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This track explores advanced strategies for organizing SAM, fostering collaboration between teams, and tackling challenges in complex hybrid environments. We’ll also dive into leveraging modern tools like automation to streamline SAM processes and shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach. Beyond the basics, we’ll focus on making your SAM system future-ready—anticipating changes, staying aheadRead more

This session explores how you can drive SAM awareness throughout your entire organisation. We will discover how, beyond IT teams, you can establish mandatory training programs across all offices, emphasizing the importance of SAM. This especially includes raising awareness around the risks of Shadow IT and how to recognize hidden vendor audit requests. Alongside awarenessRead more

WHAT IS A WORLD CAFÉ? World Café sessions are designed for you to discuss common and industry-wide issues and challenges with your peers. Guided by an expert moderator, these five focused rounds of dialogue will lead to finding actionable, practical solutions to your real-world problems. Share your knowledge during the World Café and enhance your networkingRead more

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

Start the conference with coffee and … NETWORKING! Join the we.CONECT Club in the exhibition area and catch up with your fellow delegates over your first coffee of the conference.Read more

Pulkit will present Vestas’ forward-thinking roadmap, demonstrating their commitment to proactive planning in the ever-evolving IT landscape. Rather than reacting to challenges as they emerge, Vestas has adopted a structured SAM framework designed to anticipate and address future complexities. This comprehensive approach includes clearly defined goals, dynamic “if-then” decision pathways, and detailed checklists that evaluateRead more

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

As businesses evolve, Software Asset Management must align with financial strategies to address new challenges, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and optimizing enterprise financial systems. This track examines how SAM can drive cost-effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency in complex IT environments. Gain insights into managing software portfolios post-M&A, leveraging SAM for financial strategy integration, and optimizingRead more

This track dives into strategies for managing and optimizing costs in cloud environments, focusing on licensing challenges during cloud migration and ongoing operations. It examines how to integrate existing licenses into cloud platforms while addressing risks such as over-licensing and unapproved spending. Discussions will cover maximizing enterprise agreements, leveraging IT marketplaces, and establishing robust governanceRead more

When a company acquires or merges with another, the integration of IT departments and software systems presents significant challenges. Beyond the organizational and procedural complexities, it also raises critical issues around risk and security. As a global company, DSV’s SAM department has successfully navigated numerous mergers and acquisitions in recent years, establishing a flexible frameworkRead more