Multiplying the Power of Software Management Using an SMP and SAM Tool with Jason Owens (Salesforce)

This is a podcast episode titled, Multiplying the Power of Software Management Using an SMP and SAM Tool with Jason Owens (Salesforce). The summary for this episode is: <p>Double your insights and control with a combined SaaS Management Platform and Software Asset Management strategy. SAM tools excel at on-premises management, but SMPs uncover the invisible: longtail SaaS apps, shadow IT, and hidden risks. In this episode, Jason Owens, Sr. Director, Global ITAM at Salesforce, reveals the magic of using both an SMP and SAM tool – unparalleled visibility, cost optimization, and streamlined management you get using them together.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>[03:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:41] Redefining roles of software asset managers in digital transformation</li><li>[06:04&nbsp;-&nbsp;08:15] The evolution and impact of software asset management</li><li>[08:16&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:21] Two different personas in SaaS today, thoughts on audits, renewals, license positions and more</li><li>[10:26&nbsp;-&nbsp;13:28] The value challenge in software licenses</li><li>[14:08&nbsp;-&nbsp;15:47] Navigating the value of SaaS management in enterprise-level software</li><li>[15:50&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:33] Having both a traditional SAM solution and SaaS management solution</li><li>[18:33&nbsp;-&nbsp;21:09] The strategic shift to proactive SaaS management at Salesforce</li><li>[21:10&nbsp;-&nbsp;23:59] Measuring utilization and sprawl at Salesforce</li><li>[24:03&nbsp;-&nbsp;26:46] Managing SaaS strategy for onboarding companies year over year</li><li>[26:51&nbsp;-&nbsp;30:37] Harnessing AI for transformational asset management</li></ul>