Martin Thompson 
One of our Virtual User Group (VUG) members has kindly shared their process for authorization and procurement of software. If you are starting to build ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 10, 2011
This is a Japanese version of the article “The Best SAM Tools – What to Look For“. 以下のリストを私は、 「競争差別化要因」 と呼んでいます。 競争差別化要因とは、 特定のSAM ツール メーカーが持つ差別化のため研究開発された特有の機能です。もちろん、ツール市場の大半のメーカーがこれらの機能を提供するようになれば、差別化要因ではなくなってしまいます。 SAMツールのメーカーの違いを見出す方法としてだけでなく、特定のツールメーカーの開発の焦点がどこに当てられているかの指標となります。 ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 6, 2011
A collection of links, news and updates from the ITAM Industry: BCS CMSG & SMSG Conference, 7 June 2011, London, UK Aspera & iQuate Webinar: ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 2, 2011
This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. This is the second article in the two part ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 2, 2011
This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. This article is the first part of a two ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 31, 2011
IAITAM 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) I am very pleased to be attending the IAITAM Annual Conference in Las Vegas in October and look ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 26, 2011
The terms ‘Policies’, ‘Processes’ and ‘Procedures’ are ITIL battle cries and are often interchanged with each other. It is commonly stated by experienced practitioners that ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 17, 2011
The ITAM Review Virtual User Group has today recruited its fiftieth member.
The user group is an end-user only platform for worldwide ITAM professionals to connect and collaborate.
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 11, 2011
This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. This article follows on from Kylie’s previous article ‘Writing ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 10, 2011
I originally wrote a ‘New SAM Tool Checklist‘ a couple of years ago. This article is an updated and expanded version. How Do I Know ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 5, 2011
(This article was updated on 27 May 2025) What’s the difference between SAM & ITAM? Software Asset Management Software Asset Management (SAM) is a subset ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 5, 2011
When I first started out in this industry the FAST certification (a UK based industry body) was quite popular. Organizations were keen to put the ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 3, 2011
The objective of The ITAM Review Virtual User Group (VUG) is to provide an independent platform for worldwide ITAM professionals to connect and collaborate without fear of public exposure or being bombarded by sales messages, a place for truthful exchanges of information that benefits the careers of its users.
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 26, 2011
This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. A CV has one aim, and one aim only ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 26, 2011
WHAT Gartner Local SAM Briefings in London, Oslo and Stockholm; “Don’t Leave the Job Half Done – Support Strategic IT Procurement with Vendor Management and ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 21, 2011
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 19, 2011
You might know 1E for their NightWatchman brand, famous for switching off PCs at night when they are not in use and saving energy. 1E ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 14, 2011
UK registered charity Computer Aid International is calling for donations of monitors to meet demand from schools, hospitals and charities in Africa and Latin America. ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 7, 2011
This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. You’ve written your business case, you’ve got executive sponsorship, ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 5, 2011
I am pleased to announce that Kylie Fowler will be a contributing a regular column to the ITAM review, offering insights from her extensive experience ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 5, 2011