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.
ITAM News & AnalysisSaaS ManagementBest Practice
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
(This article is by Kelly Yip, ITAM Thought Leader and Advisor, the ITAM Forum) The UK government recently announced a proposal to give more flexibility ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 24, 2024
(This article is by Ryan Stefani, Chief Product Officer, LISA.) I know, I know—I’ve recently written quite a bit about Magic Quadrants. But it would ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 4, 2024
One of the less prominent battlegrounds in the upcoming US presidential election will be regulatory oversight of so-called “Big Tech” companies – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: August 30, 2024
(This article is by Ryan Stefani, Chief Product Officer, LISA.) Executive Summary Gartner has released the 5th edition of its SAM Managed Services Magic Quadrant. ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: August 23, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce Licenseware as the first recipient of our certification for Microsoft License Management! Licenseware was evaluated for its ability to manage Microsoft ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: August 6, 2024
Software PublishersITAM News & Analysis
Microsoft Corp recently announced its June 2024 Q4 and FY24 end-of-year results. Looking at the overall results across all sectors, the total revenue for Microsoft ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: August 6, 2024
Executive Summary Gartner has released its inaugural Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities for SaaS Management Platforms, highlighting a critical demand for centralised management of SaaS ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: August 1, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims is misleading and complex terms ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: June 18, 2024
Highlighting HAM Picture the scene. It’s Friday, and in the UK, at last, the final day of school for many children. Holidays booked and much ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: June 18, 2024
Hot off the Presses: Flexera has just released its 2024 State of ITAM report. For those unfamiliar, this is an annual research survey conducted by Flexera ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 13, 2024
PodcastsResourcesITAM News & Analysis
In this episode, Ryan Stefani speaks with Tamara Lajara, FinOps Team Lead at Crayon about the similarities and differences between ITAM and FinOps. Spoiler alert ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: June 12, 2024
PodcastsResourcesITAM News & Analysis
Do you know of any alternative, maybe lesser-known, software suppliers that can save you money while not compromising on quality? Well, here’s one. Meet Nitro. ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: June 12, 2024
SustainabilityITAM News & Analysis
In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the role of ITAM is expanding. Today, ITAM professionals are uniquely ... Read more
Written by: Rich Gibbons
Published on: May 20, 2024
PodcastsAuditsITAM News & AnalysisBest Practice
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories from the last month. George is ... Read more
Written by: George Wright
Published on: April 25, 2024
PodcastsITAM News & AnalysisBest PracticeISO/IEC 19770
The Dutch Police recently became the 4th organisation (ever!) to achieve ISO 19770-1 certification for its ITAM management system. This is a massive achievement, and, ... Read more
Written by: Jennifer Carr
Published on: April 25, 2024
Hot on the heels of Broadcom’s announcement of the end of perpetual licences for VMware it has given customers barely a week to download any ... Read more
Written by: AJ Witt
Published on: April 23, 2024
ITAM News & AnalysisSustainabilitySAM
News of a new Broadcom deal rarely arrives with great fanfare. The November 2023 VMware acquisition provoked open worry online and in business circles, with ... Read more
Written by: Guest Contributor
Published on: April 23, 2024