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“SaaS Renewals Need to be a Team Sport”
In this contributed by Aashish Chandarana, CIO at Productiv , we look at the challenges of SaaS renewals. Software spending is increasingly shifting to SaaS applications. According to Gartner, cloud technologies make up 58% of software spend ... -
Fireside Chat 3 - Ben Van Den Bosch
In this Fireside Chat 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” ... -
Cloud investment remains strong despite economic uncertainty: Flexera cloud report 2023
Flexera has just released its twelfth annual Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report. The report is based on a survey of 750 cloud decision-makers from around the world and aims to reveal experiences and insights ... -
The importance of independent advice: Podcast with Synyega
In this podcast we talk to Tony Crawley, MD of Synyega, about the following topics. Join us to hear how an independent 3rd party view when it comes to software licensing & procurement can help, and ...
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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, mergers & acquisitions and any other IT news which is pertinent for the ITAM professional to know about.
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“SaaS Renewals Need to be a Team Sport”
In this contributed by Aashish Chandarana, CIO at Productiv , we look at the challenges of SaaS renewals. Software spending is increasingly shifting to SaaS applications. According to Gartner, cloud technologies make up 58% of software spend ... -
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Fireside Chat 3 - Ben Van Den Bosch
In this Fireside Chat episode I speak to Ben Van Den Bosch, IT Asset Management Expert at The ITAM-Unit, an ... -
The importance of awards and recognition for ITAM pros (podcast)
We speak to Neil Frodsham, SHI and Rebecca Horton, USU to talk about the ITAM Review Excellence Awards, why they ... -
Cloud investment remains strong despite economic uncertainty: Flexera cloud report 2023
Flexera has just released its twelfth annual Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report. The report is based on a ...
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ITAM Manager’s Guide to removing Oracle
In January 2023 Oracle announced it was switching to employee count licensing for Oracle Java. This change is most likely the biggest ever threat to your IT budget from a single publisher, with some real-world estimates of between 2x – 10x cost increases. Oracle Java is now a multi-million-dollar line item in your IT budget and therefore requires immediate attention and action. Learn how to protect yourself with this ITAM Managers' guide to removing Oracle by the ITAM Review.
This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, mergers & acquisitions and any other IT news which is pertinent for the ITAM professional to know about.
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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The importance of awards and recognition for ITAM pros (podcast)
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 ... -
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Cloud investment remains strong despite economic uncertainty: Flexera cloud report 2023
Flexera has just released its twelfth annual Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report. The report is based on a ... -
Our picks for Wisdom NA 2023
With Wisdom NA 2023 barely a few weeks away, we thought now would be a good time to run through ... -
News roundup: February 2023
What happened in and around the ITAM sector in February 2023? Millions wasted as only 45% of IT investments achieve ...
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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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Top 5 ITAM Review podcasts of 2022
Did you know we now have two ITAM Review podcasts? The podcast and The articles and they’re both now available on spotify We launched the ITAM Review podcast on Spotify late last year, and with the ... -
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Audit Trends and what to expect from Oracle in 2023 - Podcast 125
In this podcast AJ Witt from ITAM Review discusses the results of a survey on Audit Trends with Michael Corey ... -
3 customer examples of increased Oracle audit activity in 2022
Evan Boyd, Vice President of Business Development at Software Licensing Consultants discusses the increased Oracle audit activity they saw last ... -
12 days of ITAM: Day 1 - Audits
Over the next 12 days, the ITAM Review is going to treat you to some daily ITAM insights to carry ...
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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.
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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“SaaS Renewals Need to be a Team Sport”
In this contributed by Aashish Chandarana, CIO at Productiv , we look at the challenges of SaaS renewals. Software spending is increasingly shifting to SaaS applications. According to Gartner, cloud technologies make up 58% of software spend ... -
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The importance of awards and recognition for ITAM pros (podcast)
We speak to Neil Frodsham, SHI and Rebecca Horton, USU to talk about the ITAM Review Excellence Awards, why they ... -
Cloud investment remains strong despite economic uncertainty: Flexera cloud report 2023
Flexera has just released its twelfth annual Flexera 2023 State of the Cloud Report. The report is based on a ... -
The importance of independent advice: Podcast with Synyega
In this podcast we talk to Tony Crawley, MD of Synyega, about the following topics. Join us to hear how ...
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Free ITAD Maturity Assessment
ITAM Review is delighted to announce the launch of its free ITAD Maturity Assessment, developed in conjunction with Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, a leading provider of ITAD solutions.
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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News roundup: February 2023
What happened in and around the ITAM sector in February 2023? Millions wasted as only 45% of IT investments achieve ROI According to a new report by Userlane and PwC, most organisations are struggling with digitisation and ... -
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Top 5 ITAM Review podcasts of 2022
Did you know we now have two ITAM Review podcasts? The podcast and The articles and they’re both now available ... -
ITAM Review recertifies Snow License Optimizer for SAP
ITAM Review are delighted to recertify Snow Optimizer for SAP Software for SAP License Management. AJ Witt, of ITAM Review ... -
“We’ll Help You Optimize Azure,” says Microsoft CEO
Here’s why that won’t work… Mike Austin, CEO and Founder of MetrixData360 explains how Microsoft’s offer to help you optimize ...
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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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