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Kristy Stroud
ITAM Solutions Architect
Kristy Stroud is an ITAM Solutions Architect with SHI and an ITAM Forum Trustee. She has more than 25 years of experience in the software asset management (SAM) industry as a former practitioner and certified SAM professional. In her time as a practitioner and consultant, Kristy has managed contract negotiations, defended software audits, and implemented comprehensive SAM programs using various tools and techniques for companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500 organizations.
Recent Content by Kristy Stroud
ITAM for your cybersecurity strategy? It’s more important than you might think:
With proper IT asset management, you can unlock visibility, control, and insight to protect against threats.
June 4, 2025
ITAM gives you the visibility, control, and insight you need to protect against evolving cyber threats.
Mergers are booming. Will your ITAM strategy help you stay ready?:
Without a strong ITAM foundation, organizations face potentially significant penalties and unexpected costs.
February 26, 2025
When mergers collide, software complexity can complicate deals. The right ITAM strategy can change that.
Even the greats make software management mistakes. Don’t be one of them.:
Learn how software asset management managed services can help you avoid costly mistakes, reduce waste, and transform IT into a strategic asset.
February 5, 2025
Even the smartest companies make basic software asset management mistakes. The right partner can change that.
