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Amendments to the Basel Convention (January 2025)
On January 1, 2025, significant amendments to the Basel Convention concerning electronic waste (e-waste) came into force, marking a further evolution in global environmental governance. The changes aim to enhance the regulation of international movements of ... -
Shaping the Future of ITAM Personal Certification
We’re excited to share an initiative that could change how we approach careers in IT Asset Management. Certifications have been a cornerstone of professional development, but they tend to stop at the basics. Whether you’ve been ... -
How will NIS2 Impact ITAM Teams?
In January 2023, in response to the large number of widely publicised cyberattacks, the European Union enacted a revised version of the 2016 Network and Information systems Directive (NIS). The revision – the NIS2 Directive – ... -
Does ITAM Need a Re-brand?
I recently spoke with Fulvio Inserra from The Mastermind Group (TMG) about whether ITAM needs a re-brand. My former colleague Ryan Stefani recently wrote a great whitepaper about the need for ITAM to evolve and embrace ...
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This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry.
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Flexera Expands Cloud Capabilities with Spot by NetApp Acquisition
Flexera has announced their intention to acquire Spot by NetApp. In a nutshell. This puts Flexera on a path towards a billion dollar ARR company. Flexera says it is focussing its efforts where spend is growing ... -
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Amendments to the Basel Convention (January 2025)
On January 1, 2025, significant amendments to the Basel Convention concerning electronic waste (e-waste) came into force, marking a further ... -
Shaping the Future of ITAM Personal Certification
We’re excited to share an initiative that could change how we approach careers in IT Asset Management. Certifications have been ... -
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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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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Flexera Expands Cloud Capabilities with Spot by NetApp Acquisition
Flexera has announced their intention to acquire Spot by NetApp. In a nutshell. This puts Flexera on a path towards a billion dollar ARR company. Flexera says it is focussing its efforts where spend is growing ... -
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Amendments to the Basel Convention (January 2025)
On January 1, 2025, significant amendments to the Basel Convention concerning electronic waste (e-waste) came into force, marking a further ... -
Shaping the Future of ITAM Personal Certification
We’re excited to share an initiative that could change how we approach careers in IT Asset Management. Certifications have been ... -
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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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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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 help structure your efforts. This approach should be easy to integrate into the existing processes and/or ... -
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NIS 2 Directive - ITAM's Important Role in a Ransomware Response Plan
This article is by Elise Cocks; IT Asset and License Management – Director; Freddie Mac On the 17th October, the ... -
It's About Time It Was Easier to Manage SaaS Applications
We’re now over a decade on from Adobe’s controversial switch to subscription (SaaS) licensing for its key products. Salesforce, the ... -
Digital document solutions - why every ITAM professional should be managing one
In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the role of ITAM is expanding. ...
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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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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, the total revenue for Microsoft increased by 16% to a total of $245.1 billion with a ... -
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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? ... -
Flexera is first SAM tool vendor verified for Oracle E-Business Suite applications
Flexera has announced that it has been verified as the first software asset management (SAM) tool vendor for Oracle E-Business ...
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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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