Toyota’s Journey From Spreadsheets to Intelligent Software Asset Management

Speakers:

Jerry Frazier, Program Director, SAM/HAM, Toyota North America 

Helen Piña, Vice President, Marketing, Anglepoint 

Episode Overview:

In this episode, we explore how Toyota partnered with Anglepoint to strengthen visibility, improve reporting, and build a more strategic approach to Software Asset Management (SAM). The conversation examines what strong partnership looks like in practice, from aligning teams and data to creating a foundation for long-term business value. 

You’ll hear how organizations can move beyond reactive software management and build a more proactive, data-driven model. That includes reducing complexity, improving reporting, and creating the visibility needed to make smarter decisions across the software estate. 

Whether you are building a SAM program or looking to make an established program more effective, this conversation offers real-world insights to help you drive stronger outcomes.

What You’ll Learn: 

During this episode, we’ll cover: 

• How a strong partnership can help build a more effective SAM program
• Why visibility, reporting, and reliable data are essential to smarter decision-making
• How to move from reactive software management to a more proactive, strategic model
• What it takes to align stakeholders across teams and create lasting progress
• Practical lessons from Toyota’s journey that other organizations can apply

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