The ITAM Executive: A Podcast for IT Asset Management Professionals
The ITAM Executive is a podcast for IT asset management professionals, focused on the challenges of managing software and technology across an organization. Each episode features conversations with seasoned leaders and industry experts from the ITAM community. They share practical advice on defining IT strategy, managing licenses, reducing costs, and minimizing licensing risks. Listeners also get insights into the latest IT trends and long-term deployment strategies.
Episodes
Toyota’s Journey From Spreadsheets to Intelligent Software Asset Management
SpeakersJerry Frazier, Program Director, SAM/HAM, Toyota North America Helen Piña, Vice President, Marketing, Anglepoint Episode Overview In this episode, we explore how Toyota partnered with Anglepoint to strengthen visibility, improve reporting, and build a more strategic approach to Software Asset Management. The conversation examines what strong partnership looks like in practice, from alignin
AI for IT Asset Management in 2026
Speakers: Ron Brill, President and Chairman, Anglepoint Kris Johnson, Chief Product Officer, Anglepoint Episode Overview: AI is changing enterprise technology fast. Knowing what truly delivers value and what is still unproven is the real challenge, especially in IT Asset Management and FinOps. In this episode, Ron Brill, Anglepoint President and ISO ITAM Standards Chair, and Kris Johnson, Anglep
Navigating IBM’s IASP Evolution: How to Confidently Move Forward with the CVA Program
OverviewIBM’s Client Value Acceleration (CVA) program reflects the continued evolution of IBM’s approach to software asset management. The program enhances visibility, collaboration, and actionable insight while helping clients gain a unified, data-driven view of their IBM software environment through the IBM Client Value Portal.CVA is designed to deliver measurable business outcomes such as great
IBM CVA Program: A 12-Month Roadmap with Anglepoint
Speakers Pratheek Purushotam, Anglepoint Senior Manager, IBM Global Service Delivery Chris Campbell, Anglepoint Senior Lead Consultant, IBM Global Service Delivery Episode Overview In this episode of the ITAM Executive podcast, we unpack the basics of IBM’s new Client Value Acceleration (CVA) program and what you can expect after joining the CVA program. You’ll hear highlights from our recent web
5 Steps from Data to Intelligence With Flexera
Speakers:Jason Razor, Anglepoint Director of Flexera Channel Sales Alan Legerlotz, Anglepoint Director of Global Flexera Services Delivery Episode Overview:In this episode of the ITAM Executive podcast, we discuss Anglepoint’s five-step framework for turning raw IT asset data into meaningful, actionable intelligence with Flexera. Alan Legerlotz, Anglepoint Director of Global Flexera Services Deli
VMware Under Broadcom: Price Hikes, Surprise Audits and Smarter Support Alternatives
Speakers:Benjamin Coon, Anglepoint; Alec Flory, Origina Episode Overview:This episode serves as a critical guide to understanding the significant post-acquisition VMware changes and their implications for customers. Based on insights from our recent webinar, “VMware Licensing in 2025: Latest Updates, Increased Audit Activity, and Support Alternatives,” this discussion is essential for ITAM, SAM, p
From IASP to CVA: What IBM’s New Program Means for You
Speakers:Wes Mantle, IBM WW GM Software Sales & Licensing; Peter Mierzejewski, IBM VP WW CVA Program; Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & Chairman; Javier Moreno, Anglepoint VP WW IBM Sales Episode Overview:In this special episode of The ITAM Executive podcast, we dive into IBM’s Client Value Acceleration (CVA) Program, the future of IBM software asset management. Taken from our recent webin
IBM Licensing Essentials: ITAM Tools and Insights
