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.
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
From 1st November 2025, Microsoft will remove all tiered pricing for Online Services under the Enterprise Agreement. This means all customers renewing or purchasing new ... Read more
Written by: Kelly Yip
Published on: September 25, 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
On 30th July 2025, Microsoft released its much-anticipated FY25 Q4 earnings report. The results follow a surprisingly strong Q3, which exceeded the expectations of some ... Read more
Written by: Kelly Yip
Published on: August 12, 2025
As an ITAM Industry Analyst, I’m often asked what ITAM’s future looks like. This can be a tough question to answer because when it comes ... Read more
Written by: Kelly Yip
Published on: May 28, 2025
Why ITAM has struggled to take root, and why I believe that’s about to change. Executive Summary Current ITAM Ecosystem in China: China, despite being ... Read more
Written by: Guest Contributor
Published on: May 13, 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
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 ... Read more
Written by: Kelly Yip
Published on: January 6, 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
As we come to the end of 2024, we wanted to recap some of the ‘biggest’ 2024 ITAM, SAM and HAM new stories along with ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: December 13, 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
We’re happy to announce Raynet One (formerly Raynet RayVentory) has met the requirements for Inventory & Discovery Certification in accordance with the ITAM Review’s community-sourced ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: December 3, 2024
You know that feeling. Someone comes towards you with that look. It’s so slight but clearly there. You’re about to get a whole bunch of ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: December 3, 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; ITAM Forum On the 14th November 2025, Flexera unveiled its annual survey findings through ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: November 22, 2024
This article is by Kelly Yip; ITAM Thought Leader and Advisor; ITAM Forum Managing and optimising cloud has become a strategic priority as organisations increasingly ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: November 12, 2024
Best PracticeSecurityITAM News & Analysis
This article is by Elise Cocks; IT Asset and License Management – Director; Freddie Mac On the 17th October, the NIS 2 directive came into ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: November 7, 2024
Best PracticeSaaS ManagementITAM News & Analysis
We’re now over a decade on from Adobe’s controversial switch to subscription (SaaS) licensing for its key products. Salesforce, the pioneers of SaaS, is in ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: October 11, 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
Private Equity firm Thoma Bravo, owner of Flexera, just announced its intent to acquire a new corporate entity USU Product, subject to regulatory approvals. The ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: October 1, 2024