Videos and Webcasts

TagVault.org and other organizations have created a number of webcasts on various subjects around the ISO/IEC 19770-2 standard and software identification tags in general. 

If there are subjects not yet addressed in a webcast that you're interested in, please let us know.

Lower costs with Certified SWID Tags (GSA and TagVault.org)

Presenter:

Alan Vander Mallie and Steve Klos

Title:

Lower costs with Certified Software Identification Tags

Publisher:

TagVault.org (with content from the GSA)

Abstract:

This webinar announces a working group that will have its kick off meeting in Washington D.C. on March 24th, 2010.  This working group is open to all TagVault.org members above the adopter level and will layout the requirements and process that will be used to establish certified software identification tags as a requirement for Government purchased software.

 

This webinar covers the following topics:

  • The problem with today’s software identification techniques?
  • How do software identification (SWID) tags help?
  • What is a certified SWID tag and how does it help?
  • How do certified SWID tags reduce costs?
  • How can certified SWID tags increase security?
  • How do I specify requirements for SWID tags in RFP’s and other steps in the purchasing process?
  • What level of certification is required for SWID tags to be of the most use to the US Government?

Software Publishers – get firsthand knowledge of the issues large organizations such as the US Government have to deal with when it comes to managing software licenses.

SAM Tool providers – learn how certified SWID tags can be used to significantly improve reports and data analysis your customers see.

Software Purchasers – learn how to specify requirements for certified SWID tags throughout the purchasing process.

Government Agencies – learn how a more open and transparent Government can utilize certified software identification tags to support presidential executive order #13103 requiring software license compliance, as well as providing higher levels of security, all while lowering costs.

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The Changing Landscape of IT (KPMG and TagVault.org)

Presenter:

Jon Naseath and Steve Klos

Title:

The Changing Landscape of IT

Publisher:

TagVault.org and KPMG

Abstract:

Today, more than ever, reducing costs and increasing operating efficiencies has become critical for organizations worldwide to weather  these lean times. Members of the SAM eco-system need to work both individually and together to ensure customers and vendors can be successful in right-sizing their IT infrastructure in a sensible manner. This webinar details how software customers can save money today and how, by working with their vendors, they can ensure cost savings and stronger relationships longer term.

We explore important aspects of software asset management that lead to cost savings, better security and better asset management including: 

  • Areas to save money on ITAM today
  • Processes to implement that apply SAM cost controls
  • Increasing IT security posture with authoritative software identification
  • Lower IT costs through vendor negotiation and standardized information

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ISO/IEC 19770-2 and 19770-3 Overview Video 

Presenter:

Steve Klos

Title:

Software Tagging Standards - ISO/IEC 19770-2 and ISO/IEC 19770-3

Publisher:

Agnitio Advisors, Inc.

Abstract:

As part of his work with Agnitio Advisors, Inc. and with the ISO/IEC Other Working Group (OWG), Steve Klos developed a video presentation summarizing details about the ISO/IEC 19770-2 draft standard and a few items of the ISO/IEC 19770-3 draft.   

The video is 30 minutes long and has a table of contents that allows the viewer to go directly to a specific area in the presentation.  Click the image below to watch the video.

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