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FinOps for SaaS: A Step in the Right Direction, But Will It Work?
The FinOps Foundation is making a bold attempt to get better visibility and control of SaaS applications. This has been driven in part because the vast majority of FinOps teams also manage SaaS to some extent. ... -
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The Forrester Wave SAM Solutions Report (Q1 2025)
Forrester, the US based research firm, recently released its latest SAM Solutions Wave report for Q1 2025. The report reflects ... -
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) ... -
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 ...
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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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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?
When I first joined the ITAM industry (which feels like a million years ago), the predominant licensing metric in the ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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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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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 ... -
Does ITAM Need a Re-brand?
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 great whitepaper about the need for ITAM to evolve and embrace ... -
How will NIS2 Impact ITAM Teams?
In January 2023, in response to the large number of widely publicised cyberattacks, the European Union enacted a revised version of the 2016 Network and Information systems Directive (NIS). The revision – the NIS2 Directive – ... -
TCO Certified Announces New Sustainable IT Criteria
Global sustainable IT certification body TCO Certified has launched the latest edition of its criteria to certify IT products. Alongside the standard, it also revealed an ambitious ten-year roadmap, which, if successful, will see a return ... -
How IT Can Contribute Towards UK Government Efficiency Drive Without Impacting Services
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 savings do not come at the expense of essential services. Reeves ... -
'Big' ITAM News For 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 commentary for our team of industry analysts. February. Flexera Acquires Snow ... -
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 ... -
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 with the ITAM Review’s community-sourced open standard. ITAM industry veteran Raynet’s approach to addressing ITAM use ... -
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 get a whole bunch of work you weren’t planning for. We all know that feeling. We’ve ... -
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 was a powerful showcase of a burgeoning community, cutting-edge frameworks, and ground-breaking advancements in cloud financial ...
This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry.
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FinOps for SaaS: A Step in the Right Direction, But Will It Work?
The FinOps Foundation is making a bold attempt to get better visibility and control of SaaS applications. This has been driven in part because the vast majority of FinOps teams also manage SaaS to some extent. ... -
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The Forrester Wave SAM Solutions Report (Q1 2025)
Forrester, the US based research firm, recently released its latest SAM Solutions Wave report for Q1 2025. The report reflects ... -
Sourcing Sustainable IT: The Intersection of Procurement and ITAM
More companies are turning to refurbished and second-source equipment, but what’s driving the shift? And how has the industry evolved ... -
E-waste to Opportunity: Real-World Circular Economy Practices in IT
Sustainability in IT is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. But how can ITAM play a role in making ...
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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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FinOps for SaaS: A Step in the Right Direction, But Will It Work?
The FinOps Foundation is making a bold attempt to get better visibility and control of SaaS applications. This has been driven in part because the vast majority of FinOps teams also manage SaaS to some extent. ... -
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The Forrester Wave SAM Solutions Report (Q1 2025)
Forrester, the US based research firm, recently released its latest SAM Solutions Wave report for Q1 2025. The report reflects ... -
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) ... -
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 ...
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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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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?
When I first joined the ITAM industry (which feels like a million years ago), the predominant licensing metric in the ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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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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The High Cost of Oracle Java: Managing Expenses and Operational Efficiency
For businesses reliant on Java, Oracle’s licensing model presents a formidable challenge. Once a freely available technology, Java has evolved into a costly necessity for enterprises, with licensing changes leading to widespread financial and operational concerns. ... -
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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, ... -
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? ...
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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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