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SaaS has taken over the world – and your organization. Skyrocketing innovation. Empowering workforces. And embracing flexibility. All things to help your team and business move at the speed of SaaS. But with it comes a new set of challenges.SaaSMe Unfiltered, a new podcast by Zylo, explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of SaaS Management and what innovative tech leaders are doing to make the most of their SaaS investments.Join hosts Cory Wheeler and Ashley Hickman as they speak with IT, SAM, and Procurement leaders about their real-life experiences. And gain an unfiltered view of how you can excel in your role and drive the business forward.Links and Resources:<ul><li>Connect with Co-host Cory Wheeler on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corywheeler-zylo?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAECNLkBYEvhIHYgzMZf_NwbCOiYEnL3oHs&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BSuTmuZ1QSsaNidCRiDxgsQ%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Connect with Co-host Ashley Hickman on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hickman-pmp-csm-b681b452?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAsQSIABtnTUGyKQmm-gr9IaPVbstjCUXf8&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BUcLNfPjbSVq4AGt9TEZngQ%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://zylo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zylo</a>, the leader in SaaS management and optimization</li><li>Subscribe to Zylo’s <a href="https://zylo.com/saasme-unfiltered-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">monthly newsletter</a> for podcast updates and other resources</li></ul>

SaaSMe Unfiltered, a new podcast by Zylo, explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of SaaS Management and how companies are making the most of their SaaS investments.


Introducing SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management Podcast

Introducing SaaSMe Unfiltered, Podcast by Zylo

SaaS has taken over the world – and your organization. Skyrocketing innovation. 🚀 Empowering workforces. 💪 And embracing flexibility. ♥️ All things to help your team and business move at the speed of SaaS. But with it comes a new set of challenges. Join hosts Cory Wheeler and Ashley Hickman for SaaSMe Unfiltered, a new podcast by Zylo. We'll explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of SaaS Management and what innovative tech leaders are doing to make the most of their SaaS investments.


It’s easy for cost to be top of mind when it comes to SaaS. After all, the average organization spends $45M a year. But there’s something else lurking in the shadows that is arguably costlier: security risks. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the security risks lurking in your stack and key steps to address them and strengthen your security posture.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd46q9-lJRA1ZCGCmegXCXrGqSCXonMpZhQubNKEd_SWllLmw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Key Takeaways<ul><li>[00:07&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:50] Introduction –&nbsp;2024 SaaS Management Index found 65% of employee expenses have poor security scores</li><li>[00:50&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:17] Losing visibility into apps and how organizations conduct business</li><li>[01:18&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:38] Most unknown security risks lie with employee expenses and Shadow IT</li><li>[01:38&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:22] Cost is being managed, but security risks linger</li><li>[02:22&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:05] Cost, data breaches, and legal impact</li><li>[03:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:28] Loss of trust with customers</li><li>[03:26&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:56] Decentralization of SaaS buying, making a business secure</li><li>[03:55&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:35] Focused on visibility and risk</li></ul>SaaSMe Anything is the bi-weekly podcast that brings clarity to the chaos of SaaS, hosted by your resident SaaS expert and Zylo co-founder Ben Pippenger. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpipp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Costly security risks linger in the shadows of your tech stack. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down what security risks to be aware of and steps to address them.


What Security Risks Lurk in My SaaS Stack and How Do I Mitigate Them?

It’s easy for cost to be top of mind when it comes to SaaS. After all, the average organization spends $45M a year. But there’s something else lurking in the shadows that is arguably costlier: security risks. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the security risks lurking in your stack and key steps to address them and strengthen your security posture.


