Episodes
This is a Fireside Chat podcast with the reigning winner of the Professional of the Year award (sponsored by USU), at the ITAM Review Excellence Awards. We discuss Abdullah's ITAM career at Turk Telekom where he is currently the manager of Contract and Software Asset Management. We delve into the steps that first brought him into the world of ITAM from his contract management role, from when he first heard the word "SAM" at a conference in Germany in 2013 to his first SAM/ITAM role in 2017.
Published 05/09/23
In this podcast Dean Bolton and Michael Corey from LicenseFortress discuss Oracle’s recent changes to Java licensing. We detail exactly what has changed, provide practical tips on how to assess your potential exposure, and explore options for mitigating this significant risk. With organizations facing anything from a 2x – 10x increase in Java license costs this is something which all IT Asset Managers should be taking action on now.
Published 04/12/23
Rich & James discuss a range of topics including: • Common challenges faced when onboarding an ITAM tool...and how to overcome them • How to set your ITAM priorities • The need for licensing knowledge • How to use 3rd party experts • How to demonstrate value as an ITAM professional as well as plenty more.
Published 03/30/23
Rich Gibbons talks cloud cost optimisation with fellow cloud guru Robbie Plourde from USU. They discuss the different ways that ITAM can, and should, be involved in helping manage cloud spend including: • Aligning with FinOps • Managing hybrid environments • Bring Your Own Licensing (BYOL) • Focusing on spend efficiency • Engaging with stakeholders as well as identifying transferable skills between ITAM & cloud management and supporting the culture shift within a business. ...
Published 03/21/23
In this episode I speak to Ben Van Den Bosch, IT Asset Management Expert at The ITAM-Unit, an ITAM consultancy based in the Netherlands. Ben was the 2022 winner of the "Rising Star Award" at the ITAM Review Excellence Awards, sponsored by SHI. During the episode we discuss Ben's passion for inspiring the next generation of ITAM, his globe-trotting early career, and the romantic origins which led to his shift from investment banking to ITAM.
Published 03/14/23
We talk to Tony Crawley, MD of Synyega, about: The importance independence in ITAM The US SAMOSA act and its impact on ITAM Using ITAM to drive digital transformation Join us to hear how an independent 3rd party view when it comes to software licensing & procurement can help, and how being involved early and consistently can help raise ITAM's strategic importance as well as save your organisation time and money. We also discuss the proposed SAMOSA Act from the US Government and how...
Published 03/03/23
We speak to Neil Frodsham, SHI and Rebecca Horton, USU to talk about the ITAM Review Excellence Awards, why they sponsored the Rising Star & Professional of the Year awards, the importance of recognising great work as peers, and much more. We also talk about mentorship, grad programmes, executive buy-in and several other important topics.
Published 03/03/23
Michael Corey and Dean Bolton from License Fortress discuss findings of their recent survey on audit tactics, and what to expect from Oracle in 2023. Hear about their Java strategy, price rises, and focus on Oracle Cloud.
Published 02/08/23
Join AJ Witt & SaaS Management expert James Moy as they discuss how SaaS Management teams can improve the security of SaaS applications in conjunction with other stakeholders, presented in conjunction with Zluri. Part 2 of a 2 part series
Published 01/31/23
Join AJ Witt & SaaS Management expert James Moy as they discuss why SaaS Management teams should pay close attention to the security of SaaS applications, presented in conjunction with Zluri. Part 1 of a 2 part series.
Published 01/25/23
Rich Gibbons talks to Jelle Wijndelts, Director of Business Consulting EMEA at Snow Software, about building your ITAM roadmap for 2023 and the key considerations for the new year. They also review some of the key insights, issues, and ideas that were raised and discussed by attendees at our joint Wisdom Unplugged conference on November 30, 2022.
Published 12/16/22
A chat with Salome Hugo, Head of IT Enterprise Asset Management at First National Bank based in Johannesburg, South Africa. In our new Fireside Chats series we learn more about the people behind ITAM. How did they get into ITAM, what are their personal and professional goals, advice for others etc.
