16.04.2026 WEB

The Convergence Blueprint: Why ITAM, SaaS & FinOps Must Unite in 2026

As enterprises accelerate cloud and SaaS adoption, traditional silos between ITAM, SaaS Management, and FinOps are breaking down. Each discipline holds part of the cost, risk, and value picture — but only together do they form the unified control plane modern organizations need.

In this session, we’ll explore the forces driving convergence, including hybrid IT complexity, rising SaaS waste, multi-cloud commitment pressures, and the governance gaps created by fragmented tooling. You’ll learn how leading organizations are connecting discovery, usage, entitlement, and spend data to create a single system of intelligence for technology value.

Key Takeaways

  • A practical model for building a converged ITAM, SaaS, and FinOps practice
  • Real-world examples of successful cross-team collaboration
  • Proven approaches to improving cost control and reducing risk
  • Clear steps to elevate your team’s strategic impact within the organisation

Sponsors:

Flexera Updated Logo 2023

 

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Tools Day 9th April

Online Tools Day & Services: SaaS

Join us to explore how the right ITAM tool can transform the way your organisation tackles today’s SaaS Management challenges. Whether you are struggling to get visibility into application spend, frustrated with sprawl, or simply curious about what else is out there, this event offers a unique chance to see the latest tools in action, with no hard sell, no pressure.

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

Why attend:

  • Learn from the experts: Hear from the ITAM Forum and leading ITAM tool and service providers about the latest trends, challenges and best practices for aligning SaaS Management in 2026.
  • Discover new solutions: See live demos of tools that help you optimise SaaS costs, uncover Shadow IT, automate onboarding and offboarding, and more.
  • Get your questions answered: Participate in a live Q&A session with the speakers to explore how ITAM tools can support your SaaS Management journey.
  • Stay ahead of the curve: Gain insights on what’s important, what’s new and what’s next for ITAM and SaaS Management in 2026 and beyond.

Sponsors:

Flexera Updated Logo 2023
USU, ITAM Forum Patron

 

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25.09.2025 WEB

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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24.06.2025 WEB

Online Summit: Future Ready ITAM: The 2025 Skills Revolution

Join us to hear about the crucial skills needed for IT Asset Management (ITAM) to succeed in today’s rapidly-evolving technological landscape. As the role of IT Asset Managers expands to encompass new responsibilities and challenges, this summit will focus on the essential skills required to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

This event will also explore the intersection of ITAM with disciplines like FinOps and SaaS Management, emphasising how the right skill sets can drive successful collaboration with service providers.

This event is brought to you by The ITAM Forum and its sponsors. When you register for this event, your data will be supplied to all parties for the purposes of delivering the event and post- event follow up. More details about how we use your data can be found in our privacy policy.

Why attend?
  • Gain insight into the critical competencies—both technical and soft skills—necessary for navigating the complexities of modern technology management
  • Hear about the skills needed to align ITAM practices with business-led technology buying and evolving operational models
  • Examine the skills needed to adapt new technologies such as AI and IoT within ITAM practices
  • Explore the importance of relationship management, change management, and communication skills in fostering collaboration and driving organisational success
Sponsors:

Azul logoUSU, ITAM Forum Patron

 

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Mastering modern SaaS management_ challenges, strategies, and solutions

Mastering modern SaaS management: challenges, strategies, and solutions

November 7, 2023

Author: Julien Kuijper
Global Product Manager, SoftwareOne (an ITAM Forum Patron)

This blog first appeared here on the SoftwareOne website.

Organisations face a multitude of challenges when it comes to managing their ever-expanding SaaS estate. These challenges can be categorised into two groups: those related to compliance and those associated with efficiency. To effectively address these challenges, organisations need a robust governance model that encompasses both.

Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about overcoming these challenges. Read more