Wisdom Online Summit: Navigating Cloud Complexity – ITAM Imperatives for Today and Tomorrow 

Join us at our Online Summit as we highlight cloud service challenges, including rising costs and business risks, and explore FinOps, GreenOps, SaaS management, and key trends shaping IT Asset Management.
24 October 2024
Free

About this event

Cloud services are now crucial for global businesses, driving innovation through modernised apps, AI services, and more. However, this rapid growth brings significant challenges such as rising costs, new business risks, and pressure on traditional management practices. To address these, new disciplines like FinOps and GreenOps have emerged, along with efforts to manage BYOL licenses, SaaS applications, and digital employee experiences. 

This summit focuses on the challenges and trends of Cloud impacting ITAM and the imperative information Asset Managers need to understand to survive today and thrive tomorrow.  

 

This event is brought to you by The ITAM Forum, Azul, Deloitte, Flexera, and ServiceNow. When you register for this event, your data will be supplied to all parties for the purposes of delivering the event and post- event follow up. More details about how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy .

 

Why you should attend

  • Gain insights from your peers
  • Learn how AI can drive synergies between ITAM and FinOps
  • Hear best practices for aligning and converging ITAM and FinOps

Agenda

14:00 - 14:10 Welcome & Introduction
Kelly Yip, ITAM Forum
14:10 - 14:30 Connecting the dots: SAAS, Cloud and On-premise
Kelly Yip, ITAM Forum
14:30 - 15:00 Leveraging FinOps for AI workloads
Oleksiy Akimov & Christoph Alkofer, Deloitte - Curious about how leading organizations are managing and reducing AI-related costs while driving innovation? Want to explore proven strategies for reducing the cost of AI workloads without compromising performance? Join Oleksiy and Christoph from Deloitte for an insightful discussion that delves into the intricacies of FinOps and AI workload cost optimization. In this talk we will cover: • The high cost drivers of AI workloads, including data transfers, specialized hardware and model retraining. • Effective strategies for managing these costs, such as leveraging and optimizing data management. • Practical approaches to fostering a cost-conscious culture and implementing FinOps practices in your organization. Bringing a wealth of experience and innovative insights, Christoph and Oleksiy will provide practical tips and real-world examples to help you navigate the complexities of AI cost management.
15:00 - 15:30 Cloud Cost Optimization for Java Workloads: Practical Tips for Reducing Cloud Waste
John Ceccarelli, Azul - More than ever, the intersection of ITAM and FinOps is becoming the epicenter for controlling an enterprise’s IT spending. With the switch to cloud, ITAM needs to work with FinOps and Engineering to maximize cost efficiency and asset utilization. And a large part of that IT spending is on Java workloads. Increasingly, enterprises are switching to run their Java programs on to a High-Performance Java Platform to deliver lower costs and better customer experience. In this event you’ll learn what High-Performance Java Platforms are and how they solve the unique challenges of optimizing Java spend in the cloud.
15:30 - 16:00 ITAM & FinOps: A Unified Approach for IT Cost Optimisation
Chris Savvides, ServiceNow - ServiceNow will explore how a comprehensive strategy for ITAM and FinOps can deliver on Business Value and alignment. Controlling Cloud spend or enhancing efficiency? YES Streamlining operations or ensure cloud governance? YES Efficient hybrid IT management is a cornerstone in the ever-evolving technological landscape, demanding the seamless integration of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure. Join ServiceNow’s ITAM expert; Chris Savvides, as he delves into how customers tackle Cloud Cost Spend with ServiceNow. Chris will discuss how business alignment and governance across the disciplines of FinOps, ITAM, ITSM can achieve greater efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and agility in their IT operations
16:00 - 16:30 Unlocking Value: When ITAM meets FinOps
Mark Bradley, Flexera - A new era of ITAM and FinOps is emerging. But how does ITAM connect with evolving AI and sustainability? Get ready for the future of IT by joining Flexera’s Mark Bradley, Senior Manager, Product Management to discover how to achieve complete visibility across your on-premises, cloud and SaaS environments. See how to optimize your IT operations and unlock hidden cost savings through effective BYOL license management and SaaS optimization—and start saying goodbye to the significant challenges posed by rising costs, intricate licensing models and security threats.
16:30 - 17:00 Q&A & Close

Speakers

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    Kelly Yip
    ITAM Thought Leader and Advisor, ITAM Forum
    Kelly joined ITAM Forum team in June 2024 as ITAM Thought Leader and Advisor. She has worked in the SAM/ITAM industry for 13 years and has considerable experience with Microsoft, as well as broad experience with IBM and Oracle. With extensive Business Consulting and Software Licensing experience, she has spent the last few years focusing on bringing value to organisations, typically in the form of cost optimisation/cost avoidance and good ITAM practices. In addition to Business Consulting experience, Kelly has also been heavily involved in online course creation and the delivery of numerous workshops. With a passion for value, Kelly is always keen to ensure organisations maximise the value of their IT software assets and believes that training & enablement pay a huge role in driving this.
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    Chris Savvides
    Senior Advisory Solution Consultant, ITAM ServiceNow
    Chris has spent the last 20 years in the technology services & consulting business. For the past two years, he has supported ServiceNow customers in transforming the way they manage their technology assets on the Now Platform. He's also enabled organisations to integrate their IT Asset Management with Service Operations to significantly reduce technology risks and costs.
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    Mark Bradley
    Senior Manager, Product Management, Flexera
    Mark is the Senior Manager, Product Management for Flexera. He is an ITAM, ITSM, and ITFM veteran with vast industry experience ranging from HP to JPMC, and he co-authored ITIL4 Leader: Digital & IT Strategy.
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    John Ceccarelli
    Senior Director of Product Management, Azul
    John is the Senior Director of Product Management at Azul, where he leads the high-performance Java platform business. A FinOps Certified Practitioner, John is passionate about the intersection of technology and financial operations, with a focus on making complex technologies more accessible. With deep expertise in both product management and FinOps, he is dedicated to driving innovation while optimizing costs in cloud environments.
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    Oleksiy Akimov
    Director, Deloitte
    Oleksiy is a Director at Deloitte, responsible for leading the FinOps practice. In his role, he specializes in advising clients on cost-effective cloud migrations and guiding them through their FinOps journey. Known for his extensive expertise, Oleksiy has established himself as a leading authority in the FinOps space. In the recent past, Oleksiy has seen a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence in the cloud environment. This trend has resulted in increased pressure on customers to effectively manage and optimize associated costs. His deep understanding of both FinOps and the evolving AI landscape positions him as a key advisor to organizations navigating these financial and technological complexities.
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    Christoph Alkofer
    Senior Consultant, Deloitte
    Christoph is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, where he has been advising clients on FinOps and cloud cost management for several years. Aware of the rapid changes precipitated by artificial intelligence, he recognizes the growing demand for cloud cost management as AI applications become more prevalent. He firmly holds it is essential to identify and elucidate cost factors as early as possible to ensure effective and efficient management of cloud expenditures in the AI era.

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