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April 23, 2024 6 mins

SaaS Management has become a fundamental business practice within the enterprise. Yet, many IT, software asset management, and procurement leaders are still wrapping their brains around what it is and how to do it successfully. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down what SaaS Management is, its importance, and why now is the time to get started.

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Key Takeaways

  • [00:08 - 00:36] SaaS is fundamental, so how do we make SaaS management successful?
  • [00:37 - 01:15] SaaS management is a holistic business practice, requires cross-functional collaboration
  • [01:15 - 02:14] The problems SaaS management solves — visibility into tech stack, reductions in software spend, and governing shadow IT security risks
  • [02:14 - 03:14] Wasting money and overspending on unused SaaS licenses
  • [03:14 - 05:31] What does a SaaS management practice look like? Inventory management, license management, and renewal management
  • [05:31 - 05:55] SaaS management is a holistic business practice that won't yield effective results when done piecemeal


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 here.

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