Riding the Efficiency Wave of Floating License Management

In the context of floating licenses, what is an average? This is the question that kept our guest, Paul Smith, up at night. His discovery: to measure an average, you need to know your denominator. And the only way to understand that, you must ask the end users. In the end, finding the balance point between finance, procurement, and the end user is all about understanding the data and asking the right questions.With this knowledge in hand, your organization will be able to better navigate the ever-changing current of your business's needs.We discuss:How to get more value for moneyFinding a balance between being under or over licensedSelecting the right tool to decipher the dataAutomating the deployment processAsking the right questions        If you’re interested in learning more about Paul, connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-smith-a2a629158/).Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The ITAM Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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IT asset management — it’s not easy. Protect the company from licensing risks. Save on costs. And do it all while successfully conducting a long-term strategic deployment of software and technology. Need some advice? The ITAM Executive is your trusted resource. Listen in as we chat with seasoned leaders from the ITAM community and pick up tips on how to define your IT strategy, manage licenses, and dial into the latest IT trends.The ITAM Executive is a podcast created specifically for ITAM leaders and practitioners. In each episode, we invite seasoned leaders and industry experts from the ITAM community to share their tips on how to define strategy, manage licenses, and dial into the latest IT trends.