Speaker: Pratheek Purushotam, Anglepoint Sr. ManagerEpisode Overview: This episode of the ITAM Executive include highlights from Anglepoint’s webinar, Achieve IBM Licensing Success with ITAM Tools: ILMT, Flexera, and ServiceNow.Pratheek Purushotam, Sr. Manager and IBM expert at Anglepoint, discusses IBM software licensing, specifically focusing on sub-capacity and container licensing, which allow
Women in ITAM 2025: Driving Success in IT Asset Management, FinOps, & Procurement
Speakers: Angie Marchuk, Southern Company; Martina Borck, Jack Henry & Associates; Lina Vergara, Anglepoint This episode of The ITAM Executive was taken from our 2025 Women in ITAM webinar, Collaboration is Key: ITAM, FinOps, and Procurement.This episode features an excellent panel of female leaders in the technology space as they explore the critical role of collaboration across ITAM, FinOps
IT Asset Management 2025 | Insights on Priorities
Speaker: Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & Chairman, Chair at ITAM Forum, Chair at ISO ITAM Standards CommitteeEpisode Overview:This episode of the ITAM Executive podcast features highlights from our webinar, 5 for 2025: Top 5 IT Asset Management (ITAM) Priorities for 2025 to Maximize Business Value.In this episode, Ron Brill, President & Chairman at Anglepoint, shares key focus areas for
Nationwide Building Society's IBM IASP Journey | Bringing ITAM & Procurement Together
Host:Sarah Marriott, Director at Anglepoint Speakers:Marie Davies, Sr. ITAM Manager at Nationwide Building SocietyRos Davies, Sr. Procurement Manager at Nationwide Building Society In this episode of The ITAM Executive, we join Marie and Ros from Nationwide Building Society (a large UK financial institution that provides a range of banking services) who discuss their first-hand journey and experie
Toyota's Journey to Intelligent ITAM Data with ServiceNow
Episode OverviewIn this episode of The ITAM Executive, we highlight insights from Anglepoint’s recent webinar, “Conquering 5 Challenges to Deliver a Successful ITAM Program with ServiceNow.”The episode explores the challenges and solutions involved in building a successful IT Asset Management (ITAM) program with ServiceNow, as experienced by Jerry Frasier, Program Director for the SAM team at Toyo
2024 Gartner Voice of the Customer Report for SAM Managed Services Explained
Hosts: Jesse Good, Senior Client Experience Manager; Brooke Hirsch, Senior Client Experience SpecialistIn this episode of The ITAM Executive Jesse Good and Brooke Hirsch, from Anglepoint’s Client Experience team, discuss the recent release of the 2024 Gartner Voice of the Customer report for Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services.This is the first ever report of its kind for the SAM Mana
Mastering ITAM Tools: Navigating ServiceNow & Flexera Solutions
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeakers: Rich Toomey, Lead Consultant; Alan Legerlotz, Principal ConsultantEpisode OverviewIn this episode of The ITAM Executive, Kris Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Anglepoint, hosts a discussion with Rich Toomey and Alan Legerlotz, two seasoned IT Asset Management professionals. What You’ll LearnThis episode provides a comprehensive discuss
Uncover a New ITAM Risk Management Framework with ABB & Anglepoint
Host: Sarah Marriott, Director, AnglepointSpeakers: Hery Rason, Global ITAM, ABB; Andrzej Skrundz, IT Software Asset Management Sr. Specialist; ABBEpisode OverviewThis episode of the ITAM Executive comes from our recent webinar, 4 Steps to ITAM Risk Management with ABB and Anglepoint.We are very pleased to be joined by our colleagues at ABB for this discussion. Anglepoint and ABB have a very colla
Maximizing Cost Efficiency with Microsoft 365 User Profiles
Speakers:Mandi Sue Bleau, Anglepoint Director of Microsoft Service Delivery.Myles Adley, Anglepoint Senior Consultant, Service Delivery This episode of the ITAM Executive comes from our recent webinar, Microsoft 365 License Optimization Through Effective User Profile Management. The episode focuses on optimizing Microsoft 365 user profiles to ensure that your organization is using the most approp
