Enterprise Opinions

Welcome to ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories from the last month. George is joined for this April 2024 edition by AJ Witt and Ryan Stefani. Stories discussed this month: 1. Flexera is first SAM tool vendor verified for Oracle E-Business Suite applications 2. Software Vendor Insights: What do the numbers tell us about the opportunities for ITAM negotiations? 3. Broadcom is removing expired VMware licences from its portal - take action now! 4. Who Loses When Broadcom Wins?

We sit down with Arthur Lozinski, CEO and Co-Founder of Oomnitza, to talk about the changing face of asset management within a modern business. We look at how all technology is connected within an organisation - i.e. managing SaaS and cloud shouldn't be separated from managing software and hardware on-premises - and the fact that a holistic approach is needed. The need for real-time data and actions means that automation becomes ever more important and adopting true Enterprise Technology Management (ETM) can be a competitive advantage to your business. Join Rich and Arthur to learn more and discover how ITAM professionals can grow and expand along with the future of asset management.

March 2024 edition of ITAMantics, where George, Rich and Ryan discuss the month's ITAM news. Up for discussion this month are: 1 - a survey from Oomnitza which suggests poor inventory data is to blame for increased audit costs 2 - Can you run Oracle on Microsoft Azure, and what are the pitfalls to avoid? 3 - Is HAM the Comeback King?

In this joint ITAM Review / ITAM Forum podcast, George Wright and Jennifer Carr join forces to interview Sarah Marriott, director at Anglepoint. Sarah is the Consultant of the Year 2023 at the annual ITAM Review Excellence Awards.

As hybrid environments become the norm within organisations, considering what you can run where is a key component of system architecture and IT Asset Management. In this episode, Rich talks to Dean (LicenseFortress) and Tim (Bridgeton Data) about the dos and don'ts of running Oracle software in the Microsoft Azure cloud - from both a licensing and a technical perspective. If you have Oracle software and Microsoft Azure in your environment, this episode will help you define what can (and can't) be done as they come together.

In this month's edition of ITAMantics George and Rich discuss another Quest audit ending up in court, a Slack customer falling foul of Slack's broken data migration tool (and facing the threat of their data being deleted), Flexera completing its acquisition of Snow Software, and "Chatbot Turbulence" - Air Canada's misguided AI which gave a customer incorrect advice.

Martin Thompson speaks with James Hatcher from Lansweeper about the value ITAM brings to infosecurity, as well as discussing Lansweeper's contribution to the Safehouse Initiative, a collaborative organization that brings together vendors to help educate companies of all sizes in order to improve overall cyber resilience.

In this joint ITAM Review / ITAM Forum episode, George Wright and Jennifer Carr join forces to interview Mihai Ciupala, Software Asset Management Specialist at _VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions). Mihai is the 2023 winner of the Rising Star Award, sponsored by SHI, at the 2023 ITAM Review Excellence Awards. This is one of a series of interviews with the reigning winners of the Excellence Awards. Because this is a collaboration between the ITAM Review and the ITAM Forum, this is both an ITAM Review Fireside Chat AND an ITAM Forum Change Makers podcast. We hope you enjoy the mashup format!

In this bumper 2-month edition of ITAMantics, George, Rich and AJ discuss the biggest ITAM stories to drop during the last two months. Stories discussed in this episode are: 1. Flexera buying Snow! + our analysis 2. Rocket acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernization Business (formerly part of Micro Focus) 3. VMware stops selling perpetual licenses 4. Discussion of our interview with S&P Global Ratings 5. Microsoft Copilot general availability 6. 2024 ITAM predictions

Rich and Chris dive into the world of frameworks, bridging gaps in risk control, and the dynamic interplay of FinOps across various domains. Join them as they explore the fusion of ITAM, Security and FinOps and consider aligning ITAM with business strategy. Discover how aligning KPIs can drive actions that truly resonate with outcomes including areas such as GRC & ESG, and how KPIs evolve in the face of continuous improvement.