In 2023, organizations spent an average of $45M on SaaS. Yet, $18M of that is wasted. This isn’t chump change – it’s your second largest operating expense. That’s why we’re calling 2024 the year of opportunity for software management. Between rampant license waste, heightened security risks, and surplus of renewals, it’s hard not to feel like you’re treading water. Add in rising vendor costs and tight budgets, and you’re soon gasping for breath.&nbsp;In this episode, Zylo co-founder Ben Pippenger and Cloud Ratings founder Matt Harney examine trends from the 2024 SaaS Management Index and how IT, Software Asset Management, and Procurement leaders overcome these headwinds and come out on top.Key Takeaways<ul><li>[00:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:12] Episode overview, introducing guest Matt Harney from software research analyst firm Cloud Ratingson the state of SaaS stacks</li><li>[01:11&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:50] What to focus on in 2024, rallying behind SaaS management, and more on Matt's background</li><li>[03:51&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:36] Covering trends in the SaaS Management Index Report</li><li>[04:36&nbsp;-&nbsp;06:05] Employee purchases and "Shadow IT"</li><li>[06:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;07:04] Risk and spend are huge for SaaS, from cost and data perspectives</li><li>[07:02&nbsp;-&nbsp;07:49] Stacks are shrinking, prioritizing SaaS as a strategy</li><li>[07:49&nbsp;-&nbsp;08:58] Stats on SaaS rationalization</li><li>[08:58&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:47] Three key opportunities to calm SaaS chaos</li><li>[10:47&nbsp;-&nbsp;13:36] Matt talks about cloud cost optimization maturity throughout the years, trends he sees</li><li>[13:37&nbsp;-&nbsp;15:26] Different pricing models for software, and the rise of fin-ops</li><li>[15:28&nbsp;-&nbsp;16:34] What inning is SaaS management in?</li><li>[16:33&nbsp;-&nbsp;19:06] Cost per employee in SaaS and NRR</li><li>[19:08&nbsp;-&nbsp;20:05] NRR and pandemic bloat, a sign of digital transformation?</li><li>[21:04&nbsp;-&nbsp;22:42] Improving SaaS governance</li><li>[22:42&nbsp;-&nbsp;25:13] How Netflix is tackling SaaS governance</li><li>[25:13&nbsp;-&nbsp;26:09] Decentralization in SaaS, talking about Lindsay Stokes from Netflix and last season's episode</li><li>[26:09&nbsp;-&nbsp;27:05] Adopting AI</li><li>[27:05&nbsp;-&nbsp;29:05] The AI Interest Index</li><li>[29:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;30:25] Enabling employees to be responsible with SaaS purchasing</li></ul>

Matt Harney

Founder at Cloud Ratings

Ben Pippenger

Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Zylo

In this episode, Ben Pippenger and Matt Harney examine SaaS trends from the latest SaaS Management Index and how IT, Software Asset Management, and Procurement leaders can come out on top in 2024.


3 SaaS Management Opportunities for 2024 with Matt Harney (Cloud Ratings)

In 2023, organizations spent an average of $45M on SaaS. Yet, $18M of that is wasted. This isn’t chump change – it’s your second largest operating expense. That’s why we’re calling 2024 the year of opportunity for software management. In this episode, Zylo co-founder Ben Pippenger and Cloud Ratings founder Matt Harney examine trends from the latest SaaS Management Index and how IT, Software Asset Management, and Procurement leaders can come out on top in 2024.


In Season Four of SaaSMe Unfiltered, get the inside scoop from innovative leaders on how to shake off the status quo, be a change agent within the organization, and take your career to the next level.


Season 4 Coming Soon: Shake Off the Status Quo and Say Hello to Your SaaS Management Era

Attention IT, Software Asset Management, and Procurement teams: Do outdated tools and spreadsheets give you bad blood when it comes to managing SaaS? The good news is that you’re closer to a new era than you think. Are you ready for it? In Season Four of SaaSMe Unfiltered, get the inside scoop from innovative leaders on how to shake off the status quo, be a change agent within the organization, and take your career to the next level.


Shadow IT makes up more than one-third of your software stack. While it is a source of overspending, inefficiency, and security risks, the biggest problem is that you don’t even know what apps you’re dealing with. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains how enterprises can get a handle on shadow IT and keep it from creeping back into their software environment.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd46q9-lJRA1ZCGCmegXCXrGqSCXonMpZhQubNKEd_SWllLmw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Key Takeaways<ul><li>[00:07&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:28] We're all spending too much on software, Gartner predicts 25% overspend throughout next few years</li><li>[00:26&nbsp;-&nbsp;00:44] Three areas of focus for rationalization, today's focus is Shadow IT</li><li>[00:42&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:03] What is Shadow IT?</li><li>[01:21&nbsp;-&nbsp;01:47] SaaS notoriously hides expense reports under ambiguous line items that are miscatergorized</li><li>[01:45&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:21] Uncover the spend source for each application</li><li>[02:19&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:47] After buy-in, put governance in place</li><li>[02:46&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:08] Adobe and a dollar threshold filter</li><li>[03:07&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:17] Standardize software catalog</li><li>[03:18&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:37] Take action to eliminate Shadow IT applications</li><li>[03:36&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:55] What to do without enterprise agreements</li><li>[03:55&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:18] Don't let Shadow IT creep back in</li><li>[04:18&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:52] Reducing Shadow IT reduces overall SaaS cost</li></ul>SaaSMe Anything is the bi-weekly podcast that brings clarity to the chaos of SaaS, hosted by your resident SaaS expert and Zylo co-founder Ben Pippenger. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpipp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains how enterprises can get a handle on shadow IT and keep it from creeping back into their software environment.