How AI and Real-Time ITAM Can Revolutionize Your Organization
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerGuest: Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & Chairman, Chair at ITAM Forum, Chair at ISO ITAM Standards Committee In this episode of The ITAM Executive, Kris Johnson and Ron Brill discuss the necessity and increasing importance of real-time IT Asset Management. Traditionally, ITAM has focused on audits for software compliance and contract negot
Oracle's Verified SAM (VSAM) Partner Program Explained
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeaker: Jeremy Sayler, Director of Anglepoint's Oracle Licensing PracticeIn this episode of The ITAM Executive, Kris Johnson and Jeremy Sayler discuss Oracle's new Verified SAM Partner Program.The Verified SAM Partner Program was introduced at Oracle CloudWorld in October 2022 and officially went live in June 2023, Anglepoint was verified in Q1
How to Plan a Red Hat Transition: CentOS 7 EOL Migration
Speaker: Rebecca Horton, Sr. Director of Red Hat Licensing at AnglepointIn this episode, Rebecca Horton, a seasoned expert in open-source technology and Red Hat solutions, sheds light on the impending end-of-life (EOL) of CentOS Linux 7 and how organizations can execute a seamless Red Hat transition.Rebecca pulls back the curtain on open-source software, highlighting the expansive nature of the op
Navigating VMware's Licensing Changes by Broadcom
Speakers: Benjamin Coon, Senior Consultant; Chris Hayes, Principal ConsultantThis episode of the ITAM Executive includes content taken from our webinar, “Broadcom’s VMware Licensing Changes Decoded.”In this episode, Benjamin Coon, Senior Consultant of Specialty Licensing at Anglepoint, and Chris Hayes, Principal Consultant of Anglepoint’s ITAM Program Transformation practice, discuss the significa
Optimize Your Oracle Software Investments: VSAM Partner Program
Host: Jeremy Sayler, Anglepoint Director of Oracle LicensingSpeaker: Felicia Parilo, Oracle Global DirectorThis episode of the ITAM Executive includes content taken from our webinar, “Oracle’s VSAM Partner Program Insights: What You Need to Know.” In this episode, Jeremy Sayler, Director of Oracle Licensing at Anglepoint, and Felicia Parilo, Global Director at Oracle, discuss Oracle’s Verified Sof
Measuring & Communicating ITAM’s Impact | Women in ITAM 2024
Host: Sarah Marriott, Anglepoint DirectorSpeakers: Antonela Agbaje, Software Asset Manager at Sainsbury’s; Dominika Franke, Software Asset Manager at ABB; Kay Twitchell, Deputy Agency Software Manager at NASAThis episode of the ITAM Executive includes content taken from our 2024 Women in ITAM webinar, ‘Measuring & Communicating ITAM’s Impact.‘In this episode, Sarah Marriott, Antonella Agbaje,
Cloud Cost Management: Embracing the FinOps Cycle
Host: Jason Kelly, Anglepoint Director of FinOpsThis episode of the ITAM Executive includes content taken from our lightning course, FinOps 101 | Understanding FinOps and Cloud Cost Optimization.In this episode, Jason Kelly, Director of FinOps at Anglepoint, introduces the concept of the FinOps Cycle, comprising the inform, optimize, and operate phases, which form a continuous iterative process. T
Exploring the Benefits of FinOps | Mastering the Fundamentals
Host: Jason Kelly, Anglepoint Director of FinOpsThis episode of the ITAM Executive includes content taken from our lightning course, FinOps 101 | Understanding FinOps and Cloud Cost Optimization.In this episode, Jason Kelly, Director of FinOps at Anglepoint, delves into the fundamentals and benefits of FinOps, a practice that merges finance and DevOps to manage cloud financials effectively. He exp
The Role of ITAM in Regulatory Compliance & GRC
Host: Chris Hayes, Anglepoint Principal ConsultantThis episode of the ITAM Executive includes content taken from our webinar, Unlocking Regulatory Compliance and GRC Success: Aligning Your ITAM System with a Robust Risk Control Framework.In this episode, Chris Hayes, Principal Consultant at Anglepoint, explains how ITAM teams can add value to their companies and organizations by aligning their man