This month Rich, George and AJ tackle the biggest stories to rock the ITAM World in November. Note that the BIGGEST story of the month happened the day after we recorded this, so there is no mention of Flexera announcing its intention to acquire Snow Software. We'll give that plenty of airtime in the December episode... Stories tackled this month are: - Atlassian buys AirTrack: Consolidation Down Under - AI Driving 2024 IT Agenda: Snow Software report - Draft of the ITAM Review Microsoft Certification - What ITAM can learn from contract management: Lessons from Schiphol Airport - Harnessing the power of Microsoft Copilot: A guide for business decision makers If you notice Rich go a little quiet when discussing his love of Australian coffee and the caffeine-based rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney, don't worry, he soon returns. He simply wanted to save your ears from his excessively loud doorbell...

Rich is once again joined by the experts from LicenseFortress and Beeman & Muchmore - this time to examine the latest happenings in the ongoing battle between Oracle and 3rd party support provider, Rimini St. They discuss the details of the case, what has happened recently, and how this may impact customers of Oracle and Rimini St - and what potential it holds for the wider software and IT industry. Everything in the podcast is opinion based on public information.

Rich speaks to Paul Deur from ReadyWorks about how Digital Platform Conductors tools can help organisations manage infrastructure and costs across a modern hybrid organisation. Assets are on-premises and in the cloud - how do you not only track them but also make the most effective use of all the data you have? That's what they attempt to answer in this podcast!

In this podcast, Rich talks to Jillian McCue, ITAM professional and Robbie Plourde of USU about the importance of data across an organisation. They discuss strategies to best engage stakeholders across the business, how to monitor ongoing data quality, the use of dashboards, and more. They also talk about ways to extend your team in a flexible manner when needed AND ponder what the upcoming AI revolution may look like for ITAM professionals.

This month George, Rich and AJ tackle the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services, the role of AI in ITAM, insights from nearly a year of Oracle's seismic Java licensing changes, and why Ofcom has been shaking its fist at the UK public cloud market. Oh and why Pinochet makes for the unexpected protagonist in one of AJ's top vampire films ever.

In this podcast AJ Witt from ITAM Review and Alex Cojocaru from Licenseware take you beyond the hype. What is AI, what does it mean for ITAM Professionals, and where will we see it being used in the next few years.

We're approaching 12 months since Oracle made major changes to their Java licensing policy. In this podcast we're joined by: Mike Corey, LicenseFortress Dean Bolton, LicenseFortress Art Beeman, Beeman & Muchmore Joel Muchmore, Beeman & Muchmore to discuss how the changes are impacting organisations across the globe, what options you may have to mitigate or avoid large bills, and what to watch for when dealing with Oracle. If you want to get tips to help you plan your next Java negotiation/renewal, insights into where difficulties may lie in the future, and suggestions on the next steps to take - then this is the podcast for you!

In this Fireside Chat I speak with the FinOps Ninja herself, Rebecca Horton, MD and business lead at USU. We discuss her role, ITAM likes and dislikes, her impressively-varied and globetrotting career, and of course, FinOps.

In the September edition of ITAMantics, Rich, AJ and George discuss Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, ITAM's role in corporate credit ratings, SAP buying LeanIX, Josys raising $93M, Torii launching an AI assistant, and whether Oracle had any role in Birmingham City Council’s bankruptcy? And as a bonus, AJ gives one of his foreign film recommendations. Did someone say Chilean Vampire dictators?

Discover why SPM is crucial for businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprise-level corporations. We explore the challenges organizations face in managing software sprawl, the risks of non-compliance, and the financial implications of inefficient software use. Our own Rich Gibbons is joined by Fabian Gutschera, Team Lead for SAM Solution Sales at USU, and they will share practical insights and real-world examples, shedding light on how SPM can lead to better decision-making, cost optimization, and enhanced security. Whether you're an ITAM Professional, IT leader, or a curious business professional, this podcast will provide actionable strategies to help you align your software portfolio with your business goals.