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This track focuses on building and refining processes and defining the roles critical to effective Software Asset Management. It explores how organizations can align processes with these roles to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration. The track also delves into the intersections of Asset Management, Risk Management, and Procurement, highlighting their interdependencies and the importance ofRead more

How to fine-tune your existing ITAM toolset to enhance data accuracy, visibility, and control? How to ensure your ITAM data is complete, verifiable, and up to date with no false positives or duplicates? How to make the right decision when choosing an ITAM tool to fit your unique infrastructure and requirements? How to integrate yourRead more

Oracle and SAP’s restrictive support contracts mean you are locked into technology from suppliers that want you to move to their cloud. The cost of migration or upgrade, in terms of IT budget and staff resource, can be up to 70% of your annual budget. But you don’t have to work with their rules. Third-PartyRead more

To enhance agility and maintain greater control, ABN AMRO is automating its Software Asset Management processes. This transformation allows them to increase efficiency, make better-informed decisions, and provide stakeholders with actionable insights. In this session, ABN AMRO will explore their approach to automating key workflows such as license renewals, compliance management, and self-reporting. They willRead more

The rise of marketplaces like Azure and AWS is transforming the way organizations purchase IT services, software, and cloud solutions. While these platforms offer unprecedented flexibility and the potential to maximize enterprise agreements, they also present challenges in visibility, control, and governance. This session will explore how marketplaces drive cloud provider revenue, impact purchasing processes,Read more

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 insightsRead more

AI-powered contracting tools are transforming IT procurement by automating contract analysis, streamlining vendor assessment, and reducing negotiation time. However, selecting the right solution requires a thorough evaluation of key factors such as integration with existing procurement systems, adaptability to legal frameworks, and AI transparency. This presentation will outline the journey from tool selection to successfulRead more

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

How to assess the long-term impact of AI tools on workforce roles and required skills? How to navigate legal and ethical considerations in AI adoption for procurement and beyond? How to develop strategies to integrate AI while maintaining a strong human-centric approach? Read 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 cup of coffee of the conference.Read more