In today’s fast-paced business environment, software audits are a reality that organizations must face. But how can companies effectively delay or defend against audits? How can ad-hoc specific product audits from vendors be addressed? What are the best strategies for exiting an audit process without risking compliance issues? Can organizations avoid audits altogether if they choose not to engage, and how can they minimize the risk of being targeted? This debate will also explore which vendors are most likely to escalate audit issues to legal action and how organizations can prepare for such scenarios. Finally, we’ll discuss how organizations should respond when large vendors claim unauthorized usage or improper transfers, and what steps can be taken to protect the business from potential legal and financial repercussions.

In this session, we will dive into a comprehensive case study focused on relaunching and consolidating multiple SAM issues in a large-scale organisation. We will explore how to overcome capacity limitations, align SAM with real organisational needs, and create a new, streamlined SAM structure that addresses both technical and business challenges. Attendees will gain insights into prioritizing critical gaps, building effective tools, and implementing a robust SAM transformation strategy. In this session, you will learn:

• How to effectively prioritize and address gaps in a large SAM environment with limited team capacities
• How to build and onboard a full-scale SAM tool to improve transparency and drive cost savings
• How to manage SAM processes during mergers and acquisitions, including technical setups and policy changes
• How to assess and align SAM needs across departments to ensure adoption and long-term impact