Inside the 2024 Update to ISO/IEC 19770-1
Hosts: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeaker: Ron Brill, Chair of ISO ITAM Standards WG21, ITAM Forum Vice-Chair, Anglepoint President & ChairmanIn this episode of the ITAM Executive, Anglepoint CPO Kris Johnson is joined by Ron Brill, President and Chairman of Anglepoint and convener of WG21 for ISO/IEC, to discuss the anticipated 2024 update to ISO 19770-1, shedding light on
Understanding Software Asset Management Core Concepts: Entitlement, Consumption, & Lifecycle
Hosts: Chris Nielson and Ryan Krueger, Anglepoint Directors of Client SuccessThis episode of The ITAM Executive was created from Anglepoint’s Software Asset Management (SAM) 101 lighting course.In this episode, Chris Nielson and Ryan Krueger, both Directors at Anglepoint, cover the foundational elements of software entitlement, software consumption, software license management, and give an overvie
The Fundamentals of Software Asset Management: Get Started with SAM
Hosts: Chris Nielson and Ryan Krueger, Anglepoint Directors of Client SuccessThis episode of the ITAM Executive was created from Anglepoint's Software Asset Management (SAM) 101 lightning course.In this episode, Chris Nielson and Ryan Krueger, both Directors at Anglepoint, give a concise, yet detailed overview of software asset management (SAM).Software asset management is more than just managing
Sustainability at the Core: ITAM's Role in Green IT Initiatives
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeaker: Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & ChairmanIn this episode of the ITAM Executive, Kris Johnson and Ron Brill discuss environmental sustainability and green IT initiatives – with a specific focus on the role that IT asset management (ITAM) can and should have in those initiatives.There are many reasons why sustainability and green IT s
Unlocking Value From Gartner's Critical Capabilities Report for SAM Managed Services
Host: Scott Hair, Anglepoint VP Lead Solution ArchitectSpeaker: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerIn this episode of the ITAM Executive, Kris Johnson, Anglepoint CPO, and Scott Hair, Lead Solution Architect, discuss the 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilties Report for SAM Managed Services report.One of the main topics of conversation in this episode is about what’s new to this year’s repo
SAM Tool Considerations: Onboarding Software Publishers
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeaker: Ken Staude, ITAM Technology ServicesThis episode of the ITAM Executive revolves around the challenges and best practices of onboarding publishers in a software asset management tool. Kris and Ken especially emphasize the importance of data quality, configuration, and interpretation in order to manage software licenses effectively.One of
ITAM & FinOps: How to Win Big - With Rob Martin of the FinOps Foundation
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeakers: Rob Martin, FinOps Foundation FinOps Principal; Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & ChairmanThis episode of the ITAM Executive was recorded live at the ITAM & FinOps: How to Win Big event. Rob Martin, FinOps Principal at the FinOps Foundation joined Anglepoint’s Kris Johnson and Ron Brill for a discussion about what they learned f
The State of SAM Managed Services: 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant Reaction
Host: Steve Hastings, Anglepoint Global Sales LeaderSpeaker: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerThe 2023 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for SAM Managed Services is now available! Access a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report here.In this episode of the ITAM Executive, Kris Johnson, Anglepoint CPO, and Steve Hastings, Global Head of Sales, discuss this year's Magic Quadrant report.
