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AI Is Here—And It’s Your Best ITAM Ally, Not Your Replacement
I’ve been asked several times over the last couple of years how AI will impact ITAM and how it will impact jobs. Well, who knows what will actually happen in the future, but my guestimate is ... -
FinOps for SaaS: A Step in the Right Direction, But Will It Work?
The FinOps Foundation is making a bold attempt to get better visibility and control of SaaS applications. This has been driven in part because the vast majority of FinOps teams also manage SaaS to some extent. ... -
The Forrester Wave SAM Solutions Report (Q1 2025)
Forrester, the US based research firm, recently released its latest SAM Solutions Wave report for Q1 2025. The report reflects its research and analysis of nine SAM providers it considers to matter the most, and scores ... -
Will 'Sustainable IT' be Caught in the Crossfire?
In the days immediately following his inauguration, President Trump and his team declared war on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at the federal level. The impact has been felt far and wide. Many government contractors ...
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AI Is Here—And It’s Your Best ITAM Ally, Not Your Replacement
I’ve been asked several times over the last couple of years how AI will impact ITAM and how it will impact jobs. Well, who knows what will actually happen in the future, but my guestimate is ... -
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A Strategic Approach to Managing AI as an IT Asset
Executive Summary AI is not just another passing trend—it’s a transformative force reshaping industries at an unprecedented rate. However, like ... -
FinOps for SaaS: A Step in the Right Direction, But Will It Work?
The FinOps Foundation is making a bold attempt to get better visibility and control of SaaS applications. This has been ... -
The Forrester Wave SAM Solutions Report (Q1 2025)
Forrester, the US based research firm, recently released its latest SAM Solutions Wave report for Q1 2025. The report reflects ...
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This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, and mergers & acquisitions.
Below you will find all of our articles in chronological order, then filtered into four main categories: News & Analysis, Best Practice, Audits, and Software Publishers.
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AI Is Here—And It’s Your Best ITAM Ally, Not Your Replacement
I’ve been asked several times over the last couple of years how AI will impact ITAM and how it will impact jobs. Well, who knows what will actually happen in the future, but my guestimate is ... -
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FinOps for SaaS: A Step in the Right Direction, But Will It Work?
The FinOps Foundation is making a bold attempt to get better visibility and control of SaaS applications. This has been ... -
The Forrester Wave SAM Solutions Report (Q1 2025)
Forrester, the US based research firm, recently released its latest SAM Solutions Wave report for Q1 2025. The report reflects ... -
Will 'Sustainable IT' be Caught in the Crossfire?
In the days immediately following his inauguration, President Trump and his team declared war on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
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We don’t talk about ITAM (no, no, no)
Two key and linked themes emerged at the recent ITAM Forum Leadership Summit: that we need to think about what ITAM means for our stakeholders, and that we as a profession need to pay closer attention to how we “market” what we do.
Forewarned is forearmed. Get the latest news and advice on the ever-present challenge of software publisher audits here. Who is auditing right now? How and when should you respond to an audit? Stick here to stay informed on the latest audit trends, patterns and behaviours.
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ITAMantics - April 2024
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories from the last month. George is joined this month by AJ Witt and Ryan Stefani. Stories tackled ... -
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ITAM & AI, FinOps, Containers, ESG, security: The many ways in which ITAM has matured beyond its roots
ITAM, AI, FinOps, Containers, ESG, security… Back in January I wrote about my picks from the agenda for Wisdom NA ... -
Another Quest audit ends up in court
A Quest Software audit is in court (again). Here I am, back with another story of a software vendor treating ... -
As some VMware products come to an end some customers face 1200% price rises
As you may have seen, following the completion of the Broadcom acquisition, “VMware by Broadcom” are no longer offering perpetual ...
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Six questions to ask before agreeing to a software audit clause
Software is not “owned”. Customers buy the “right to use” software. This right to use has terms and conditions, typically laid out in the software agreement. The audit clause enables publishers to check you're adhering to the terms. Here are six questions to ask before you sign it.
ITAM, SAM and software license management are continually-evolving disciplines. At the same time, the remit for ITAM continues to expand as the industry matures. What was cutting edge just a few years ago is ITAM bread-and-butter today. Keep you and your team up-to-date on the latest ITAM practices here.
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Will 'Sustainable IT' be Caught in the Crossfire?
In the days immediately following his inauguration, President Trump and his team declared war on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at the federal level. The impact has been felt far and wide. Many government contractors ... -
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Are we ready for outcome-based pricing?
When I first joined the ITAM industry (which feels like a million years ago), the predominant licensing metric in the ... -
AI and ML: The Game Changers in ITAM for 2025
IT Asset Management (ITAM) is experiencing a groundbreaking evolution, heavily influenced by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine ... -
Data Management Best Practices
Effective data management is crucial for successful IT asset management. Leveraging a structured approach like the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle can ...
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The IT Asset Manager’s Guide to Sustainable IT
This guide helps ITAM professionals make a meaningful contribution to sustainable IT.
Licence management is the mainstay of many ITAM roles, so it is important to stay informed on the latest software publisher news. We aim to keep our readers informed on the latest developments at tier 1, 2 and 3 software publishers, combined with analysis of how it will affect ITAM professionals.
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The High Cost of Oracle Java: Managing Expenses and Operational Efficiency
For businesses reliant on Java, Oracle’s licensing model presents a formidable challenge. Once a freely available technology, Java has evolved into a costly necessity for enterprises, with licensing changes leading to widespread financial and operational concerns. ... -
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Microsoft: June 2024 Q4 and FY24 Results
Microsoft Corp recently announced its June 2024 Q4 and FY24 end-of-year results. Looking at the overall results across all sectors, ... -
Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims ... -
Software Vendor Insights: What do the numbers tell us about the opportunities for ITAM negotiations?
What software vendor insights can be gained from the latest financial results from Amazon, Google, Broadcom, Salesforce, IBM and SAP? ...
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Six questions to ask before agreeing to a software audit clause
Software is not “owned” but instead customers buy the “right to use” software. This right to use has terms and conditions, typically laid out in the software agreement. The audit clause is their way of checking you are adhering to the terms. Here are six questions to ask before you sign it.
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