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Icebreaker Round Table 4: Data ownership and valuation. What are the most common Cyber Security issues in a large-scale network?

What are the strategies for securing data in a large-scale network? How to leverage its benefits? Exploring the concept of data ownership: How to effectively reuse data?Read more

1 | Audit Debate: How can Organizations Effectively Navigate and Manage Software Audits, Particularly when Facing Challenges from Large Vendors?

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 theyRead more

3 | Audit Debate: Audit-Proof Your Organization – How to be Prepared to Effectively Respond to an Audit Request?

When vendors initiate audits, many organizations are unprepared to respond effectively. This session will focus on how to use pre-drafted contracts and existing regulatory frameworks such as those for data protection to react to audit requests. It will equip attendees with proactive strategies to prepare for audits by defining audit limits, ensure compliance with broaderRead more

11 | Business Transformation Café: How to Manage Carve-Ins & Carve-Outs of Licenses during Mergers & Splits?

How to identify licensing risks and opportunities during organizational restructuring? How to align vendor agreements and compliance strategies with carve-in/carve-out scenarios? How to optimize software asset transfers while minimizing costs and operational disruptions? Read more

Solution study: How to Master the SAM Maturity Journey?

Mastering the SAM maturity journey to maximize efficiency, cost control, and compliance involves a comprehensive evaluation and enhancement of your Software Asset Management framework. This process includes addressing team structure, operational workflows, policy development, and technology tools to create a robust, adaptable program. In this session you will learn: How to identify the key areasRead more

Icebreaker Round Table 2: Contractual Support ‒ How to Master the Main Challenges in Developing a Robust and Efficient Procurement Workflow?

How can Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors be integrated into IT procurement decisions? What ethical challenges are faced in today’s globalized IT supply chain? How to balance sustainability and ethics with cost-effectiveness? What are the best practices for communicating the value of sustainable and ethical procurement to stakeholders?Read more

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 13: Is It Really Shadow IT or Just Untracked SaaS?

How can companies accurately identify whether a SaaS application is Shadow IT or an externally managed service? What technical solutions exist to detect and differentiate Shadow IT from approved but untracked applications? How do organizational structures (e.g., global vs. local IT) impact the visibility and control of SaaS usage? How can companies prevent misidentifying externalRead more

Solution Study: Strategic ITAM in Action – Turning Compliance and Cost Control into Business Advantage

Navigating the intricacies of software asset management requires more than tools—it demands strategy. This session, presented by ITAM Solutions, delves into the art of crafting tailored ITAM strategies that go beyond compliance to deliver measurable business value. Explore real-world insights into managing complex vendor contracts, optimizing software spend, and driving continuous improvement in ITAM frameworks.Read more

Refreshment & Networking Break

Get coffee & snacks, network, chat with your peers, and join various product and service demos in the exhibition hall.Read more

Case Study: Is Automation the Future of SAM? – Streamline, Optimize, Succeed

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