Addressing the ITAM Talent Crisis
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeakers: Jeremy Vince, Executive Director of Organizational Excellence & Talent Strategy; Miles Christensen, Senior AnalystThis episode of the ITAM Executive focuses on talent strategy, particularly addressing the talent crunch or shortage of talent in the ITAM (IT Asset Management) industry.The conversation between Kris, Jeremy, and Miles h
How the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) is Going to Change the Game
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeakers: Riley Jenkins, FOCUS Project Contributor; Jason Kelly, Anglepoint FinOps Practice LeadFor this episode of the ITAM Executive, we’re joined by Riley Jenkins, a contributor to the FinOps Foundation FOCUS project, and Jason Kelly, Director of Anglepoint’s FinOps practice. FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) is a technical proj
The Role of IT Asset Management (ITAM) in Sustainability
Speaker: Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & ChairmanSustainability is a huge trend in IT right now, and it's not going to go away. In this episode, Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & Chairman, gives a brief overview of the role that ITAM can and should eventually have in sustainability.Historically, hardware has been the most discussed area of sustainability within ITAM. And certainly, there
Technology Business Management (TBM) & IT Asset Management (ITAM) - An Overview
Speaker: Ron Brill, President & Chairman Technology Business Management, or TBM, is a methodology designed to implement IT financial management (ITFM). The main goal of TBM is to run IT like a business, allowing important conversations to happen between IT, finance, and other business units.In this episode, Ron Brill, President & Chairman of Anglepoint, gives an overview of TBM and ITAM, a
Inform, Optimize, Operate: The FinOps Lifecycle & ITAM
Speaker: Ron Brill, President & ChairmanLately, there has been a lot of talk about IT asset management's role in cloud financial management, or FinOps, and for good reason. The two disciplines are closely related and when practiced together, provide extraordinary benefits to organizations.In this episode, taken from a recent Anglepoint webinar, Ron Brill gives a view of each of the stages of t
Building Your Career in IT Asset Management
Host: Tylair Hudson, Anglepoint RecruiterSpeaker: Renee Storc, Senior IT Asset ManagerWe created this episode with the goal of helping people join or build ITAM teams. Renee Storc, a Senior ITAM Manager who has built ITAM teams in different organizations, helps us answer the following questions: What skills are needed? How to stand out during the interview process? What is it like to work in ITAM?
Women in ITAM 2023: Giving ITAM a Voice
Host: Zarra Leonte, Anglepoint Senior DirectorSpeakers: Amanda Jacob, Brunswick VP Office of the CIO; Lesley Spencer-Ford, Capita Head of IT Asset Management; Kimberly Ryan, Vanguard IT Director Service ManagementIn this episode, we discuss the challenges that ITAM programs often face when it comes to being heard and taken seriously. And in honor of International Women’s Day, how many women in tec
An Immature CMDB is Sabotaging Your SAM Pro Implementation
Hosts: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product Officer; Chris Hayes, Anglepoint Senior Lead ConsultantSpeakers: James Broomhead, DXC Technology ServiceNow Global Practise Manager; Tomi Rekonen, DXC Technology Head of ArchitectureIn this episode, we discuss the crucial role of the CMDB for your SAM program, especially as it relates to implementing ServiceNow SAM Pro. Our guests from DXC Technology h
Security & ITAM in the Public Sector
Host: Philippe de Raet, VP of Business Development at Anglepoint (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pderaet/)Speaker: Blake DeShaw, Security Manager at AnglepointAs the world becomes more connected, digital security is paramount—not simply for maintaining positive customer relations but for global security and safety. This is one of, if not the most important parts of a robust ITAM & Security strategy.
How to Maintain the Driver’s Seat during an Audit
Until his recent transition to Anglepiont, Ben Morgan had spent his career working for publishers—including Attachmate, Micro Focus, and Quest—as a senior member and leader of their License Compliance teams. Ben quickly gained a reputation for his firm negotiation skills and tactics. Now on the other side of the fence, he works closely with Anglepoint’s clients to help strengthen their defense aga
ISO 27002: A Millennia of Change in a Decade
Much has changed in the digital security landscape since the implementation of ISO 27001, 2013. The focus from literal paper security to cloud protocols couldn’t be more drastic. Luckily, the Anglepoint team has the complete pulse on the situation. In this ITAM Executive episode, Anglepoint’s Security Team leads—Avinash Kotikalapudi, Blake DeShaw, and Greg Free—discuss the implications of the upda
