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Executive EvolutionNavigating the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader with Ben Pippenger“Great leaders know when they’re wrong.” In this episode, Craig Anderson talks with Ben Pippenger, Co-Founder and Staff Product Manager of Zylo, about the evolution of leadership and the lessons learned from building and scaling a company. Ben shares his journey from an individual contributor to a leader, emphasizing the importance of understanding what truly motivates a team. He discusses how recognition—not just money—keeps employees engaged, why leaders must carve out time for their people, and how making mistakes can be a powerful learning tool. Ben also reflects on lessons from his time at Salesforce...2025-05-0825 min
Cloud Radio | A SaaS Podcast2025 Zylo SaaS Management IndexOur Guest: Ben Pippenger is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Zylo, a SaaS management platform that helps businesses gain full visibility into their software usage, optimize licensing, and streamline renewals. Episode Topics:Overview of Zylo’s SaaS Management Index annual report, which covers $40 billion of SaaS spendThe AI adoption surge in software spend - 75 percent increase in spending.The Rising of SaaS Costs - increased by 9.3 percent year over year.The shift from traditional seat-based pricing to usage and value-based models.Ben’s takes on the decline of multi-year SaaS contracts in rec...2025-02-0447 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastSaaS Renewal Management, ExplainedWhen does Smartsheet renew? Are we getting a fair price for Zoom? Do we really need 100 enterprise licenses? Each SaaS renewal requires time to prepare so you can answer these questions – and more. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains SaaS renewal management and the ideal process you should follow to confidently tackle software renewals at scale.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:09 - 00:46] Helping with renewals[00:46 - 01:36] What is SaaS renewal management?[01:36 - 02:34] What is the ideal renewal process?[02:34 - 03:11] 120 days applies to most applications but there are...2024-08-2706 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastSaaS License Management, ExplainedLicense waste runs unchecked in most organizations today. In fact, Zylo’s SaaS Management Index shows that on average 49% of licenses are unused each month, adding up to $18M in wasted spend each year. Sure, money speaks. But this risk goes beyond your bottom line, impacting security, operational efficiency, and value across the business. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains the importance of SaaS license management and outlines what an effective strategy looks like and the steps for execution.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:08 - 00:4...2024-08-1306 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastSaaS Inventory Management, ExplainedHow many applications do we really have? What apps are being expensed by employees? Are there potential security risks we don’t know about? You’ll get answers to these questions and more by practicing SaaS inventory management. In this episode, Ben Pippenger will explain the ins and outs of what it is, why it matters, and best practices you should follow.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:00 - 00:51] Companies spend three times more on SaaS than they think they do[00:48 - 02:03] What is SaaS inventory...2024-07-3006 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Questions Should I Ask My SaaS Vendors About AI?AI has incredible potential to drive value for your business, but it can be easy to get lost in the hype. With so many SaaS vendors now offering AI-powered features and products, how do you break through the noise? In this episode, Ben Pippenger shares the five essential questions you need to ask your current and prospective SaaS vendors about AI so you get the right tools that drive the right outcomes for your organization.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 00:54] Asking the right quest...2024-06-0405 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Set Up & Maintain A SaaS System of Record?When you don't know everything about a software application – or that it exists in the first place – it’s impossible to effectively manage renewals, optimize licenses, and implement governance. Today, leading organizations are flipping the script, using a SaaS Management platform (SMP) as their system of record to gain centralized visibility into every application. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains how you can prioritize and onboard apps into an SMP – and how to keep it up-to-date for the long-haul. Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 01:12] Sett...2024-05-2107 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Secure More SaaS Apps Behind SSO?A majority of IT leaders have prioritized security in 2024, yet the number of SaaS apps behind single sign-on is abysmal. As an IT or security leader, this is your sign to secure more of your applications with SSO. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains why single sign-on is critical to reducing risk and shares practical insights to create and implement your organization's SSO roadmap.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:07 - 00:45] Reducing security risks is a top concern in 2024[00:45 - 01:15] The definition of SSO (single sign on...2024-05-0705 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Is SaaS Management?SaaS Management has become a fundamental business practice within the enterprise. Yet, many IT, software asset management, and procurement leaders are still wrapping their brains around what it is and how to do it successfully. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down what SaaS Management is, its importance, and why now is the time to get started.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:08 - 00:36] SaaS is fundamental, so how do we make SaaS management successful?