AI Driven Technology Management: Evolving Skills for AI and Data Governance in Technology Management

As AI reshapes the technology landscape, the skills required for effective ITAM are rapidly evolving. In this session, we’ll explore how asset managers can adapt by building a deeper understanding of AI and its impact on asset management practices. From master data management (MDM) to new data models and governance frameworks, we’ll examine how AI is redefining the way organisations manage and leverage asset data.

What you’ll gain:

  • Future-ready skills: Learn which competencies ITAM professionals need to thrive in an AI-driven environment.
  • Data management insights: Understand how AI is transforming MDM, governance structures, and the way organisations handle asset data.
  • Practical strategies: Discover approaches to upskilling and adapting ITAM practices to align with AI advancements.
  • Proactive preparation: Gain tools to anticipate challenges and take advantage of new opportunities AI introduces into ITAM.
  • A stronger ITAM role: See how equipping your team with AI knowledge can enhance decision-making, efficiency, and long-term value.

Sponsors:

USU, ITAM Forum Patron

 

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FinOps For SaaS

Join us for a practical exploration of how FinOps can help organisations take control of their SaaS spending. As software subscriptions grow across cloud environments, applying FinOps principles can unlock significant cost savings and improve financial accountability.

In this session, we’ll look at how FinOps supports effective SaaS management—enabling teams to track, optimise, and govern software costs across multiple providers. You’ll learn how to identify waste, improve licence utilisation, and align contracts with real usage to maximise value.

What you’ll gain:

  • Smarter SaaS management: Learn how FinOps principles can help you monitor, control, and optimise subscription costs while maintaining compliance.

  • Cost-saving tactics: Discover how to uncover unused, underutilised, or duplicate licences and reduce unnecessary spend.

  • Better contract outcomes: Gain insights into SaaS contract negotiation strategies, including volume discounts and rightsizing licensing models.

  • Unified cost governance: Understand how to integrate SaaS financial oversight into broader cloud cost management to get a complete view of IT spend.

  • A culture of accountability: Explore practical ways to embed FinOps into your organisation and drive continuous improvement through collaboration and ownership.

Sponsors:

 

Flexera Updated Logo 2023   NOVENTIQ  ServiceNow_logo SHI    USU, ITAM Forum Patron

 

 

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Adapt The FinOps Maturity Model To Supercharge Your ITAM Strategy & Operations

The FinOps Framework offers a clear path from basic cost tracking to strategic value creation. This webinar will guide you through the key principles of FinOps, showing how to move through its three foundational phases — Crawl, Walk, Run — and build a mature, value-focused approach to IT financial management.

We’ll explore how to:

  • assess your organisation’s current FinOps maturity
  • implement practical strategies to optimise and forecast spend
  • overcome common roadblocks — particularly where FinOps intersects with ITAM.

You’ll learn how real-time cost data and cross-functional collaboration can shift your IT financial practices from reactive cost-cutting to proactive value delivery.

Why Attend:

Tap into expert insights: Gain perspectives from industry leaders at the forefront of FinOps and ITAM, as they share proven approaches, common pitfalls, and what they’ve learned from real implementations.

Explore smarter ways to manage IT spend: Walk away with practical guidance to help you move beyond basic cost tracking—improving forecasting, optimising spend, and aligning financial practices with broader business priorities.

Get tailored advice: Take part in a live Q&A session. Get direct answers to your questions.

Keep your strategy future-ready: Learn how FinOps is evolving and how to stay ahead by combining ITAM, real-time data, and cross-team collaboration to deliver greater business value.

Sponsors:

Azul logo      Cascade Asset Management   Flexera Updated Logo 2023 NOVENTIQ  ServiceNow_logo USU, ITAM Forum Patron

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How ITAM Teams Are Tackling License Compliance, Security, and Oracle Java Disruption

Software licensing today is more complex—and more critical—than ever. This webinar will feature key insights from a recent global survey of 500 ITAM and SAM professionals, uncovering the top challenges teams face in managing software compliance, audits, and vendor risk.

