Best practice

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.
  • Did Birmingham City Council’s disastrous Oracle migration contribute to its bankruptcy?

    Did Birmingham City Council’s disastrous Oracle migration contribute to its bankruptcy?

    On Tuesday, 5th September 2023, Birmingham City Council (the largest local authority in Europe) effectively declared bankruptcy after being hit with a £760m bill to settle claims in a more than decade long equal pay dispute.  ...
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  • SaaS management platform Josys raises $93M

    SaaS management platform Josys raises $93M

    Japanese SaaS management startup Josys Inc. has raised $93m in Series B funding. The company, which was launched in February 2022 by Yasukane Matsumoto, founder of Raksul Inc., offers a platform for centrally managing SaaS usage. ...
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  • SAP buys Enterprise Architecture firm LeanIX

    SAP buys Enterprise Architecture firm LeanIX

    SAP has announced its intention to buy the Enterprise Architecture company LeanIX from private investors. You may remember them from when they acquired the SaaS management platform Cleanshelf in 2021. Barely a day has passed since ...
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  • Software Portfolio Management (SPM): What is it and why is it important? New podcast

    Software Portfolio Management (SPM): What is it and why is it important? New podcast

    In our latest ITAM Review podcast, Rich speaks with Fabian Gutschera, Team Lead for SAM Solution Sales at USU about Software Portfolio Management (SPM). Fabian shares his practical insights and real-world examples of SPM, shedding light ...
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  • Torii announces new AI & developer capabilities

    Torii announces new AI & developer capabilities

    SaaS management veteran Torii has announced new AI and developer capabilities. We’ve been following Torii at ITAM Review since 2018 and have always been impressed with their platform capabilities. Torii were amongst the first providers to ...
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  • Beamy achieves ITAM Review certification for Enterprise SaaS Management 

    Beamy achieves ITAM Review certification for Enterprise SaaS Management 

    The ITAM Review is pleased to announce the certification of Beamy for Enterprise SaaS Management against our open, community-sourced standard. ITAM Review Certifications help ITAM professionals choose the right tools and services to meet their technology ...
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  • Tangoe joins the FinOps Foundation

    Tangoe joins the FinOps Foundation

    FinOps Foundation welcomes Tangoe as a new member Tangoe, the expense and asset management software company, has joined the FinOps Foundation community as a Premier member, while its Chief Product Officer, Chris Ortbals, will join the FinOps Governing Board as ...
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  • ITAMantics podcast - September 2023

    ITAMantics podcast - September 2023

    In the September edition of ITAMantics, Rich, AJ and George discuss Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk, ITAM’s role in corporate credit ratings, SAP buying LeanIX, Josys raising $93M, Torii launching an AI assistant, and whether Oracle had ...
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  • Leveraging the Power of AI in IT Asset Management: Unveiling New Frontiers 

    Leveraging the Power of AI in IT Asset Management: Unveiling New Frontiers 

    The coming together of AI and ITAM In today’s ever-evolving technology landscape, the role of IT Asset Managers has become increasingly complex. The task of efficiently managing and optimizing a company’s IT assets is no small ...
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