The ITAM Forum Podcast

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.

Welcome to the August edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories.

We're in the middle of the summer, but there are still ITAM stories to discuss. In this episode we discuss:

- SaaS management vendor Zluri raising $20 Million in series B funding

- Europeans paying 20%+ “cloud tax” according to CISPE report

- Can you sue your software vendor? Interview with Pam Fulmer, Technology Litigator at Tactical Law Group LLP

- Zylo Case Study with Adobe

Welcome to ITAMantics - the first of a new monthly podcast where we review the biggest news stories of the last month. This month Rich, AJ and George discuss the latest vendor financials, an interview with Vodafone about training the next generation of ITAM professionals, Crayon's ITAM report, the news that IBM is acquiring Apptio. And last but not least, would you get a SAM tattoo?