Published 12/13/22
AJ Witt discusses practical approaches to cost optimization with Becky Trevino, SVP of Product at Snow Software. With many software publishers announcing significant price rises in 2023, what can ITAM teams do to save their organizations money?
Published 12/07/22
In this episode of the ITAM Review podcast we discuss Java audits and changes to Oracle's audit strategy with Java licensing expert Silke Henderson-Stuenkel of Matrix42.
Published 11/29/22
In this final podcast in the Change Makers series Eric discusses how best to engage with operational stakeholders, and how coming from a hands-on technical background gives ITAM managers a distinct advantage
Published 11/16/22
A chat with Melad Tashtezar, IT Asset Manager at Just Eat Take Away, London. In our new Fireside Chats series we learn more about the people behind ITAM. How did they get into ITAM, what are their personal and professional goals, advice for others etc.
Published 11/03/22
Rachel Ryan, Global IT Asset Manager, shares her tips for engaging ITAM in strategic & C-Level decision-making
Published 10/26/22
We sit down with: Michael Corey - Licensefortress Dean Bolton - Licensefortress Art Beeman - Beeman & Muchmore LLP Joel Muchmore - Beeman & Muchmore LLP to once again get their thoughts and insights into the world of software audits, contracts, and the intersection of ITAM & legal professionals. We focus particularly on the rise of "stealth" audits and what ITAM professionals can do to stay one step ahead... Press play to hear us talk about all that plus Oracle, software...
Published 09/29/22
AJ Witt from The ITAM Review & Andy Mitchell from Oomnitza discuss the opportunities offered by the implementation of Enterprise Technology Management (ETM). Enterprises have always had core systems to provide support for mission-critical functions. Examples include CRM systems such as Salesforce, financial systems such as Netsuite, or HCM systems such as Workday. What has been missing from this is the equivalent for technology, and this is where Enterprise Technology Management tools...
Published 07/20/22
In this podcast, we sit down with four excellent guests: Michael Corey - LicenseFortress Dean Bolton - LicenseFortress Art Beeman - Beeman & Muchmore LLP Joel Muchmore - Beeman & Muchmore LLP and discuss software audits, contracts, clauses, and how ITAM & legal working together can make everyone's role that bit easier. Listen in to hear us talk about all that plus Oracle, Quest, Micro Focus, real estate, and Vegas weddings!
Published 07/14/22
In this episode AJ Witt from the ITAM Review and Tom Watson from AMI discuss the business benefits of hardware tracking in hybrid workplaces
Published 07/05/22
I talk to Jason Keogh, Field CTO of 1E, about Digital Employee Experience (aka DEX). We cover a range of topics including: What DEX is and how it can help businesses The various ways in which it relates to, and crosses over with, ITAM How ITAM professionals can use DEX to expand their reach, remit, and recognition and we look at it from both a hardware and software perspective. If you're looking to keep your ITAM offering fresh, looking to gain visibility from your exec team, and/or...
Published 05/23/22
We talk to Simon Leuty – founder of Livingstone Group and veteran of the ITAM industry. This podcast contains a whole range of ITAM goodness, covering topics such as: • The origins of Software Asset Management • The (healthy) future of ITAM • How good data drives better business decisions • The evolution of tools and managed services • The ongoing journey from on-premises to cloud • Creating a hybrid ITAM team • Negotiating with software publishers Check out Livingstone Group here -...
Published 04/20/22
Rich Gibbons chats to Wouter Deceuninck & Diederik Van Der Sijpe from Deloitte about Finops & ITAM. They first discuss what FinOps is and why it's a focus area for many businesses and then look at how ITAM can align with, and add value to, this emerging discipline. Packed with insights and tips to help both ITAM and FinOps practitioners get started building bridges and moving towards cloud success!
Published 04/08/22
In this episode of the Change Makers podcast series, we speak with Dennis Montanje. Dennis leads the ITAM Forum’s Certification workstream, which is working to create the world’s first, globally-recognised ISO 19770 standard certification program.
Published 12/21/21