News & Analysis of the ITAM industry

The ITAM Review offers the latest news and insights within the ITAM field to keep you informed of the latest updates and best practices in the area. Our newsroom covers important topics in IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management and Software Licensing. 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.

  • Users Not Satisfied with Larger ITAM Tools

    Below are some of the early findings from the 2010 Tools Census. To complete the census please click here.
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  • 'Negotiating with Microsoft' Book Feedback

    I have started to receive feedback for ‘Negotiating with Microsoft’ by Daryl Ullman. An excellent overview on how to prepare to negotiate with Microsoft and what your options are, with guidance on what can (should!) be ...
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  • ITAM Industry News Round-Up

    EVENTS Directions on Microsoft – Five Essential Resources for Microsoft Licensing LicenseWatch –  Version 7 Webinar Miro – Open Q&A Forum on Oracle Licensing, Procurement & Compliance RFCode – Dispelling the Myths About Active RFID INDUSTRY ...
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  • 2010 Tools Census

    Please take a few minutes to take part in the 2010 Tools Census, an independent analysis of the current use of ITAM Tools and Technology. Which is the most popular tool? Which tools are users most ...
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  • 'Negotiating with Microsoft' Published

    I first spoke to Daryl Ullman this time last year when he contributed an article for the ITAM Review. See 3 Steps to Negotiating Software Agreements Daryl spends his time helping
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  • ITAM Industry News Round-Up

    ITAM Industry Updates from Software ID Technologies, TagVault, IET, Siwel, Certero, Express Metrix, BigFix, KACE, Gartner & Converge
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  • 2010 Best Use of Software ID Tags Contest

    The ITAM Review is proud to be co-sponsoring the ‘2010 Best Use Of Tags’ Contest. The contest will identify and recommend those SAM vendors who have clearly demonstrated the use of tags in their technology. Last ...
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  • Get a Review Copy of 'Negotiating with Microsoft'

    ‘Negotiating with Microsoft’ by Daryl Ullman – A step by step practical guide to prepare for negotiating with Microsoft. I have a limited number of free copies of this new book to give away to readers ...
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  • ITAM Industry News Round-Up

    Absolute Software acquires LANrev Article. What to Do When You Receive a BSA Audit Letter thanks to IAITAM IT Asset Management Awareness Month from IAITAM If you have some news to share for the monthly Industry ...
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  • Survey Results - The Results So Far...

    A few weeks back I published a survey asking which research was most popular. See the original article here. The results so far are. Enterprise SAM Tools (Most Popular) Microsoft SCCM Add-Ons Tools for Virtual Environments ...
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This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, mergers & acquisitions and any other IT news which is pertinent for the ITAM professional to know about.
This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, mergers & acquisitions and any other IT news which is pertinent for the ITAM professional to know about. 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, 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.
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.
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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