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ITAM, SAM and Software Licensing continually evolve. And, at the same time, ITAM's remit 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 best practices.
  • The M&S Cyberattack: How IT Asset Management Can Make or Break Your Recovery

    The M&S Cyberattack: How IT Asset Management Can Make or Break Your Recovery

    Marks & Spencer (M&S), the iconic UK retailer, recently became the latest high-profile victim of a devastating cyberattack. Fellow retailers The Co-Op and Harrods were also attacked. Recent reports suggest the rapid action at the Co-Op ...
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  • AI in ITAM: Insightful Signals from the Front Line

    AI in ITAM: Insightful Signals from the Front Line

    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 thinking on Artificial Intelligence—what concerns them, where they see opportunity, and ...
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  • How ISO/IEC 19770-1 Can Help Meet FFIEC Requirements

    How ISO/IEC 19770-1 Can Help Meet FFIEC Requirements

    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 importance of IT in operational resilience, service delivery, and risk management. ...
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  • An Introduction to Scope 4 Emissions

    An Introduction to Scope 4 Emissions

    Executive Summary For ITAM teams, sustainability is a core responsibility and opportunity. Managing hardware, software, and cloud resources now comes with the ability to track, reduce, and report carbon emissions. Understanding emission scopes—from direct operational emissions ...
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  • AI and ITAM: State of Play 2024 Research Report

    AI and ITAM: State of Play 2024 Research Report

    In 2024, the ITAM Forum and General Interfaces conducted a global survey (On behalf of the ITAM Forum’s AI+ITAM Working Group) targeting ITAM practitioners, executives, and stakeholders to explore the growing influence of AI on the ...
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  • Will 'Sustainable IT' be Caught in the Crossfire?

    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?

    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 market was per device. So, if you have three devices, you need three licenses. Then, with ...
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  • AI and ML: The Game Changers in ITAM for 2025

    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 Learning (ML). These cutting-edge technologies will revolutionise conventional ITAM methods while bringing both exciting possibilities and ...
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  • Data Management Best Practices

    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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