Optimize Usage of Top SaaS Vendors to Maximize Business Value

Optimize Usage of Top SaaS Vendors to Maximize Business Value

Is SaaS slowing down your business? With 77 percent of organizations expecting SaaS investment to grow in 2024 (Flexera 2023 Tech Spend Pulse), the impact of SaaS applications on productivity and success is significant and expanding. Join SaaS expert P...
Is SaaS slowing down your business? With 77 percent of organizations expecting SaaS investment to grow in 2024 (Flexera 2023 Tech Spend Pulse), the impact of SaaS applications on productivity and success is significant and expanding.
 
However, less than 50 percent of organizations are currently able to effectively track their SaaS usage (Flexera 2023 State of ITAM Report). This inability to align entitlement with consumption has major ramifications on their ability to rightsize contracts with vendors. What does an effective SaaS management program look like for companies wanting to effectively manage the estate of top vendors like Salesforce and ServiceNow?

Join SaaS expert Philipp Helbling, Barrelman Consulting & Digital Services, and Flexera’s John Suehr, SaaS Product Manager, for tips on gaining a better grip on your SaaS. Learn how to:
  • Discover and optimize your SaaS applications
  • Track spend, consumption and user activity
View, manage, and optimize Salesforce and ServiceNow licenses 

Presented by:

  • John Suehr
    John Suehr - Product Manager, Flexera

    After launching his career in ERP solutions, including JD Edwards and Peoplesoft, John developed a keen understanding of how industry dynamics impact corporate strategies and growth. Over the course of 5 years, he assisted companies in transitioning to SaaS solutions, meticulously managing license costs and metrics.

    As a Product Manager at Flexera, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s leading SaaS Management features. His focus extends to major SaaS platforms like Salesforce and Servicenow, where he helps clients unlock continuous economic and strategic value by optimizing their SaaS management practices.

    Driven by a vision, he aspires to liberate businesses from monolithic custom applications. His goal? To usher in the era of modern SaaS applications, resulting in substantial cost savings and the eradication of technical debt.

  • Philipp Helbling
    Philipp Helbling - SaaS SAM Consultant; Barrelman Consulting & Digital Services

    After starting my career in Software Asset Management at Novartis, I developed a profound understanding of how digital solutions foster business agility and growth. Over several years, I have guided companies through seamless transitions to efficient SaaS applications, focusing on strategic vendor management and cost optimization.

    As a Project Manager at Novartis, I led the global implementation of critical applications, integrating SAM systems across major platforms like Salesforce and Veeva. This role enabled me to drive substantial improvements in system utilization and operational efficiency, crucial for achieving business goals within highly regulated environments.

    Currently, as the Founder & Principal Consultant at Barrelman, I am dedicated to advancing IT projects and health tech innovations that prioritize scalability, cost-effectiveness and compliance. My goal is to revolutionize business processes through modern SaaS applications, aiming to reduce costs significantly and minimize technical debt, ultimately enhancing corporate performance and sustainability.