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Gordon Atkin, VP of Technology and Business Platform at Salsify, believes that having a SaaS management program is an imperative business practice. And you need a dedicated tool to do it effectively. In this episode, Gordon divulges his secrets to a successful SaaS management practice, why traditional asset management solutions just don’t work for SaaS, and what to look for in your SaaS management tool. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>[00:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:22] Introduction to Gordon Atkin</li><li>[02:39&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:59] Hot Takes with Thom: Four reasons why you need to manage SaaS</li><li>[04:59&nbsp;-&nbsp;08:48] What needs to happen in an IT organization as a CIO for taking a company public</li><li>[08:50&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:03] Gordon's playbook for navigating IPOs and being an effective CIO</li><li>[10:04&nbsp;-&nbsp;12:38] Aligning the company with where you want to be, and how that affects tooling efforts and budget internally</li><li>[12:45&nbsp;-&nbsp;16:07] Establishing a complete inventory of SaaS</li><li>[16:08&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:10] Transparency in benchmarking and a more holistic view</li><li>[17:43&nbsp;-&nbsp;20:14] Renewal and intake, how Gordon assesses and defines SAM programs</li><li>[20:24&nbsp;-&nbsp;21:01] Off-boarding and deprecating apps</li><li>[21:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;22:23] SaaS Management is a must have</li><li>[22:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;27:59] Rapid Fire</li></ul>

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Gordon Atkin

VP of Technology and Business Platform at Salsify

What’s the secret to SaaS Management program success? Salsify’s Gordon Atkin shares his advice after years of developing strategies for and managing SaaS apps.Gordon Atkin, VP of Technology and Business Platform at Salsify, believes that having a SaaS management program is an imperative business practice. And you need a dedicated tool to do it effectively. In this episode, Gordon divulges his secrets to a successful SaaS management practice, why traditional asset management solutions just don’t work for SaaS, and what to look for in your SaaS management tool.


Gordon Atkin: Secrets to SaaS Management Program Success, Advice from a Seasoned Pro

SaaS Management Program Success: Secrets from a Season Pro

Gordon Atkin, VP of Technology and Business Platform at Salsify, believes that having a SaaS management program is an imperative business practice. And you need a dedicated tool to do it effectively. In this episode, Gordon divulges his secrets to a successful SaaS management practice, why traditional asset management solutions just don’t work for SaaS, and what to look for in your SaaS management tool.


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