We launched the Vendor Pressure Index in early May. Thank you to everyone that has participated so far. In this article I want to share some preliminary insights from ITAM professionals around the world.

Six of the largest enterprise software vendors on the planet lost between 20% and 40% of their market value in the opening months of 2026. Oracle reportedly cut up to 30,000 jobs in a week. ... Read more

Thanks to everyone who came out to join us at our Wisdom unplugged event at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Great to reconnect with the Australian ITAM community, a mixture of familiar faces and ... Read more

TLDR: ITAM Forum has the opportunity to join the Linux Foundation as a stand-alone, self-funded project. This article covers a) What’s happening b) Why I think it’s a great move for the ITAM Forum and ... Read more

From 1st November 2025, Microsoft will remove all tiered pricing for Online Services under the Enterprise Agreement. This means all customers renewing or purchasing new Online Services after this date, will receive standard level A ... Read more

The ITAM Forum is currently running a survey to capture hot topics and pressing challenges facing the ITAM profession. The insights gathered will guide our editorial focus and community content for the year ahead. Early ... Read more

On 30th July 2025, Microsoft released its much-anticipated FY25 Q4 earnings report. The results follow a surprisingly strong Q3, which exceeded the expectations of some of the most optimistic investors. The latest Q4 results continue ... Read more

As an ITAM Industry Analyst, I’m often asked what ITAM’s future looks like. This can be a tough question to answer because when it comes to the future, there are endless possibilities. Often, it seems, ... Read more

Why ITAM has struggled to take root, and why I believe that’s about to change. Executive Summary Current ITAM Ecosystem in China: China, despite being the world’s second-largest enterprise software market, shows limited ITAM awareness ... Read more

We’re excited to share an initiative that could change how we approach careers in IT Asset Management. Certifications have been a cornerstone of professional development, but they tend to stop at the basics. Whether you’ve ... Read more