The ITAM Executive: A Podcast for IT Asset Management Professionals SAM Tool Considerations: Onboarding Software Publishers
Oct 19, 2023
35:34
Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product Officer
Speaker: Ken Staude, ITAM Technology Services
This 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 the most common errors that we see is that organizations often understimate and overlook the complexity and effort required to effectively onboard publishers into a SAM tool. And while it is a challenging endeavor, proper publisher onboarding is essential to being able to make accurate, data-driven business decisions.
By listening to this episode, you’ll learn about:
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Speaker: Ken Staude, ITAM Technology Services
This 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 the most common errors that we see is that organizations often understimate and overlook the complexity and effort required to effectively onboard publishers into a SAM tool. And while it is a challenging endeavor, proper publisher onboarding is essential to being able to make accurate, data-driven business decisions.
By listening to this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The importance of understanding the overall health of your SAM tool
- Why and how to properly configure and map software entitlements
- Why all ITAM tools are not created equal, and how to know which might be best for you
- The challenges of interpreting licencing terms and conditions
- And more
Want to learn how to check the health of your SAM tool? Check out this webinar on Evaluating the Health of Your SAM Tech Solution.
Listen in on our latest podcasts by checking out the ITAM Executive.
Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.