[00:37 - 01:15] SaaS management is a holistic business practice, requires cross-functional collabo...2024-04-2306 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastI’ve Unlocked Visibility into My SaaS Stack, What Do I Do Next?SaaS is often your biggest blindspot but also your greatest opportunity for optimization. As you embark on your SaaS Management journey, getting visibility is half the battle. Once you have it, what happens next? In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down five actions you can take to start making progress toward your strategic business goals.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 00:35] "With great power comes great responsibility"[00:35 - 01:09] Five topics to unlock visibility into your SaaS stack[01:07 - 01:41] Inventory Management[01:39 - 02:18] Shadow IT[02:18 - 02:50] Application R...2024-04-0905 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Security Risks Lurk in My SaaS Stack and How Do I Mitigate Them?It’s easy for cost to be top of mind when it comes to SaaS. After all, the average organization spends $45M a year. But there’s something else lurking in the shadows that is arguably costlier: security risks. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the security risks lurking in your stack and key steps to address them and strengthen your security posture.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 00:50] Introduction – 2024 SaaS Management Index found 65% of employee expenses have poor security scores[00:50 - 01:17] Losing visibility int...2024-03-2605 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management Podcast3 SaaS Management Opportunities for 2024 with Matt Harney (Cloud Ratings)In 2023, organizations spent an average of $45M on SaaS. Yet, $18M of that is wasted. This isn’t chump change – it’s your second largest operating expense. That’s why we’re calling 2024 the year of opportunity for software management. Between rampant license waste, heightened security risks, and surplus of renewals, it’s hard not to feel like you’re treading water. Add in rising vendor costs and tight budgets, and you’re soon gasping for breath. In this episode, Zylo co-founder Ben Pippenger and Cloud Ratings founder Matt Harney examine trends from the 2024 SaaS Management Index...2024-03-1930 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Get My Arms Around Shadow IT and Eliminate It for Good?Shadow IT makes up more than one-third of your software stack. While it is a source of overspending, inefficiency, and security risks, the biggest problem is that you don’t even know what apps you’re dealing with. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains how enterprises can get a handle on shadow IT and keep it from creeping back into their software environment.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 00:28] We're all spending too much on software, Gartner predicts 25% overspend throughout next few years[00:26 - 00:44] Three areas...2024-03-1205 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastCan I Use Software Asset Management Tools to Manage SaaS?With SaaS adoption skyrocketing in recent years, Software Asset Management leaders are juggling both on-premises and SaaS tools. But what worked for on-premises software simply won't work for SaaS. Managing both types of software demands distinctly different tools and strategies. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the key differences and shares the winning formula for holistic SaaS management.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:08 - 02:01] The software lifecycle from IT to individual Shadow IT, and where software spend is headed[02:01 - 03:04] Managing SaaS, audits don't r...2024-02-2707 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastDo I Really Need a Direct Integration for SaaS Usage Data?How well are your SaaS apps being used? If you don’t have access to usage data, you’re left in the dark. And that means there’s no way to effectively optimize licensing or make the most of your software investments. In this episode, Ben Pippenger debunks the myth that direct integrations reign supreme and how to get usage data you can act upon.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:21 - 01:07] Gartner — Companies spending $244 billion on SaaS in 2024, 2023 SaaS index shows that $82 billion of that is wasted...2024-01-3008 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Should Procurement Focus on in 2024 When It Comes to Software Management?Tightening budgets. Soaring SaaS prices. The rise of purchasing software in marketplaces. With these shifts, Procurement has their work cut out for them. But there’s a huge opportunity for procurement leaders to be strategic business partners when it comes to software purchasing and renewals. In this episode, Ben Pippenger shares his optimism for Procurement and what teams need to prioritize in 2024.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 01:01] Recapping SaaS trends in 2023[01:01 - 01:21] Gartner predicts 13% raise in software spending in 2024[01:19 - 01:41] Zylo data shows companies a...2024-01-1607 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Should IT Focus on in 2024 When It Comes to Software Management?Whether you call them resolutions or goals, setting your intentions for what you want to achieve for the year creates accountability. For IT leaders, there are a lot of shiny objects. What initiatives are going to make an impact this year? In this episode, Ben Pippenger uncovers five key priorities your IT organization needs to focus on 2024.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 02:23] Ben overviews a tough 2023: the economy, global politics, generative AI, and security breaches[02:24 - 03:15] #1 Become best friends with your CFO, cost optimiz...2024-01-0207 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Does SaaS Management Fuel Innovation?Innovation is key to differentiating your organization in the market and helping you better serve your customers. Yet, it can feel impossible to find the budget to fund it. Enter SaaS management. In this episode, Ben Pippenger shares how SaaS management enables you to drive measurable cost savings that you can use to reinvest in innovation and projects that will be transformational for the business.