Riding the Efficiency Wave of Floating License Management
In the context of floating licenses, what is an average? This is the question that kept our guest, Paul Smith, up at night. His discovery: to measure an average, you need to know your denominator. And the only way to understand that, you must ask the end users. In the end, finding the balance point between finance, procurement, and the end user is all about understanding the data and asking the ri
Go Big Bang with Your ITAM Strategy
Building an ITAM program from the ground up is a daunting task for any organization. That’s the exact situation our guest, Evan Vafidis, found himself in just five years ago. Evan is the Head of License Management at Uniper, which has thousands of employees and facilities dispersed across 40 countries.Unknowingly, Evan “volunteered” to establish an ITAM program at Uniper after being frustrated wit
Why You Shouldn’t Manage SaaS Without SAM
Many organizations struggle with managing their SaaS environments effectively. Anglepoint has worked with many clients and discovered that to succeed and excel, SaaS should be managed like software assets. In this podcast, we pull from a recent webinar “Why you Shouldn’t Manage SaaS Without SAM.”Sit back and listen in as several of our Anglepoint team members—Mari Petersen, Chris Hayes, and Ryan K
How To Wrap Your Brain & Strategy Around SaaS Sprawl
The technologies utilized in business are an ever-moving target when pursuing competitive advantage. As technology evolves, so does the way it’s managed. With the shift from on-prem to the cloud, software sprawl or decentralization within organizations is more rampant than ever. In this episode, long-time SaaS expert Lance Giles can empathize with teams and departments who are simply seeking solut
The Strategic Importance of Software Asset Management
This episode of The ITAM Executive podcast is an excerpt from a webinar hosted by Anglepoint and Converge. View the complete webinar here: https://www.anglepoint.com/blog/software-asset-management-strategic-benefits/As noted by Gartner, SAM is a discipline that supports strategic business development. Here are the 4 main strategic benefits of SAM:Reduce RiskData collected from SAM allows organizat
Software Asset Management: People, Process, & Technology
Learn more here -- www.anglepoint.com Software Asset Management is all about People, Process, & Technology.People Defined as the personnel (dedicated or not) and associated roles involved IT & Software Asset Management (ITAM/SAM). Process Defined as the activities and workflows developed to implement policy and facilitate ITAM/SAM strategy. Technology Defined as the software, tools, or systems
How Not to Select a SAM Tool
Choosing the right SAM technology can be a challenge.How do you differentiate among the multitude of technology providers and ensure that what you choose matches up with your own unique use case?In this episode, Kris Johnson, Executive Vice President, and Steve Hastings, Vice President of Global Business Development, both with Anglepoint, talk about how to navigate the challenges of the RFP proces
The Magic of Messaging: Knowing Who/What You’re Working With
At only 26-years young, Brandon Smeets early career successes may seem like something he magically pulled out of a hat, and in a way, he did. As a side interest, Brandon has been performing magic across Europe since the age of 15, which has taught him how to captivate an audience through thoughtful messaging and storytelling.We discuss:How to get buy-in from key stakeholders through listeningLooki
Vereinfachen und optimieren Sie mit dem IBM Authorized SAM Partner Program (IASP)
Vereinfachen und optimieren Sie mit dem IBM Authorized Partner Program (IASP)Da die Branche weiterhin in die Cloud vordringt, ändert sich die Art und Weise, wie Softwareanbieter Audits durchführen. IBM ist bestrebt, es seinen Kunden zu erleichtern, die Vorschriften einzuhalten, indem sie sich für die Teilnahme an ihrem kürzlich eingeführten IBM Authorized SAM Partner Program (IASP) entscheiden.In
Java the Hunt: Oracle’s Rollout of Java Audits has Officially Begun
The open-source nature of Java has made it ubiquitous throughout the software industry. Since Oracle’s acquisition of the tech roughly 10 years ago, most of Java’s features remained free. Near the end of 2018, however, that began to change as Oracle began charging for nearly all use cases.What started as simple “soft audits” in 2019 have evolved into full-blown audits. What does this mean for your
There’s No “I” in Procurement: The Collaborative Approach to Contract Negotiations
Becoming a master at SAM and ITAM procurement is not a walk in the park. It takes time, effort, and really digging into the process so you can show up prepared.In this episode, our guest Ariane Proulx, Team Lead Manager, IT Contracts Operations Management at Desjardins, sheds light on key strategies to approach your next contract negotiation to make sure you’re getting the most out of the assets y
