Multiplying the Power of Software Management Using an SMP and SAM Tool with Jason Owens (Salesforce)
00:00
00:00
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. </p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>[03:05 - 05:41] Redefining roles of software asset managers in digital transformation</li><li>[06:04 - 08:15] The evolution and impact of software asset management</li><li>[08:16 - 10:21] Two different personas in SaaS today, thoughts on audits, renewals, license positions and more</li><li>[10:26 - 13:28] The value challenge in software licenses</li><li>[14:08 - 15:47] Navigating the value of SaaS management in enterprise-level software</li><li>[15:50 - 17:33] Having both a traditional SAM solution and SaaS management solution</li><li>[18:33 - 21:09] The strategic shift to proactive SaaS management at Salesforce</li><li>[21:10 - 23:59] Measuring utilization and sprawl at Salesforce</li><li>[24:03 - 26:46] Managing SaaS strategy for onboarding companies year over year</li><li>[26:51 - 30:37] Harnessing AI for transformational asset management</li></ul>
Key Takeaways
Redefining the Role of Software Asset Managers in Digital Transformation
02:36 MIN
The Evolution and Impact of Software Asset Management
02:10 MIN
Two different personas in SaaS today, thoughts on audits, renewals, license positions and more
02:04 MIN
The Value Challenge in Software Licenses
03:01 MIN
Navigating the Value of SaaS Management in Enterprise-Level Software
01:39 MIN
Having both a traditional SAM solution and SaaS management solution
01:42 MIN
The Strategic Shift to Proactive SaaS Management at Salesforce
02:36 MIN
Measuring utilization and sprawl at Salesforce
02:49 MIN
Managing SaaS strategy for onboarding companies year over year
02:42 MIN
Harnessing AI for Transformational Asset Management
03:46 MIN
DESCRIPTION
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.
Key Takeaways
- [03:05 - 05:41] Redefining roles of software asset managers in digital transformation
- [06:04 - 08:15] The evolution and impact of software asset management
- [08:16 - 10:21] Two different personas in SaaS today, thoughts on audits, renewals, license positions and more
- [10:26 - 13:28] The value challenge in software licenses
- [14:08 - 15:47] Navigating the value of SaaS management in enterprise-level software
- [15:50 - 17:33] Having both a traditional SAM solution and SaaS management solution
- [18:33 - 21:09] The strategic shift to proactive SaaS management at Salesforce
- [21:10 - 23:59] Measuring utilization and sprawl at Salesforce
- [24:03 - 26:46] Managing SaaS strategy for onboarding companies year over year
- [26:51 - 30:37] Harnessing AI for transformational asset management
Today's Host
Ben Pippenger
|Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Cory Wheeler
|Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer
Meredith Albertson
|Chief Marketing Officer
Today's Guests
Jason Owens
|Senior Director, Global ITAM at Salesforce