Cloud Asset Management - CAM

CAM is a new and innovative discipline within IT Asset Management (ITAM) that is dedicated to managing assets within the cloud. While Software Asset Management (SAM) or Financial Operations (FinOps) may initially appear sufficient, CAM is uniquely equipped to handle the hidden challenges when managing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS assets.

IT Asset Management for Modern IT Assets

The cloud presents several challenges that require a tailored approach:

lack of visibility
new level of complexity with unique pricing and add-ons
perception of low-cost and easy to configure
inheriting the cloud service provider's (CSP) ITAM program - whether you want it or not

Cloud Asset Management (CAM) provides organizations with a comprehensive approach to effectively manage their cloud assets as well as the CSPs providing them. By leveraging CAM, organizations can overcome these unique challenges and ensure they are managing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS assets efficiently and effectively.

Optimize Cloud Asset Utilization

Reduce Costs

Mitigate Risks

Drive Organizational Success

Where to start

Cloud assets are a different type of asset requiring a modern management approach. There are three main cloud architectures: SaaS, IaaS and PaaS. In this Master Class you'll discover what it truly takes to manage all forms of cloud assets throughout their entire lifecycle.

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ITAM IQ's Modern ITAM - Managing Cloud Asset Master Class

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What's Next: Take your Knowledge and Value to the Next Level with the Certification Course that's Right for You

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Decide between SaaS-only training or the full SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS experience

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Register for an upcoming class

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Complete your training

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Become Certified

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Level up your Cloud Asset Management program using your new knowledge and the additional resources

4-Hour: SaaS Specific

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8-Hour: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS

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What Students Say About Our SaaS and Cloud Asset Management Certification Courses

"I found it very inspiring. We now have a lot of ‘checklists’ to think about when we engage with our customers who are thinking about migrating towards the cloud or already started in the cloud."

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"I think it really gives a good in-depth look into managing cloud assets, with good details in s/p/iaas. The steps to follow for these are good for use in practise and the 'Acme' examples were also a nice addition."

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"Recently attended and completed the course Cloud Asset Management from Keith Rupnik. I can definitely recommend this training if you're in the ITAM trade."

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"The training delivered valuable new (and sometimes affirming) insights as to where to place the management of cloud assets within the field of ITAM, but also how to translate this into a practical and programmatic approach to ensure they’re actually being managed. Personally, I’ve been looking for quite some time for a course like this in our field of work."
"I liked the "dummy organization" examples and the proposed solutions for a specific cloud challenge very valuable. These are practical examples and provide best practices."
"It's not technical and gives you a lot of references where to think about talking with organizations about migrating to the cloud or better control of their cloud spend."
"This course gives in depth insight and tools to embark the journey to the cloud."

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Cloud Asset Management - CAM

IT Asset Management for Modern IT Assets

Optimize Cloud Asset Utilization

Reduce Costs

Mitigate Risks

Drive Organizational Success

Where to start

Along with...

SaaS Asset Management Worksheet

WEBINAR: SAM Does Not Equal CAM - Realize the True Potential of Cloud Asset Management

Top Articles on Cloud Asset Management

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What's Next: Take your Knowledge and Value to the Next Level with the Certification Course that's Right for You

1.

Decide between SaaS-only training or the full SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS experience

2.

Register for an upcoming class

3.

Complete your training

4.

Become Certified

5.

Level up your Cloud Asset Management program using your new knowledge and the additional resources

4-Hour: SaaS Specific

8-Hour: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS

"I found it very inspiring. We now have a lot of ‘checklists’ to think about when we engage with our customers who are thinking about migrating towards the cloud or already started in the cloud."

"I think it really gives a good in-depth look into managing cloud assets, with good details in s/p/iaas. The steps to follow for these are good for use in practise and the 'Acme' examples were also a nice addition."

"Recently attended and completed the course Cloud Asset Management from Keith Rupnik. I can definitely recommend this training if you're in the ITAM trade."

"I liked the "dummy organization" examples and the proposed solutions for a specific cloud challenge very valuable. These are practical examples and provide best practices."

"It's not technical and gives you a lot of references where to think about talking with organizations about migrating to the cloud or better control of their cloud spend."

"This course gives in depth insight and tools to embark the journey to the cloud."

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