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Challenge Your Peers Round Table 2: How to Ensure Continuity in Software Ownership?

How to establish a clear process to ensure continuous software ownership, even as people leave the company? How to document and manage responsibilities, ensuring all relevant information is captured and accessible? How to build and maintain a sustainable database to track software ownership and updates? How to streamline software installation processes to ensure control whileRead more

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 6: How to Unlock Hidden Savings in Your SAM Program?

How to identify and eliminate unnecessary software licenses to maximize cost savings in your SAM practice? How to leverage proactive risk management to prevent costly compliance issues and audits, thereby driving overall savings? How to implement effective vendor negotiation strategies to secure better pricing and terms for enhanced cost efficiency and risk mitigation? How toRead more

First day summary remarks by we.CONECT and the Chair

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Icebreaker Round Table 3: How to enhance Strategic Partnerships with Suppliers?

How to ensure your vendors are correctly segmented? How to establish a clear Governance between IT & Procurement? How to move from mastering foundations (i.e., contract, performance, risk management) to maximize value creation? Read more

Audit Debate

Would you rather go into details? The audit debate session provides a safe environment to discuss among peers and go through specific challenges connected with software audits. Join the one group discussion focusing on your current priorities and take advice from your peers. This is the right place to share your insights and successful experiencesRead more

we.CONECT World Cafés – Round 1-3

Participants use the phenomenon of collective intelligencein a café-like atomsphere to engage in constructive discussion in moderated and thematically focused groups.Read more

Case Study: Bridging SAM and Procurement – What are the Best Ways to Establish Collaborative Strategies for Vendor Management and Contract Optimization?

The relationship between Software Asset Management and Procurement is increasingly critical as organizations face rapid changes in software consumption models and vendor landscapes. Effective cooperation ensures optimized contracts, risk mitigation, and seamless vendor interactions post-signature. This session explores strategies to align procurement and SAM goals, focusing on leveraging insights to improve contract outcomes, managing SaaSRead more

4 | Audit Debate: Hidden Audit Requests – How to Prepare by Defining Clear Parameters, Processes, and Responsibilities?

This debate explores the critical challenges of managing software audits, especially those not clearly labelled as such, focusing on defining clear processes and responsibilities from the moment an audit request is received. Discussions will delve into ensuring company-wide competences to recognize hidden audit requests, determining what information to gather, and delegating responsibilities effectively. Participants willRead more

Case Study: Maximizing Value- Strategic Partner Consolidation in Software Asset Management for Enhanced Savings and Benefits

In today’s competitive business environment, organizations are increasingly seeking ways to optimize their software asset management practices to drive greater value and efficiency. This presentation will explore the strategic consolidation of software partners as a means to enhance savings and benefits across various dimensions of SAM. Attendees will learn how consolidating vendors can lead toRead more

Case Study: Best Practices for Managing Autodesk Licensing – Optimize, Comply, and Save

Managing Autodesk licensing can seem like a daunting task. This presentation will focus on tried-and-tested best practices to help you navigate Autodesk’s complex licensing landscape and deal effectively with its rigorous auditing processes. From understanding the nuances of Autodesk’s licensing models to optimizing your license mix with tokens and subscriptions, this session offers practical strategiesRead more