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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. ... -
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 Learning (ML). These cutting-edge technologies will revolutionise conventional ITAM methods while bringing both exciting possibilities and ... -
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 market was per device. So, if you have three devices, you need three licenses. Then, with ... -
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 ... -
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 its research and analysis of nine SAM providers it considers to matter the most, and scores ... -
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. ... -
AI Is Here—And It’s Your Best ITAM Ally, Not Your Replacement
I’ve been asked several times over the last couple of years how AI will impact ITAM and how it will impact jobs. Well, who knows what will actually happen in the future, but my guestimate is ... -
We're FinOps. We're Coming for You.
The FinOps Foundation’s recent release of the 2025 FinOps Framework expands its focus beyond public cloud services to encompass a broader spectrum of technology expenditures, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and on-premises data centres. This strategic shift, ... -
AI and ITAM: State of Play 2024 Research Report
In 2024, the ITAM Forum and General Interfaces conducted a global survey (On behalf of the ITAM Forum’s AI+ITAM Working Group) targeting ITAM practitioners, executives, and stakeholders to explore the growing influence of AI on the ...