The ITAM Executive: A Podcast for IT Asset Management Professionals

Learn about Technology Business Management and ITAM, running IT like a business, allocating costs, and the four value conversations of TBM. Real-world case studies from the TBM Council highlighted.

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 the FinOps lifecycle (inform, optimize, and operate) and the similarities and differences they have with the ISO 19770-1 ITAM standards. Additionally, Ron explains why FinOps and ITAM should be considered together - namely their shared objectives, principles, and domains. This episode covers:The FinOps inform phase and the ITAM trustworthy data tierThe FinOps optimized phase and the ITAM optimization tierThe FinOps operate phase and the ITAM lifecyle integration tierThe benefits of FinOps & ITAM togetherAnd moreIf you’re interested in learning more about Ron, connect with him on LinkedIn.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.

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?If you are looking to start or advance your career in ITAM, or if you want to build your team, this episode is a great place to start. On top of that, we highly encourage you to connect with both Renee and Tylair as they can help you reach your career objectives.We discuss:The many paths within a career in ITAMCharacteristics of good ITAM practioners and teammatesLessons learned over 15+ years in ITAMAnd moreIf you’re interested in learning more about Renee, connect with her on LinkedIn.

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 tech face those same challenges.Our guest speakers share their expertise and insight gained from many years in the world of IT and ITAM. They chat about how to recognize and overcome some of the challenges, as well as, answer questions about career planning, relationship building, and more.A few of the points covered include:How ITAM is important for the entire business and how to educate others to recognize that importanceThe challenges women face in technology and how to overcome themThe benefits of building a diverse teamWhy ITAM is more than compliance and what that means for IT as a wholeThe importance of mentorsHow to build a career in ITAM and working into management rolesAnd much more.If you’re interested in learning more about Amanda, Lesley, or Kim, connect with them on LinkedIn.

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 help listeners understand better what questions that they should be asking and how to prepare for that implementation.A few of the points covered include:The importance of good data governance. How consistent data gives the business confidence and enables better decision making.How SAM managers should be working collaboratively with CMDB owners and how they can help each other accomplish their objectives.How organizations can implement and configure SAM Pro in a way that maximizes value.CMDB best practices and lessons learned from lived experiences.And much more.Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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. However, the task has never been more monumental. Not only do your organization’s tens of thousands of networked devices need to be tracked, but even employees’ personal devices, such as their phones and personal computers, need to be taken into consideration.Protecting information from cyber-attacks is so crucial that extensive Executive Orders are in place to guide what companies are accountable for. Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity was a direct result of the Solar Winds incident, which was released in 2021. Based on this EO, Memorandum M2218: Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain through Secure Software Development Practices was also recently released. Listen in as Blake helps dive into what this means for your organization.We discuss:3 major security breach case studiesThe triggers you need to keep an eye onImportance of accurate data, inventories, and usageHow to reduce and mitigate security exposuresIf you’re interested in learning more about Blake, connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-w-deshaw-52513661/).Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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 what to do to remain in the driver’s seat throughout an audit.We discuss:How to be prepared for an audit by effectively proving license usageStrategic positioning based on when an audit takes placeThe cracks auditors are looking for in your SAM practicesKnowing the strengths and weaknesses of automation If you’re interested in learning more about Ben, connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-morgan-97368b48/)Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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 27001The benefits of streamlined control familiesHow to be prepared for ISO 27002 enforcementWhen to anticipate ISO 27002 rollout Learn more about our Anglepoint panel by connecting with them on LinkedIn.Avinash Kotikalapudi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashkotikalapudi/Blake DeShaw: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-w-deshaw-52513661/Greg Free https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryfree/Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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 the ever-changing current of your business's needs.We discuss:How to get more value for moneyFinding a balance between being under or over licensedSelecting the right tool to decipher the dataAutomating the deployment processAsking the right questions        If you’re interested in learning more about Paul, connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-smith-a2a629158/).Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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 forward to today, reports that used to take six months to generate now take six minutes. Listen as Evan shares his strategic approach to that tectonic shift in data reliability and efficiency.We discuss:How to actually empower your team through constructive constraintsWhy customizing products is a no-win strategyThe high cost of bad dataWhy reading the Terms & Conditions is worth your timeFinding answers through the ITAM community to reach a deeper level of transparencyStart BIG, not smallIf you’re interested in learning more about Evan and his work at Uniper, connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-vafidis-48773b63/).Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.