How Do I Get My Arms Around Shadow IT and Eliminate It for Good?

Shadow IT makes up more than one-third of your software stack. While it is a source of overspending, inefficiency, and security risks, the biggest problem is that you don’t even know what apps you’re dealing with. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains how enterprises can get a handle on shadow IT and keep it from creeping back into their software environment.


With SaaS adoption skyrocketing in recent years, Software Asset Management leaders are juggling both on-premises and SaaS tools. But what worked for on-premises software simply won't work for SaaS. Managing both types of software demands distinctly different tools and strategies. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the key differences and shares the winning formula for holistic SaaS management.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd46q9-lJRA1ZCGCmegXCXrGqSCXonMpZhQubNKEd_SWllLmw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Key Takeaways<ul><li>[00:08&nbsp;-&nbsp;02:01] The software lifecycle from IT to individual Shadow IT, and where software spend is headed</li><li>[02:01&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:04] Managing SaaS, audits don't really exists with SaaS and the cloud shift</li><li>[03:28&nbsp;-&nbsp;03:42] SaaS management in three acts: license management, inventory, and renewal management</li><li>[03:40&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:25] Inventory management</li><li>[04:25&nbsp;-&nbsp;04:59] Multiple discovery methods and Zylo's method</li><li>[04:59&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:30] License management</li><li>[05:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:57] Renewal management</li><li>[05:55&nbsp;-&nbsp;06:20] A broader approach to tracking SaaS</li></ul>SaaSMe Anything is the bi-weekly podcast that brings clarity to the chaos of SaaS, hosted by your resident SaaS expert and Zylo co-founder Ben Pippenger. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpipp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

What's the difference between SAM and SaaS Management tools? Ben Pip breaks down each tool and shares the winning formula for holistic SaaS management.


Can I Use Software Asset Management Tools to Manage SaaS?

With SaaS adoption skyrocketing in recent years, Software Asset Management leaders are juggling both on-premises and SaaS tools. But what worked for on-premises software simply won't work for SaaS. Managing both types of software demands distinctly different tools and strategies. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the key differences and shares the winning formula for holistic SaaS management.


Cloud marketplaces are a new and strategic way to buy software. Learn how it works and what you need to consider as you adopt this new approach.


What Should I Consider When Purchasing SaaS in Cloud Marketplaces?

Cloud marketplaces are no longer just for technology teams. Today, more and more software providers are selling SaaS and services in marketplaces. It’s a trend that’s only going to continue. Now’s the time to get up to speed or get left in the dust. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down Cloud marketplaces, why they’re beneficial, how they work, and what you need to consider as you adopt this new approach to purchasing software for your business.


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SaaS has taken over the world – and your organization. Skyrocketing innovation. Empowering workforces. Embracing flexibility. The future of software is here. But with it comes new challenges.SaaSMe Unfiltered brings you uncensored, real-life advice on what it takes to conquer SaaS management and optimization. For the IT, software asset management, and procurement professionals knee-deep in SaaS every single day. SaaS superheroes just like you.SaaSMe Anything brings clarity to the chaos of SaaS, where Zylo Co-founder Ben Pippenger breaks down your burning questions about SaaS and how to manage it.Brought to you weekly by Zylo, the industry leader in SaaS Management and experts that help organizations of all sizes manage, measure, and maximize the value of their SaaS.For free resources to help you on your SaaS management journey, visit <a href="https://zylo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">zylo.com</a>.

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