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Executive Brief Series

Research-backed briefings designed for CIOs, IT directors, finance leaders, and sourcing teams.

Executive Brief · Series 001 FREE DOWNLOAD

10 Hidden ITAM & SaaS Waste Signals Every CIO Should Review Before Renewal Season

Prepared by William G. Van Nort — this 29-page brief covers SaaS sprawl, premium tier creep, cloud resource waste, AI licensing governance, the Renewal Readiness Scorecard, an interactive SaaS Waste Calculator model, and a full 90-day Renewal Optimization Plan.

10 waste signal deep-dives
Renewal Readiness Scorecard
SaaS Waste Calculator model
ITAM Maturity Model (5 levels)
AI Governance Checklist
90-Day Optimization Plan
Download Free — PDF, 29 pages
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More Resources in Development

Templates, scorecards, and checklists from the consulting engagements — being packaged for public release.

Template · Coming Soon
SaaS Application Inventory Template
A structured Excel/CSV template for cataloguing your SaaS portfolio with ownership, cost, usage, and renewal fields pre-mapped.
Checklist · Coming Soon
90-Day Pre-Renewal Readiness Checklist
A printable checklist covering all 10 waste signals, owner validation steps, and negotiation preparation milestones.
Template · Coming Soon
AI Tool Inventory & Governance Register
Track approved AI tools, plan types, allowed data classifications, ownership, and renewal dates in one governed register.
Brief · Coming Soon
Executive Brief Series 002
The CIO's Guide to Microsoft 365 Copilot Governance — data exposure, permissions hygiene, adoption metrics, and renewal criteria.
Scorecard · Coming Soon
Monthly ITAM Executive Scorecard Template
A PowerPoint/Google Slides-ready template for monthly CIO/CFO ITAM reporting covering assets, spend, waste, and risk KPIs.
Policy Template · Coming Soon
AI Acceptable Use Policy Template
An editable policy template covering approved tools, prohibited data, prompt hygiene, human review, and incident escalation.

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