma...

“Mainframe is dead.” That is not an uncommon phrase heard in our industry. But reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, if you were to look behind the curtain of our modern surge in cutting-edge technologies, you’d find that everything traces back to the mainframe. Bill Vitiello, Co-Founder Direct Computer Resources, Inc. (DCR) DataVantage Software Solutions, joins the show to...

Sub-capacity licensing is the most common area where IBM customers get penalized during an audit. Hundreds of millions of dollars in audit findings could be avoided if only customers truly understood IBM sub-capacity terms and what it takes to qualify for sub-capacity. In this episode, Scott Warren, Manager at Anglepoint specializing in IBM Software Asset Management (SAM), breaks down everything y...

New technologies — cloud, containers, and SaaS platforms — are proliferating at an exponential rate.  For ITAM practitioners to track and manage these technologies effectively, advanced solutions like AI and automation are necessary. In this episode, we speak with Trent Allgood, Director at Anglepoint | ISO ITA M Standards Secretary, about how to get started with automation and AI. We discuss: - H...

There’s a school of thought within ITAM that believes you don’t have to track hardware assets. It’s often in reference to endpoints — mobile devices, laptops, and desktops.   But in this episode, Kimberly Kamsickas, ITAM Program Man ager at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, explains why tracking hardware can save companies money and how to go about doing it.  We discuss:  - Why yo...

So many companies across every vertical mistakenly believe that an ITAM tool will be the silver bullet for all their problems. But a tool alone won’t solve the underlying issues plaguing your organization.  In this episode, we speak with Chris Hayes, an all-around ITAM expert and Manager of the SAM Program Design Group at Anglepoint, about wh at is actually needed to launch a successful, long-term...

So many companies across every vertical mistakenly believe that an ITAM tool will be the silver bullet for all their problems. But a tool alone won’t solve the underlying issues plaguing your organization.  In this episode, we speak with Chris Hayes, an all-around ITAM expert and Manager of the SAM Program Design Group at Anglepoint, about what is actually needed to launch a successful, long-term...

ITAM leaders who want to be relevant to the company in four or five years need to embrace FinOps. In this episode, we speak with Ron Brill , President at Anglepoint, about the inextricable relationship between ITAM and FinOps and how to get started.  We discuss:  A framework for conceptualizing cloud ROI  The three phases of the FinOps cycle  FinOps as an agile & collaborative model for ITAM  The...

In regards to an ITAM program, many critical components can be missed, lowering the program’s efficiency and cost savings. To help the program achieve highest success, the people, process, and technology must be focused on specific metrics. Rory Canavan, Owner at SAM Charter, joins the show to discuss in-depth strategies and focus areas to improve the ITAM program. What we talked about: Missed Cri...

You’ve certainly heard of the Gartner Magic Quadrant — and probably also used it. But when you take a look at what’s behind the curtain, your appreciation for this amazing resource deepens even more. You may have heard of Gartner Magic Quadrants, but when you take a look at what’s behind the curtain, you gain a greater appreciation for how detailed and helpful this resource can be. In this episode...