Marty Johnstone

Workflow Automation for SAM managers
This session will demonstrate how to implement automated workflows for Software Requests and Software Harvesting. Our examples will be based on Power Automate, but the same principles are applicable to other SAM and workflow automation systems.
The Glory of Documentation in ITAM
Great documentation practices may not seem glamorous on the surface. Let’s dig a little to see just how glorious it can be when we take this often overlooked aspect of ITAM seriously. Whether it is preparing for an audit, or improving our processes, documentation is foundational. Let’s discuss what has worked well in the past, and what we would have liked to do differently, with the goal of each of us improving in our approach.
Streamlining IT Spend with Cost-Conscious ITAM Strategy
Even with ITAM processes in place, hidden inefficiencies cost organizations millions through redundant software licenses, hardware over-provisioning, vendor sprawl, and limited asset visibility. This webinar reveals how to make your ITAM strategy truly cost-conscious—eliminating waste, extending asset value, and maximizing every IT dollar. Learn proven approaches to software license optimization, hardware right-sizing, proactive refresh planning, vendor consolidation, and sustainability-driven asset recovery. Ideal for IT, procurement, and finance professionals looking to streamline IT spend through strategic asset management practices.
Are Data Tapes Still Relevant – And What Should We Do with Them?
Legacy data tapes may be outdated, but they still hold sensitive data. Follow NIST 800-88: degauss, destroy, and document to stay secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible.
Foundational Documentation for Disposition Services: 2nd edition, Verify, Audit & Document!
Strong ITAD requires more than process—it needs controlling docs like certificates, audits, and logistics records to prove compliance, protect data, and support sustainability goals.
Change Management Mistakes That Undermine ITAM Programs
Successful ITAM change relies on more than tools—people, executive sponsorship, and strong documentation drive real adoption, minimize risk, and ensure lasting ROI from transformation.
SaaS in a Shadow IT World: Why Enterprise Architecture & Governance Matter
In today’s digital workplace, SaaS applications are just a credit card away. While this empowers teams to move quickly, it also creates a growing challenge: Shadow IT.
This webinar will explore how unmanaged SaaS adoption disrupts the delicate balance of Enterprise Architecture, undermining business capabilities, driving application sprawl, and increasing costs. We’ll also examine the governance, procurement, and security risks created when applications bypass the official approval process.
Labor Market, Supply Chain, and New Technology
Join IAITAM and PlanITROI for a roundtable discussion on how recent labor market and workplace shifts, procurement/supply chain changes, and new technology are impacting ITAD and your ITAM Program. This is a must-attend session for ITAM and ITAD members/managers who are noticing changes in organizational goals and drivers and feeling effects within their role and organization.
Inside Three IT Teams’ Asset Return Workflows
In this session, we’ll explore real-world IT asset recovery challenges through the lens of three organizations—each with unique environments, priorities, and constraints. From decentralized healthcare teams to high-security enterprises and siloed corporate departments, these stories reveal common challenges and practical strategies IT asset managers can use to streamline returns. Join us to hear what worked, what didn’t, and how small process shifts can lead to big efficiency wins—without overhauling your existing systems.
Just Keep Swimming: Navigating Uncertain ITAM Waters
With the uncertainty of new technology, the economic landscape, and all of the work place changes in the past few years, ITAM is more critical to the sustainability of your business than ever! In this session, we’ll discuss current events, trends, and challenges and why it’s more important than ever for IT Asset Managers to stick to the principles of the program and just keep swimming!