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:11 - 01:08] Thinking about our personal and professional expenses[01:10 - 01:37] SaaS can be chaos[01:38 - 02:12] SaaS is r...2023-12-1206 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhy Aren’t Companies Optimizing SaaS Like They Are Infrastructure?Companies spend a lot on Infrastructure and even more on SaaS. Yet, the market has seen Cloud growth drop dramatically. Clearly, companies have prioritized optimization of their cloud investments. Why aren’t they putting the same emphasis on SaaS optimization? In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains three reasons why, the opportunity at-hand for SaaS cost reduction, and his rallying cry for SaaS management as a business priority.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:08 - 01:03] Cloud spend run on Zylo, cost savings and visibility[01:03 - 01:35] Cloud managemen...2023-11-2806 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Much Application Redundancy Is Ok?Redundant applications get a bad rap. Between wasted spend, low adoption, and operational inefficiencies, you’d think eliminating all redundancies would be the answer. Think again. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains when application redundancy may be ok, factors to consider in your strategy, and best practices to consolidate your software.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:08 - 01:08] Introduction, Ben has a lot of streaming subscriptions, addressing redundancy[01:11 - 01:47] What is application redundancy, and what are the biggest culprits?[01:47 - 02:22] Why is app redundancy so prevalent...2023-11-1408 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Tie Savings Back to My SaaS Management Program?Optimizing your SaaS spend has a tangible impact on your company’s bottom line and ability to innovate. If you’re not reporting on the value you’re driving, you’re doing your company – and yourself – a disservice. In this episode, Ben Pippenger breaks down the growing need for managing SaaS costs, why quantifying program value is so hard, and what you need to tie savings results directly back to your efforts.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:12 - 02:06] Introduction to tying savings back to a SaaS management...2023-10-3107 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Optimize My Zoom Licenses?Just as “Googling” has assimilated into our vernacular, it’s not uncommon for someone to say, “Let’s Zoom,” when asking to video chat. Soaring into popularity during the pandemic, Zoom has become an integral tool for businesses today. It’s also an application ripe for optimization. In this episode, Ben Pippenger examines the complexities of SaaS licensing, the ins and outs of Zoom licensing, and advice for optimizing your Zoom licenses.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:08 - 00:33] Overview of Today's Episode: How do I optimize my Zoom...2023-10-1706 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Is SaaS Governance & How Do I Implement It?SaaS governance often feels like a four-letter word, yet it’s critical to mitigate risk. The challenge is finding the right balance that enables productivity and innovation without putting your organization in harm’s way. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains SaaS governance, why it’s important, and how to determine the right strategy for your organization. Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:42 - 03:36] Defining SaaS governance, and four reasons it is importance to businesses[03:36 - 04:55] A decentralized approach to SaaS governance[04:55 - 05:45] Centralized governance[05:47 - 07:47] A hybri...2023-10-0310 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat’s an Effective Strategy to Manage My SaaS Renewals?For many procurement pros, managing SaaS renewals can feel like navigating a black diamond slope with one ski. Without the right equipment, you’ll finish the run with bumps and bruises – if at all. Likewise, organizations often fall short with renewals due to a lack of process, resources, and data. In this episode, you’ll uncover common challenges with renewals, what a scalable process looks like, and how to prioritize where to spend your time. Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 01:15] Introduction: What's an effective st...2023-09-1908 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Accurately Budget for SaaS?Overages, true-ups, rogue software purchases, and rising SaaS costs are just a few wrenches that can throw off your software budget. To meet your financial goals, it’s important to forecast your SaaS expenditure as accurately as possible – especially since it’s often your second or third largest spend category. In this episode, Ben Pippenger shares what steps you need to take to accurately budget for SaaS.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:09 - 00:34] Introduction: Why is budgeting so hard for SaaS?[00:38 - 01:05] SaaS is expensive, an...2023-09-0506 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Leverage Price Caps in My SaaS Contracts?If you feel like software is costing you more and more, it’s not a figment of your imagination. It’s a real phenomenon – and according to Gartner will continue at a rate of 15-20% annually. How do you curb steep and unexpected price increases at renewal time? Set a price cap in your SaaS contract. In this episode, Ben Pippenger explains what price caps are, why they’re important, and tips to determine the best price cap for your business.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:2023-08-2205 min
This Week in Enterprise Tech (Video)Smart SaaS - Facial Recognition Lawsuit, AI-generated Fake Books, SaaS Management with Zylo
Facial Recognition Lawsuit, AI-generated Fake Books, SaaS Management with Zylo, and more.
