Welcome to another episode of SHI’s Research Breakdown, where we unpack complex analyst reports into conversations that matter for IT leaders. In this episode, host Victoria Barber is joined by Shane Cronin, Head of ITAM and FinOps at SHI, and Kevin Wade, Manager of FinOps at SHI, to discuss Gartner’s report Control Software, Cloud and AI Costs by Integrating ITAM and FinOps that we covered in the August 22nd edition of the Research Roundup newsletter.

Gartner highlights the potential to cut software, cloud, and AI costs by up to 30% within two years, but only if organizations stop treating ITAM and FinOps as separate silos. The team explores what this convergence really means, why governance and accountability matter more than tooling, and how CIOs can prepare for the inevitable integration of disciplines like ITAM, FinOps, and TBM.

If you’re a CIO, ITAM lead, FinOps practitioner, or anyone navigating rising technology costs, this episode will help you understand not just the “why” but also the “how” of bringing these practices together.

🔗 For a limited time, you can access a complimentary copy of the Gartner report discussed in this episode here: https://shi-intl.com/ui2V3

Discussed in this episode:

Why 30% savings is realistic, but only with major changes
How AI spend complicates visibility and accountability
Why tools alone won’t fix ITAM/FinOps challenges
The skills, roles, and leadership needed to drive integration
What happens if your competitors achieve 30% savings and you don’t