Martin Thompson 
On 20 October 2025, AWS had a major outage in its US-East-1 region, one of its biggest data centres. Yesterday’s outage showed just how many ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 21, 2025
TLDR: ITAM Forum has the opportunity to join the Linux Foundation as a stand-alone, self-funded project. This article covers a) What’s happening b) Why I ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 15, 2025
Below is a growing list of Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Service Providers from around the world. The qualification criterion is deliberately simple: each company ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 10, 2025
The ITAM Forum is currently running a survey to capture hot topics and pressing challenges facing the ITAM profession. The insights gathered will guide our ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 17, 2025
What’s going on? UK retailer Tesco says it bought VMware perpetual licences in 2021 with support and upgrade rights running to 2026, plus an option ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 15, 2025
New and interesting research from WanAware hits at the nub of the disconnect many IT Asset Managers might feel about the value they deliver. The ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: August 13, 2025
The ITAM Forum’s 2025 global ITAM research report in partnership with Azul reveals some fascinating insights into the financial, operational, and compliance risks involved in ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: July 16, 2025
During one of the keynotes at the FinOps X conference in San Diego, JR Storment, Executive Director of the FinOps Foundation, interviewed a senior executive ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 13, 2025
During our Wisdom Unplugged USA event in New York in March 2025, we engaged ITAM professionals with three targeted polling questions to uncover their current ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 15, 2025
In the world of ITAM, the regulatory spotlight continues to intensify, especially for financial institutions facing increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies due to the growing ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 7, 2025
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 ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 27, 2025
Executive Summary AI is not just another passing trend—it’s a transformative force reshaping industries at an unprecedented rate. However, like any new technology, its spread ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 27, 2025
When I first joined the ITAM industry (which feels like a million years ago), the predominant licensing metric in the market was per device. So, ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: February 28, 2025
This article explores three companies innovating in the ITAM market using AI. Before we look at AI for ITAM, let’s recap recent developments on how ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: February 12, 2025
Flexera has announced its intention to acquire Spot by NetApp. In a nutshell: This puts Flexera on a path towards a billion dollar ARR company. ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: February 5, 2025
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, ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: January 28, 2025
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently announcement a 5% efficiency savings target across all government departments. With UK public services under pressure, departments must ensure these ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: December 17, 2024
The Wisdom Unplugged UK event, held in London on 26 November 2024, brought together a diverse group of ITAM professionals, partners, service providers, and independent ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: December 11, 2024
Last month, I had the privilege of attending the FinOps X Conference in the vibrant city of Barcelona. The event was a powerful showcase of ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: December 3, 2024
(This article is by Kelly Yip, ITAM Thought Leader and Advisor, the ITAM Forum) The ITAM world has changed significantly in recent years, with cloud ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 1, 2024