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Effective Software Account Management in the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare environments are one of the hardest organizations for managing software and software licensing. This podcast takes a deeper dive in effectively managing software usage and licensing for healthcare providers. Need insights into managing an internal or vendor-driven software audit? This podcast points out two critical goals to focus on when undertaking an internal software audit.

Episode #10

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

What Containerization Means to Cloud Enablement

Felicia Ward and Thomas Ward Lynch take a high-level overview of Containerization supported by the Red Hat Offerings. Learn how Containerization of your data center can assist you and your teams with cybersecurity, workload management, data center automation, and most importantly -- overall ROI. Also, the discussion offers some great starting points for Cloud-enabling the data center.

Episode #9

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

Working Past the Disappointment of Cloud Adoption

Moving to the Cloud is not a simplistic task where success is guaranteed. In fact, most companies have found the Journey to the Cloud to be hazardous and costly. In this podcast we take a realistic view of Cloud Migration. How can your team avoid some of the pitfalls of Cloud Migration? Join us! We’ve got a lot to share about getting closer to the “Promise” of the Cloud.

Episode #8

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

Creating A High-Performance Team that Embraces Cloud Innovation & Change

Has your Team Resisted Cloud Technology? Give them the tools they need. You’re not alone with this challenge: IT Teams are entrenched and resistant to change; an organization’s Journey to the Cloud is often stalled due to internal resistance. nOps can help break down that barrier and show IT how Cloud Technology can be implemented, managed, and scaled to meet the IT department’s demands.

Episode #7

Cloud Technology & Innovation, Podcast |

The Problem Solvers: An Overview of IBM Cloud Paks

IBM Software Architect Marshall Hall drops by the studio and joins Thomas Ward Lynch to offer a fresh perspective of IBM’s Cloud Pak offerings. Stepping away from the standard ‘demo mode’ of software discussion, they explore how IBM Cloud Pak has advanced the discussion of software to the realm of problem solving – improving ROI; advancing practical AI usage; digital automation; and better management of workloads and workflow.

Episode #6

Podcast, Software |

Software Account Management Best Practices in Financial Services

When it comes to software spend, the financial services industry is at the top of the list. This podcast opens the discussion of how software audits can impact the business, increase IT ROI, and decrease the IT spend all while addressing regulatory compliance and governance.  

Episode #5

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

What to Expect from a Third-Party Audit

When should IT leadership call in a third-party vendor for a Software Audit? What should you expect from a Software Account Management Consultancy? Learn how to take advantage of a third party’s position in working with – acquisitions, software companies, governance, compliance, Lines of Business, and Shadow IT. We also cover how to create better working relationships with your software vendors.

Episode #4

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

Overpromised & Underdelivered: Addressing the Disappointment of Cloud Enablement through Internal Software Account Management

Disappointed with your Cloud performance and investment? You’re not alone, but it’s time to fix the problem and work through the disappointment. One first step is taking a fresh look at Software Account Management and how it can impact the efficiency and capability of leveraging the Cloud in your organization. The podcast covers the hidden costs of Cloud Migration and how to proactively address those costs.

Episode #3

Podcast, Software Account Management & Software Licensing |

Software Account Management Tools: Are They Up to the Task?

Software Account Management Tools are readily available on the internet. But are they effective? In this podcast we review the pitfalls of online Software Account Management Tools and how they fall far short of providing a reliable and accurate licensing position for the organization. This podcast delves into the reason why most companies buy Software Asset Management Tools, and how they can reach those objectives through better resources.

Episode #2

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

NOTICE: You’re Being Audited. Critical Proactive Next Steps You Must Take to Secure Your Organization

As if your team and your company haven’t been dealt enough blows this year, you just received notice that a major software vendor is preparing to audit your organization. Join MetrixData 360’s CEO Mike Austin and Thomas Ward Lynch as they discuss the best ways to lead and manage a software vendor audit.

Episode #1

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management | 23 minutes

Creating A High-Performance Team that Embraces Cloud Innovation & Change

Has your Team Resisted Cloud Technology? Give them the tools they need. You’re not alone with this challenge: IT Teams are entrenched and resistant to change; an organization’s Journey to the Cloud is often stalled due to internal resistance. nOps can help break down that barrier and show IT how Cloud Technology can be implemented, managed, and scaled to meet the IT department’s demands.

Episode #7

Cloud Technology & Innovation, Podcast |

Effective Software Account Management in the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare environments are one of the hardest organizations for managing software and software licensing. This podcast takes a deeper dive in effectively managing software usage and licensing for healthcare providers. Need insights into managing an internal or vendor-driven software audit? This podcast points out two critical goals to focus on when undertaking an internal software audit.

Episode #10

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

What Containerization Means to Cloud Enablement

Felicia Ward and Thomas Ward Lynch take a high-level overview of Containerization supported by the Red Hat Offerings. Learn how Containerization of your data center can assist you and your teams with cybersecurity, workload management, data center automation, and most importantly -- overall ROI. Also, the discussion offers some great starting points for Cloud-enabling the data center.

Episode #9

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

Working Past the Disappointment of Cloud Adoption

Moving to the Cloud is not a simplistic task where success is guaranteed. In fact, most companies have found the Journey to the Cloud to be hazardous and costly. In this podcast we take a realistic view of Cloud Migration. How can your team avoid some of the pitfalls of Cloud Migration? Join us! We’ve got a lot to share about getting closer to the “Promise” of the Cloud.

Episode #8

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

The Problem Solvers: An Overview of IBM Cloud Paks

IBM Software Architect Marshall Hall drops by the studio and joins Thomas Ward Lynch to offer a fresh perspective of IBM’s Cloud Pak offerings. Stepping away from the standard ‘demo mode’ of software discussion, they explore how IBM Cloud Pak has advanced the discussion of software to the realm of problem solving – improving ROI; advancing practical AI usage; digital automation; and better management of workloads and workflow.

Episode #6

Podcast, Software |

Software Account Management Best Practices in Financial Services

When it comes to software spend, the financial services industry is at the top of the list. This podcast opens the discussion of how software audits can impact the business, increase IT ROI, and decrease the IT spend all while addressing regulatory compliance and governance.  

Episode #5

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

What to Expect from a Third-Party Audit

When should IT leadership call in a third-party vendor for a Software Audit? What should you expect from a Software Account Management Consultancy? Learn how to take advantage of a third party’s position in working with – acquisitions, software companies, governance, compliance, Lines of Business, and Shadow IT. We also cover how to create better working relationships with your software vendors.

Episode #4

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

Software Account Management Tools: Are They Up to the Task?

Software Account Management Tools are readily available on the internet. But are they effective? In this podcast we review the pitfalls of online Software Account Management Tools and how they fall far short of providing a reliable and accurate licensing position for the organization. This podcast delves into the reason why most companies buy Software Asset Management Tools, and how they can reach those objectives through better resources.

Episode #2

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management |

NOTICE: You’re Being Audited. Critical Proactive Next Steps You Must Take to Secure Your Organization

As if your team and your company haven’t been dealt enough blows this year, you just received notice that a major software vendor is preparing to audit your organization. Join MetrixData 360’s CEO Mike Austin and Thomas Ward Lynch as they discuss the best ways to lead and manage a software vendor audit.

Episode #1

Podcast, Software, Software Account Management | 23 minutes
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