You’ll learn:
  • Why 37% of ITAM leaders say license compliance is their #1 issue
  • How teams are spending millions annually on non-compliance
  • Where license tracking and audit processes break down
  • How ITAM is now driving cloud security and governance
  • The true cost of Oracle Java audits—and why nearly 80% of organizations are moving to open-source alternatives

Whether you’re navigating vendor audits, optimizing software costs, or evaluating Java licensing options, this session will give you a data-driven look at the trends shaping modern ITAM strategies.

Related resources:

ITAM/SAM Survey & Report 2025

The ITAM/SAM Survey & Report

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Sponsors:

Azul logo

 

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Online Tools & Services Day

This event is designed specifically for ITAM professionals – we want to help you learn about the latest tools and solutions in a comfortable, non-salesy environment, and without leaving your desk. We can’t remove the need for an RFP or RFI, but we can (hopefully) take away some of the pain that comes with searching for a new tool or service.

So, register now, bring your questions, and get ready for some insightful and interactive demonstrations.

3 reasons to attend: 
  1. Hear from Robbie Plourde (from USU) about maximising SaaS ROI with smarter ITAM. He’ll show how to quickly uncover wasted spend and turn it into measurable ROI with USU’s ITAM solution.
  2. Learn from Mark Bradley (from Flexera) about unlocking sustainable impact with end-to-end IT visibility. He’ll explain how Flexera One drives sustainable IT outcomes by unifying IT visibility, asset management (ITAM), and cost optimisation in the cloud.
  3. Gain knowledge from Jeremy Olson (from Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations) about how to gain revenue when retiring assets. He’ll highlight what you need to do to turn your ITAD program into a profit-generating initiative.

 

Sponsors:

 

Flexera Updated Logo 2023    Think Dynamic Logo.   USU, ITAM Forum Patron

 

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AI Driven Technology Management

Evolving Skills for AI and Data Governance in Technology Management

As AI reshapes the technological landscape, the skills required for effective ITAM are evolving. This webinar will explore how asset managers can adapt to these changes by developing a strong understanding, and its implications for asset management practices. We’ll discuss the future of data management, including master data management (MDM), and how AI introduces new data models and governance frameworks.

The session will emphasise the importance of equipping ITAM professionals with the necessary skills to navigate this AI-driven environment, ensuring they can effectively manage and leverage asset data. Join us to uncover strategies for enhancing your skill set in alignment with emerging AI technologies and data governance practices, and learn how to proactively address the challenges and opportunities they present for the ITAM community.

Sponsors:

SoftwareOne  

 

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Leveraging ITAM Skills to Accelerate FinOps Success

FinOps is a hot topic, and while it shares synergies with ITAM, there are distinct differences. This session explores how asset managers can leverage their existing skills to boost FinOps initiatives and identify areas where skill gaps exist. By understanding the overlaps and deltas between ITAM and FinOps, attendees will learn how to apply their expertise to cloud cost management while focusing on key areas needed to close the gap in effectively managing cloud resources.

Sponsors:

Flexera Updated Logo 2023NOVENTIQ   ServiceNow_logo  USU, ITAM Forum Patron

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Identifying The Skills Needed To Effectively Manage All Technology

We often talk about the ITAM skills gap, but as an industry, we rarely define the core skills needed to succeed. This session will focus on the critical technical and soft skills all technology managers need, regardless of the type of technology they manage. By under-emphasising the importance of these skills, we’ve made it harder to close the gap. This webinar will break down the skills required to manage any asset lifecycle and discuss how technology managers can build a foundation that applies across all asset types.As the landscape of technology and business continues to evolve, the role of the IT Asset Manager is undergoing significant transformation. This panel discussion will delve into what the modern IT Asset Manager’s role entails and the essential skills needed to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Panelists will share insights on emerging trends, including the integration of FinOps, cloud management, and AI, and how these developments influence the skill sets required for success. Attendees will learn about the importance of adaptability, soft skills, and continuous learning in navigating future challenges.

Join us for an engaging conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to enhance your capabilities and prepare for the future of IT asset management.

Sponsors:

Cascade Asset Management   NOVENTIQSHI

 

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