The ITAM Forum Podcast

Rich speaks to Paul Deur from ReadyWorks about how Digital Platform Conductors tools can help organisations manage infrastructure and costs across a modern hybrid organisation. Assets are on-premises and in the cloud - how do you not only track them but also make the most effective use of all the data you have? That's what they attempt to answer in this podcast!

In this podcast, Rich talks to Jillian McCue, ITAM professional and Robbie Plourde of USU about the importance of data across an organisation. They discuss strategies to best engage stakeholders across the business, how to monitor ongoing data quality, the use of dashboards, and more. They also talk about ways to extend your team in a flexible manner when needed AND ponder what the upcoming AI rev...

This month George, Rich and AJ tackle the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services, the role of AI in ITAM, insights from nearly a year of Oracle's seismic Java licensing changes, and why Ofcom has been shaking its fist at the UK public cloud market. Oh and why Pinochet makes for the unexpected protagonist in one of AJ's top vampire films ever.

In this podcast AJ Witt from ITAM Review and Alex Cojocaru from Licenseware take you beyond the hype. What is AI, what does it mean for ITAM Professionals, and where will we see it being used in the next few years.

We're approaching 12 months since Oracle made major changes to their Java licensing policy. In this podcast we're joined by: Mike Corey, LicenseFortress Dean Bolton, LicenseFortress Art Beeman, Beeman & Muchmore Joel Muchmore, Beeman & Muchmore to discuss how the changes are impacting organisations across the globe, what options you may have to mitigate or avoid large bills, and what to watch for...

In this Fireside Chat I speak with the FinOps Ninja herself, Rebecca Horton, MD and business lead at USU. We discuss her role, ITAM likes and dislikes, her impressively-varied and globetrotting career, and of course, FinOps.

In the September edition of ITAMantics, Rich, AJ and George discuss Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, ITAM's role in corporate credit ratings, SAP buying LeanIX, Josys raising $93M, Torii launching an AI assistant, and whether Oracle had any role in Birmingham City Council’s bankruptcy? And as a bonus, AJ gives one of his foreign film recommendations. Did someone say Chilean Vampire dictators?

Discover why SPM is crucial for businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprise-level corporations. We explore the challenges organizations face in managing software sprawl, the risks of non-compliance, and the financial implications of inefficient software use. Our own Rich Gibbons is joined by Fabian Gutschera, Team Lead for SAM Solution Sales at USU, and they will share practical insights...

Welcome to the August edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories. We're in the middle of the summer, but there are still ITAM stories to discuss. In this episode we discuss: - SaaS management vendor Zluri raising $20 Million in series B funding - Europeans paying 20%+ “cloud tax” according to CISPE report - Can you sue your software vendor? Interview...

Welcome to ITAMantics - the first of a new monthly podcast where we review the biggest news stories of the last month. This month Rich, AJ and George discuss the latest vendor financials, an interview with Vodafone about training the next generation of ITAM professionals, Crayon's ITAM report, the news that IBM is acquiring Apptio. And last but not least, would you get a SAM tattoo?

A conversation with Rory Canavan, Owner at the SAM consultancy SAM Charter.

In this podcast with Mike Loria, President of IT Asset Management providers Re-Source Partners, we discuss the role of ITAD in facilitating digital transformation and the shift to hybrid and remote work. With costs under increasing focus we discuss how keeping track of assets throughout their lifecycle can solve cost challenges whilst improving service for employees and enabling innovation.

This is a Fireside Chat podcast with the reigning winner of the Professional of the Year award (sponsored by USU), at the ITAM Review Excellence Awards. We discuss Abdullah's ITAM career at Turk Telekom where he is currently the manager of Contract and Software Asset Management. We delve into the steps that first brought him into the world of ITAM from his contract management role, from when he fi...

In this podcast Dean Bolton and Michael Corey from LicenseFortress discuss Oracle’s recent changes to Java licensing. We detail exactly what has changed, provide practical tips on how to assess your potential exposure, and explore options for mitigating this significant risk. With organizations facing anything from a 2x – 10x increase in Java license costs this is something which all IT Asset Mana...

Rich & James discuss a range of topics including: • Common challenges faced when onboarding an ITAM tool...and how to overcome them • How to set your ITAM priorities • The need for licensing knowledge • How to use 3rd party experts • How to demonstrate value as an ITAM professional as well as plenty more.

Rich Gibbons talks cloud cost optimisation with fellow cloud guru Robbie Plourde from USU. They discuss the different ways that ITAM can, and should, be involved in helping manage cloud spend including: • Aligning with FinOps • Managing hybrid environments • Bring Your Own Licensing (BYOL) • Focusing on spend efficiency • Engaging with stakeholders as well as identifying transferable skills betwee...

In this episode I speak to Ben Van Den Bosch, IT Asset Management Expert at The ITAM-Unit, an ITAM consultancy based in the Netherlands. Ben was the 2022 winner of the "Rising Star Award" at the ITAM Review Excellence Awards, sponsored by SHI. During the episode we discuss Ben's passion for inspiring the next generation of ITAM, his globe-trotting early career, and the romantic origins which led t...

We talk to Tony Crawley, MD of Synyega, about: The importance independence in ITAM The US SAMOSA act and its impact on ITAM Using ITAM to drive digital transformation Join us to hear how an independent 3rd party view when it comes to software licensing & procurement can help, and how being involved early and consistently can help raise ITAM's strategic importance as well as save your organisation...

We speak to Neil Frodsham, SHI and Rebecca Horton, USU to talk about the ITAM Review Excellence Awards, why they sponsored the Rising Star & Professional of the Year awards, the importance of recognising great work as peers, and much more. We also talk about mentorship, grad programmes, executive buy-in and several other important topics.

Michael Corey and Dean Bolton from License Fortress discuss findings of their recent survey on audit tactics, and what to expect from Oracle in 2023. Hear about their Java strategy, price rises, and focus on Oracle Cloud.

Join AJ Witt & SaaS Management expert James Moy as they discuss how SaaS Management teams can improve the security of SaaS applications in conjunction with other stakeholders, presented in conjunction with Zluri. Part 2 of a 2 part series

Join AJ Witt & SaaS Management expert James Moy as they discuss why SaaS Management teams should pay close attention to the security of SaaS applications, presented in conjunction with Zluri. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Rich Gibbons talks to Jelle Wijndelts, Director of Business Consulting EMEA at Snow Software, about building your ITAM roadmap for 2023 and the key considerations for the new year. They also review some of the key insights, issues, and ideas that were raised and discussed by attendees at our joint Wisdom Unplugged conference on November 30, 2022.

A chat with Salome Hugo, Head of IT Enterprise Asset Management at First National Bank based in Johannesburg, South Africa. In our new Fireside Chats series we learn more about the people behind ITAM. How did they get into ITAM, what are their personal and professional goals, advice for others etc.

AJ Witt discusses practical approaches to cost optimization with Becky Trevino, SVP of Product at Snow Software. With many software publishers announcing significant price rises in 2023, what can ITAM teams do to save their organizations money?