Toyota’s Journey From Spreadsheets to Intelligent Software Asset Management

SpeakersJerry 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. 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 How 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