How fame-seeking teenagers hacked some of the world's biggest targets
Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trend
XWorm, Remcos RAT evade EDRs to infect critical infrastructure
Homage to Lahaina
Author discovers AI-generated counterfeit books written in her name on Amazon
Zylo co-founder and CSO Ben Pippenger sheds light on the importance of managing SaaS applications, revealing shocking statistics about the wastage of SaaS licenses and the complexities of software usage.
Hosts: Louis Maresca and Brian Chee
Guest: Ben Pippenger
2023-08-121h 06This Week in Enterprise Tech (Audio)Smart SaaS - Facial Recognition Lawsuit, AI-generated Fake Books, SaaS Management with Zylo
Facial Recognition Lawsuit, AI-generated Fake Books, SaaS Management with Zylo, and more.
How fame-seeking teenagers hacked some of the world's biggest targets
Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trend
XWorm, Remcos RAT evade EDRs to infect critical infrastructure
Homage to Lahaina
Author discovers AI-generated counterfeit books written in her name on Amazon
Zylo co-founder and CSO Ben Pippenger sheds light on the importance of managing SaaS applications, revealing shocking statistics about the wastage of SaaS licenses and the complexities of software usage.
Hosts: Louis Maresca and Brian Chee
Guest: Ben Pippenger
2023-08-121h 06
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Do I Get My CFO to Say 'Yes' to SaaS Management?SaaS management is not just a function of IT. It requires a partnership with Finance to be a successful business-led initiative. But sometimes it can be daunting to approach your CFO to get buy-in. In this episode, you’ll learn why SaaS is a challenge for CFOs, the importance of getting them on board, and a blueprint of the business case to get your CFO to say ‘yes’ to a SaaS management platform.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways[00:07 - 01:11] Saying "Yes" to SaaS management, and introduc...2023-08-0818 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastDo I Need a Separate Procurement Intake System for Software?At face value, Procurement intake looks relatively straightforward. Yet the complexity of the decision making process can often make it arduous. With as much as 40% of spend going toward SaaS purchases, it’s not surprising that Procurement wants to ease the burden. But is a separate system just for software worth it? In this episode, Ben Pippenger explores the challenges of intake and the best strategy to address it.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:07 - 01:03] Demystifying software and procurement intake, and its importance to business...2023-07-2506 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Should I Think about FinOps and SaaS Management?Managing Cloud and SaaS costs is a never-ending game. While a hard-to-control spend category, a FinOps practice can drive accountability and reduce costs without slowing down your business. Sounds a lot like SaaS management, right? That’s because they’re both founded on similar principles. In this episode, learn how these business practices align and how they can work together to drive business impact.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:35 - 01:20] FinOps and how it relates to SaaS management[01:22 - 02:19] The definition(s) of FinOps[02:23 - 03:48] Prin...2023-07-1105 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastHow Will Generative AI Impact My SaaS Stack?The hype about generative AI is huge - but what does it mean for your current software stack? From distilling massive amounts of information to creating content, the potential of generative AI seems limitless. But for professionals who manage an organization’s tech stack it can also present some daunting challenges. In this episode, we break down the three impacts generative AI will have on your software stack.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:40 - 01:56] Generative AI and AI in our lives already[01:58 - 03:07] How generative...2023-06-2008 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Business Value Do I Really Get from SaaS Management?We get it. You’re doubting the impact SaaS management can have on your business. It’s not just about the tactical things, like optimizing licenses, managing contracts, or putting governance in place. It has the power to drive significant financial and operational value when tied directly to your company-wide business objectives. In this episode, we explore the business value you can expect from implementing SaaS management at your organization.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:44 - 01:13] Overview of the Four Pillars of SaaS Management[01:15 - 02:14] V...2023-06-0608 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Stakeholders Need to Be Involved in SaaS Management?SaaS is decentralized within every organization, making it difficult to understand who owns it. But want to know a little secret? Everyone owns it. That’s why it takes a cross-collaborative effort between IT, Finance, and line of business leaders to drive successful SaaS management – what we like to call a team sport. In this episode, we discuss all the key players and how they rally together to achieve their aligned business outcomes.