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The ITAM Executive: A Podcast for IT Asset Management Professionals

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IT asset management — it’s not easy. Protect the company from licensing risks. Save on costs. And do it all while successfully conducting a long-term strategic deployment of software and technology. Need some advice? The ITAM Executive is your trusted resource. Listen in as we chat with seasoned leaders from the ITAM community and pick up tips on how to define your IT strategy, manage licenses, and dial into the latest IT trends. The ITAM Executive is a podcast created specifically for ITAM leaders and practitioners. In each episode, we invite seasoned leaders and industry experts from the ITAM community to share their tips on how to define strategy, manage licenses, and dial into the latest IT trends.

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United States

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IT asset management — it’s not easy. Protect the company from licensing risks. Save on costs. And do it all while successfully conducting a long-term strategic deployment of software and technology. Need some advice? The ITAM Executive is your trusted resource. Listen in as we chat with seasoned leaders from the ITAM community and pick up tips on how to define your IT strategy, manage licenses, and dial into the latest IT trends. The ITAM Executive is a podcast created specifically for ITAM leaders and practitioners. In each episode, we invite seasoned leaders and industry experts from the ITAM community to share their tips on how to define strategy, manage licenses, and dial into the latest IT trends.

Language:

English

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Episodes
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Security & ITAM in the Public Sector

11/12/2022
Host: Philippe de Raet, VP of Business Development at Anglepoint (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pderaet/) Speaker: Blake DeShaw, Security Manager at Anglepoint As 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. However, the task has never been more monumental. Not only do your organization’s tens of...

Duration:00:27:11

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How to Maintain the Driver’s Seat during an Audit

11/3/2022
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 against auditors. Join us as Ben and Kris Johnson, Anglepoint's Chief Product Officer, discuss...

Duration:00:37:20

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ISO 27002: A Millennia of Change in a Decade

9/28/2022
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 updates to ISO 27002. We discuss: The major changes from ISO 27001 The benefits of streamlined...

Duration:00:16:38

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Riding the Efficiency Wave of Floating License Management

8/18/2022
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 right questions. With this knowledge in hand, your organization will be able to better navigate...

Duration:00:20:53

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Go Big Bang with Your ITAM Strategy

8/4/2022
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 with the lack of accuracy and transparency their license management data was providing. Fast...

Duration:00:21:39

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Why You Shouldn’t Manage SaaS Without SAM

7/20/2022
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 Krueger—discuss strategic approaches to navigating the complexities unique to SaaS...

Duration:00:45:38

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How To Wrap Your Brain & Strategy Around SaaS Sprawl

7/6/2022
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 solutions to make their work more productive. However, there are constructive ways to manage the...

Duration:00:25:43

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The Strategic Importance of Software Asset Management

6/22/2022
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 Risk Data collected from SAM allows organizations to identify IT security risks, finding faulty and/or unsupported software. You’ll...

Duration:00:21:01

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Software Asset Management: People, Process, & Technology

6/15/2022
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 leveraged to drive automation, scalability, and repeatability. People, Process, & Technology:...

Duration:00:03:46

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​​How Not to Select a SAM Tool

6/8/2022
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 process and ensure you end up with a tool that will meet your needs for years to come. We...

Duration:00:18:26

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The Magic of Messaging: Knowing Who/What You’re Working With

6/1/2022
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 listening Looking beyond a win/loss toward a compromising win-wins Attaining and maintaining...

Duration:00:25:37

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Vereinfachen und optimieren Sie mit dem IBM Authorized SAM Partner Program (IASP)

5/18/2022
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 dieser Folge spricht Kerstin Tammling von Anglepoint mit Peter Singer, Projektmanager bei...

Duration:00:12:24

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Java the Hunt: Oracle’s Rollout of Java Audits has Officially Begun

5/18/2022
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 organization? In this episode of The ITAM Executive, we discuss the ramifications of these...

Duration:00:13:34

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There’s No “I” in Procurement: The Collaborative Approach to Contract Negotiations

5/11/2022
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 your business is paying for. We discuss: · Why working with your suppliers is key to...

Duration:00:26:36

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The Broken RFP & How to Fix It

4/28/2022
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 for approaching it in a way that enables you to make the most informed decisions. We...

Duration:00:23:32

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Cover Your SaaS: A Holistic Approach to Management

4/13/2022
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 space offers both challenges and a unique opportunity for visibility for SAM teams. In this...

Duration:00:29:35

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Women in ITAM: Lessons from the Field

3/30/2022
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 trumpets.” In this episode, we hear from four incredible women as they share their personal...

Duration:00:31:38

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Best Practices (& Pitfalls to Avoid) in Cloud Transformation

3/16/2022
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 setting a strategy for cloud transformation Promoting the business benefits of...

Duration:00:21:15

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Departmental Deep Dive into SAM: Counting Up the Risks and the Costs

3/2/2022
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 learned along the way. We discuss: Launching a SAM practice in a decentralized...

Duration:00:21:52

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The Future of Licensing for the ITAM Manager

2/22/2022
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 Services Director at The ITAM Review, joins the show to offer some guidance to IT asset managers...

Duration:00:35:45