The Broken RFP & How to Fix It
There’s a lot of needless pain and frustration on both sides of the RFP process.Getting the vendors, the procurement department, and the business on the same page is not an easy task.In this episode, Kris Johnson, Executive Vice President, and Steve Hastings, Vice President of Global Business Development, both with Anglepoint, clear up some misconceptions about the RFP process and provide advice f
Cover Your SaaS: A Holistic Approach to Management
If slippery shadow SaaS is keeping you up at night these days, you’re not alone. The last two years have brought a tremendous increase in software as a service options. But when it comes to managing these subscription licenses, most organizations are left scrambling just to understand what they own. With SaaS providers pushing the responsibility of subscription management onto the buyer, this spac
Women in ITAM: Lessons from the Field
The face of ITAM is changing and there are more women making their mark in this field than ever. But while we are beginning to reach parity in representation with men, women continue to face distinct challenges when it comes to climbing the career ladder.“Don’t underestimate yourself, create strong relationships, and go for what you want. We, women, need to be more confident in blowing our own tru
Best Practices (& Pitfalls to Avoid) in Cloud Transformation
Cloud transformation is not a task to approach haphazardly.It’s a journey, and it requires planning to succeed.Michelle Cleland, Manager, Cloud Transformation, PMO at CLP, is a veteran of cloud transformation initiatives.In this episode, she shares lessons learned and identifies pitfalls to avoid so that you can be successful in your cloud transformation journey.We discuss:The importance of settin
Departmental Deep Dive into SAM: Counting Up the Risks and the Costs
On this podcast, we’ve spoken with many practitioners about SAM. However, we’ve never gotten the perspective of someone within an organization.That’s why, in today’s episode, we’re speaking to Salomé Hugo, Head of Software Asset Management at FNB South Africa. Salomé shares what it’s like to build a SAM department within an organization, the hurdles she faced in the process, and the lessons she le
The Future of Licensing for the ITAM Manager
In today’s IT world, lots of elements are in flux. Every day it seems that a new piece of software is introduced and adopted by end users within organizations.One of the hardest things for asset managers is to know which new software is here to stay, and therefore should be properly licensed and actively managed at an enterprise level, and which is just a flash in the pan.Rich Gibbons, ITAM Servic
How to Bridge the Gap Between an Asset Function & the Business Pt. 2
A lot of the talk in our industry focuses on the big picture at the expense of digging into the nuts and bolts of ITAM.That’s why in this episode, we’re presenting a practical, hands-on approach. This is what you should be doing operationally to bridge the gap between your asset function and the business.Our guide will be Kylie Fowler, Expert Consultant for ITAM & FinOps at ITAM Intelligence, and
How to Bridge the Gap Between an Asset Function & the Business
A lot of the talk in our industry focuses on the big picture at the expense of digging into the nuts and bolts of ITAM.That’s why in this episode, we’re presenting a practical, hands-on approach. This is what you should be doing operationally to bridge the gap between your asset function and the business.Our guide will be Kylie Fowler, Expert Consultant for ITAM & FinOps at ITAM Intelligence, and
Important News: Log4j Remediation Steps for ILMT and BigFix Inventory Vulnerability
IBM sent out a notification warning of a recently identified vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote access via the Log4j Java library. This flaw affects the VM Manager Tool within BigFix Inventory and ILMT and is typically only installed on the main BigFix Server. Updating to Log4J 2.16.0 is required to patch the issue. Listen to Anglepoint's Sr. Director of SAM Tech & IT, Jeremy Pratt, to
How Licenseware is Automating the Work of ITAM & SAM w/ Chris Allen
There are many organizations that are new to the SAM space. They don’t have the licensing logic or the time to conduct the work themselves, especially given the sheer amount of documentation and rules one needs to go through.But these rules are fixed—and thus, they can be translated into code.In this episode, Chris Allen, Co-Founder and Chief of Sales at Licenseware, shares how his company is crea
Developing the Ideal Cloud Infrastructure w/ Jesse Stockall