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[00:36 - 02:10] SaaS management requires cross-departmental collaboration[02:11 - 02:32] S...2023-06-0610 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastWhat Is Saas Management and Why Do I Need It?SaaS portfolios today are rife with waste and risk – from shelfware and redundancy to financial, legal, and security concerns. What can you do about it? While you need to wrap your arms around it, software management practices that worked before just won’t cut it for SaaS. Enter SaaS management. In this inaugural episode of SaaSMe Anything, we break down the ins and outs of SaaS management and why it’s mission critical to your business.Have a question you’d like answered on SaaSMe Anything? Submit yours here. Key Takeaways:[01:04 - 02:39] How many application...2023-06-0611 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastIntroducing SaaSMe AnythingEvery company today is using SaaS. And with it comes uncontrolled sprawl, risk, and spend. Yet, many IT, SAM, finance, and procurement leaders are just now having their Eureka moment, recognizing the need to manage it.How is managing SaaS different from on-premise software? Where do you get started? What’s going to move the needle? In Season Three, we introduce an exciting new series that brings clarity to the chaos of SaaS – SaaSMe Anything! Have questions about SaaS? Ben Pippenger’s your guy. Your resident SaaS expert, providing answers to questions that, frankly, aren’t always...2023-05-1702 min
Sciences du logiciel - Xavier Leroy07 - Structures de données persistantes : À la recherche du vecteur perdu : limites théoriques et conclusionsXavier LeroyCollège de FranceScience du logicielAnnée 2022-2023Structures de données persistantesÀ la recherche du vecteur perdu : limites théoriques et conclusionsJusqu'à quel point une structure de données persistante peut être efficace ? Y a-t-il forcément un surcoût par rapport à une structure transiente ? Le dernier cours essaiera de répondre à ces questions, d'abord en passant en revue les meilleures implémentations connues des tableaux persistants, purement fonctionnelles ou non, puis en étudiant les bornes inférieures sur l'efficacité des...2023-04-201h 25
Status GoTime to Get Your SaaS in Gear | Ben PippengerBen Pippenger, Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer at Zylo, discusses startling data from the 2023 SaaS Management Index Report.
The post Status Go: Ep. 203 – Time to Get Your SaaS in Gear appeared first on InterVision Systems.2023-04-1034 min
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastBen Pippenger: SaaS Management Insights to Drive Business Impact in 2023Growth at all costs. Sounded great at the time, right? Now that we’re staring down economic uncertainty, we’re seeing companies go back to business fundamentals. Grow smart, accomplish more with less.At Zylo, we’ve long known that SaaS management is paramount to enabling this mindset. And will be even more crucial to driving business impact in 2023. From doubling down on cost-saving initiatives to helping employees be more efficient with the tools they use.To understand why, we examined trends in our 2023 SaaS Management Index – sourced from more than $30B in SaaS spend under ma...2023-04-0448 min
Zero KnowledgeZK Hardware Sessions with Zprize Pt. 1In this 2-part series exploring ZK Hardware, Anna Rose interviews various participants from the ZPrize competition, alongside the creator of ZPrize and co-host of this episode Alex Pruden from Aleo. Through these interviews, they dig into the different types of hardware, such as GPUs and FPGAs, that can be used to accelerate ZKP computation. They also discuss the underlying mathematical techniques in ZKPs that can be optimized for and the tricks and strategies that ZPrize competitors used to achieve these optimizations. In Part 1 of the series, Anna and Alex first interview Luke Pearson from Polychain Capital, who...2023-03-011h 07
SaaSMe Unfiltered: The SaaS Management PodcastBen Pippenger: Uncovering & Addressing Hidden SaaS PurchasesThere’s a growing and escalating issue around the increasing number of SaaS applications and spend at companies today. Much of that is attributed to hidden SaaS purchases – or shadow IT. In this episode, Zylo Co-founder Ben Pippenger sat down with our friends at the SAP Concur Conversations podcast to discuss how to uncover shadow IT and where to start addressing it.Episode Highlights[02:07] Zylo's history and product[03:16] Employee initiated spend and SaaS purchasing[06:55] Employee-led spend, and a single source of truth learning about SaaS spend[09:11] Hidden spend and misclassification of costs[10:15] Compliance, secu...2022-09-2030 min
SAP Concur ConversationsZoom into SaaS Management for Lower Cost and Compliance with ZyloEmployees are using company funds to buy necessities for work, such as tools, applications, office supplies, and subscriptions. “People feel that they have the ability to pay for something, or to buy something, and they use many different spend channels to do it,” shares Jeanne Dion, Vice President of the Value teams at SAP Concur. It was a growing problem that many organizations felt: “There was a growing and escalating issue around the number of applications and the amount of money that companies were spending on SaaS applications, and so we went out to solve that problem,” said Ben Pippenger, Co-Found...2022-07-1329 min