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Case Study: Rebuilding and Transforming Software Asset Management – A Case Study in Strategic Prioritisation and Scale

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

Keynote: How to Make Everyone SAM – Savy? – Building SAM Awareness Across Your Organization

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

*: Collaboration & Organization Track

This track focuses on how to extend SAM beyond SAM teams and encourage coorperation with other teams. Strong collaboration between SAM and IT procurement is essential for making smarter, cost-effective software decisions and navigating the complexities of today’s fast-evolving software landscape. More than that, ensuring basic SAM knowledge is spread across the organization can alsoRead more

Case Study: AI and SaaS Tools in the Context of Software Portfolio Management – How to Harness AI for Optimized Licensing and Monitoring?

After successfully establishing a centralized software management process, the next step for many organizations is the integration of AI and SaaS tools into their software portfolio strategy. As businesses adopt these advanced technologies, the need for effective management and optimization of software licenses becomes even more critical. This session will explore how AI-driven solutions andRead more

Icebreaker Round Table 5: Let’s talk about effective solutions to Microsoft licensing scenarios and how to maximise the value of your software investment

What are your strategies to battle the MS licensing storm? Office 365 – what`s your traffic stop? Red light, green light? Benchmarking: Do you want to get insights from our client cases?Read more

Morning Coffee Club

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

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 5: How to Best Integrate OT Devices Into Your Software Asset Management?

How to map your existing OT landscape and identify key assets for SAM integration? How to choose and implement tools to scan and monitor OT devices in real time? How to ensure seamless collaboration between IT, OT, and SAM teams? How to define priorities for managing OT compliance, security, and licensing risks? How to developRead more

13 | Crisis Management Café: How Can Software Asset Management Mitigate Cyber Risks and Ensure Business Continuity?

How to leverage SAM solutions to quickly locate and assess assets during a cyber-attack? How to use SAM to understand potential risks and exposure of software, their cloud connections, and API relationships? How assess SAM tools for their suitability to support IT security? How to align SAM governance and processes with business needs to gainRead more

Challenge Your Peers Round Table 11: Which SAM Tool is Best for Your Business—And What Comes Next After Implementation?

How do you determine the best SAM tool for your organization? How do you ensure a successful implementation process? How do you maximize the tool’s effectiveness post-implementation? How do you measure success and optimize tool performance? How do you compare SAM tools for long-term value?Read more

9 | Oracle & SAP Café: How to take control of your Oracle and SAP software investments and infrastructure?

How to escape the Oracle and SAP ecosystem? How to manage ERP suppliers and contracts? How to provide architectural freedom from Oracle and SAP, and build the best systems for your business? How to improve your Oracle or SAP security and stability with a more responsive support service? How to transform Oracle and SAP software?Read more