Cloud infrastructure can provide major benefits versus traditional on-prem environments — namely, scalability and flexibility. But to take full advantage of these benefits in the cloud and not expose your organization to additional risks, there needs to be a mindset shift in how you build and manage your environment.Jesse Stockall, Chief Architect at Snow Software and a thought leader in cloud man
Mainframe Licensing: The Power of a Proactive Approach w/ Bill Vitiello
“Mainframe is dead.”That is not an uncommon phrase heard in our industry.But reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.In fact, if you were to look behind the curtain of our modern surge in cutting-edge technologies, you’d find that everything traces back to the mainframe.Bill Vitiello, Co-Founder Direct Computer Resources, Inc. (DCR) DataVantage Software Solutions, joins the show to expl
Breaking Down IBM Sub-Capacity Licensing & the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) w/ Scott Warren
Sub-capacity licensing is the most common area where IBM customers get penalized during an audit. Hundreds of millions of dollars in audit findings could be avoided if only customers truly understood IBM sub-capacity terms and what it takes to qualify for sub-capacity.In this episode, Scott Warren, Manager at Anglepoint specializing in IBM Software Asset Management (SAM), breaks down everything yo
The AI Revolution & ITAM w/ Trent Allgood
New technologies — cloud, containers, and SaaS platforms — are proliferating at an exponential rate. For ITAM practitioners to track and manage these technologies effectively, advanced solutions like AI and automation are necessary.In this episode, we speak with Trent Allgood, Director at Anglepoint | ISO ITA M Standards Secretary, about how to get started with automation and AI.We discuss:- How A
Hardware Asset Management: What You Should (and Should Not) Track w/ Kimberly Kamsickas
There’s a school of thought within ITAM that believes you don’t have to track hardware assets. It’s often in reference to endpoints — mobile devices, laptops, and desktops. But in this episode, Kimberly Kamsickas, ITAM Program Man ager at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, explains why tracking hardware can save companies money and how to go about doing it. We discuss: - Why you s
Part 2: How to Establish a Successful, Long-Term ITAM Program w/ Chris Hayes
So many companies across every vertical mistakenly believe that an ITAM tool will be the silver bullet for all their problems. But a tool alone won’t solve the underlying issues plaguing your organization. In this episode, we speak with Chris Hayes, an all-around ITAM expert and Manager of the SAM Program Design Group at Anglepoint, about wh at is actually needed to launch a successful, long-term
Part 1: How to Establish a Successful, Long-Term ITAM Program w/ Chris Hayes
So many companies across every vertical mistakenly believe that an ITAM tool will be the silver bullet for all their problems. But a tool alone won’t solve the underlying issues plaguing your organization. In this episode, we speak with Chris Hayes, an all-around ITAM expert and Manager of the SAM Program Design Group at Anglepoint, about what is actually needed to launch a successful, long-term I
FinOps: The Future of ITAM
ITAM leaders who want to be relevant to the company in four or five years need to embrace FinOps. In this episode, we speak with Ron Brill , President at Anglepoint, about the inextricable relationship between ITAM and FinOps and how to get started. We discuss: A framework for conceptualizing cloud ROI The three phases of the FinOps cycle FinOps as an agile & collaborative model for ITAM The conve
ITAM Efficiency: Strategies for Improving Integration & Culture
In regards to an ITAM program, many critical components can be missed, lowering the program’s efficiency and cost savings. To help the program achieve highest success, the people, process, and technology must be focused on specific metrics.Rory Canavan, Owner at SAM Charter, joins the show to discuss in-depth strategies and focus areas to improve the ITAM program.What we talked about:Missed Critic
Demystifying Gartner Magic Quadrants
You’ve certainly heard of the Gartner Magic Quadrant — and probably also used it. But when you take a look at what’s behind the curtain, your appreciation for this amazing resource deepens even more.You may have heard of Gartner Magic Quadrants, but when you take a look at what’s behind the curtain, you gain a greater appreciation for how detailed and helpful this resource can be.In this episode,
Introducing The ITAM Executive
Sometimes, IT asset management can feel like drinking out of a firehose. You’re dealing with multiple publishers, hundreds of different license metrics, and thousands of different products. Jordan Alford from Sweet Fish Media talks with Scott Warren, Zarra McConville, and Pete Larkin from Anglepoint about the first podcast specifically for ITAM professionals.Topics we cover:-ITAM and the services
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