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Wisdom Unplugged UK 2024: Insights and Findings
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 consultants. The event focused on practical insights, collaboration, and tackle pressing ... -
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Raynet One Earns Inventory & Discovery Certification
We’re happy to announce Raynet One (formerly Raynet RayVentory) has met the requirements for Inventory & Discovery Certification in accordance ... -
Convergence is Coming to Asset Management
You know that feeling. Someone comes towards you with that look. It’s so slight but clearly there. You’re about to ... -
FinOps X: A First-Timer’s Insights on Community, Innovation, and ITAM Convergence
Last month, I had the privilege of attending the FinOps X Conference in the vibrant city of Barcelona. The event ...
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ITAM Evolution: Embracing Necessary Change for a Prosperous Future
The value of ITAM is under great scrutiny. This is driven by siloed and conflicting stakeholder demands and the growing influence of cloud computing. ITAM must be reimagined and modernised. It must take on a holistic, flexible approach with a focus on collaborative management and distributed decision making. This white paper serves to highlight the need for ITAM to evolve.
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NIS 2 Directive - ITAM's Important Role in a Ransomware Response Plan
This article is by Elise Cocks; IT Asset and License Management – Director; Freddie Mac On the 17th October, the NIS 2 directive came into force across the European Union. This cybersecurity legislation sets strict standards ... -
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It's About Time It Was Easier to Manage SaaS Applications
We’re now over a decade on from Adobe’s controversial switch to subscription (SaaS) licensing for its key products. Salesforce, the ... -
Digital document solutions - why every ITAM professional should be managing one
In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the role of ITAM is expanding. ... -
ITAM is an investment in cybersecurity, not a cost
In the following article, Rishi Simbudyal from Teqtivity explains why ITAM is so critical to cyber security, and why cybersecurity ...
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FinOps Guide for ITAM Managers
Successfully bridging the gap between ITAM & FinOps will be a huge boost to ITAM teams within any organisation, and it will also bring demonstrable business benefits. To help ITAM Managers better understand and navigate FinOps, we've created this short, yet informative, guide.
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Employee Monitoring Software: Essential Tool or Invasion of Privacy
(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 to workers by offering a compressed four day working week. Considering ... -
Digital Employee Experience (DEX): What it is and why you should care
(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 be a huge oversight not to mention the inaugural Digital Employee ... -
Does increased regulation benefit software buyers?
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, Meta, and Microsoft, amongst others – by the FTC. Similarly, the ... -
Our Analysis: Gartner Magic Quadrant SAM Managed Services
(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. This edition highlights nine key capabilities delivered consistently across major markets ... -
Licenseware Earns 'Microsoft License Management' Certification
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 licenses across four dimensions. Entitlement, Consumption, Optimisation, and Reporting. To read ... -
Microsoft: June 2024 Q4 and FY24 Results
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 increased by 16% to a total of $245.1 billion with a ... -
Our Analysis: Gartner Magic Quadrant for SaaS Management Platforms
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 applications. With per-employee SaaS spend averaging $1,370—a 55% increase since 2021—and ... -
Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
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 and activities related to cancellation of software subscriptions. Section 8403 of ... -
CrowdStrike outage highlights the need for robust HAM and possible software diversity
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 needed time off from work stretches ahead of you. Except if ... -
Flexera 2024 State of ITAM Report is Here (Key Takeaways)
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 that examines the status of the ITAM industry. This year, they ...
This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry.
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Wisdom Unplugged UK 2024: Insights and Findings
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 consultants. The event focused on practical insights, collaboration, and tackle pressing ... -
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Raynet One Earns Inventory & Discovery Certification
We’re happy to announce Raynet One (formerly Raynet RayVentory) has met the requirements for Inventory & Discovery Certification in accordance ... -
FinOps X: A First-Timer’s Insights on Community, Innovation, and ITAM Convergence
Last month, I had the privilege of attending the FinOps X Conference in the vibrant city of Barcelona. The event ... -
Convergence is Coming to Asset Management
You know that feeling. Someone comes towards you with that look. It’s so slight but clearly there. You’re about to ...
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Have you listened to the ITAM Review podcast?
All the latest and greatest ITAM conversations, interviews, and insights for you to listen to on the move.
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.
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Wisdom Unplugged UK 2024: Insights and Findings
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 consultants. The event focused on practical insights, collaboration, and tackle pressing ... -
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Raynet One Earns Inventory & Discovery Certification
We’re happy to announce Raynet One (formerly Raynet RayVentory) has met the requirements for Inventory & Discovery Certification in accordance ... -
Convergence is Coming to Asset Management
You know that feeling. Someone comes towards you with that look. It’s so slight but clearly there. You’re about to ... -
FinOps X: A First-Timer’s Insights on Community, Innovation, and ITAM Convergence
Last month, I had the privilege of attending the FinOps X Conference in the vibrant city of Barcelona. The event ...
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As IT spending shifts to the cloud, ITAM must evolve
In this article, we explore the implications for ITAM of the main findings from Flexera’s 2022 Tech Spend Pulse, where the top priorities for technology initiatives continue to focus on digital transformation, cybersecurity and cloud/cloud migration.
ITAM, SAM and software license management are continually-evolving disciplines. At the same time, the remit for ITAM 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 practices here.
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NIS 2 Directive - ITAM's Important Role in a Ransomware Response Plan
This article is by Elise Cocks; IT Asset and License Management – Director; Freddie Mac On the 17th October, the NIS 2 directive came into force across the European Union. This cybersecurity legislation sets strict standards ... -
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It's About Time It Was Easier to Manage SaaS Applications
We’re now over a decade on from Adobe’s controversial switch to subscription (SaaS) licensing for its key products. Salesforce, the ... -
Digital document solutions - why every ITAM professional should be managing one
In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the role of ITAM is expanding. ... -
ITAM is an investment in cybersecurity, not a cost
In the following article, Rishi Simbudyal from Teqtivity explains why ITAM is so critical to cyber security, and why cybersecurity ...
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How to reduce e-waste – ITAM’s role in meeting sustainability goals
A recent report & survey by the UK’s Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has highlighted the growing problem of how to reduce e-waste and how we can do more to reduce consumption of rare earth metals and shore up overstretched supply chains.
Forewarned is forearmed. Get the latest news and advice on the ever-present challenge of software publisher audits here. Who is auditing right now? How and when should you respond to an audit? Stick here to stay informed on the latest audit trends, patterns and behaviours.
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ITAMantics - April 2024
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 joined this month by AJ Witt and Ryan Stefani. Stories tackled ... -
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ITAM & AI, FinOps, Containers, ESG, security: The many ways in which ITAM has matured beyond its roots
ITAM, AI, FinOps, Containers, ESG, security… Back in January I wrote about my picks from the agenda for Wisdom NA ... -
Another Quest audit ends up in court
A Quest Software audit is in court (again). Here I am, back with another story of a software vendor treating ... -
As some VMware products come to an end some customers face 1200% price rises
As you may have seen, following the completion of the Broadcom acquisition, “VMware by Broadcom” are no longer offering perpetual ...
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Podcast Episode 117: Protect against stealth software audits
In this latest podcast I sit down once again with four great guests to discuss the prospect of "stealth audits". In this action-packed discussion we cover Oracle, audit tactics, court cases, recent acquisitions, contract terms and much more. We also talk about new terms to best describe modern software audits (stealth software audits?).
Licence management is the mainstay of many ITAM roles, so it is important to stay informed on the latest software publisher news. We aim to keep our readers informed on the latest developments at tier 1, 2 and 3 software publishers, combined with analysis of how it will affect ITAM professionals.
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Microsoft: June 2024 Q4 and FY24 Results
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 increased by 16% to a total of $245.1 billion with a ... -
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Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims ... -
Software Vendor Insights: What do the numbers tell us about the opportunities for ITAM negotiations?
What software vendor insights can be gained from the latest financial results from Amazon, Google, Broadcom, Salesforce, IBM and SAP? ... -
Flexera is first SAM tool vendor verified for Oracle E-Business Suite applications
Flexera has announced that it has been verified as the first software asset management (SAM) tool vendor for Oracle E-Business ...
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Opentext acquires Micro Focus: Audits ahead?
You’ll be pleased to know that a company known for their aggressive audit tactics have bought another company known for their aggressive audit tactics…OpenText will acquire Micro Focus for $6 billion USD. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2023, subject to approvals.
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