Customer Newsletter
March 2026
Your regular round-up of product updates, insights, expert guidance and resources that enable you to deliver results and stay ahead.
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Explore this month’s top picks, designed to help you drive greater impact and value with Flexera
This month’s highlights are all about helping you make confident decisions, learn from peers, and stay ahead of cloud and AI‑driven change.
- Flexera LIVE is coming to eight cities across the globe in 2026 - join us for a focused in-person gathering to gain practical ITAM and FinOps strategies from peers and Flexera experts.
- Learn practical strategies for controlling cloud and AI spend, aligning teams, and driving measurable business outcomes in our upcoming virtual summit on April 15.
- Share your experience with Flexera on Gartner Peer Insights to help fellow practitioners make informed decisions- your review is anonymous, takes just a few minutes and you’ll receive a $25 gift card from Gartner as a thank you.
This is just a snapshot of what’s available to you below – dive in and enjoy the read!
Product updates
Our product updates blog highlights some of the latest improvements and capabilities. Here’s a short snapshot of what’s changed recently:
- Flexera One IT Visibility now includes a public API endpoint that lets you export the full catalog in a single CSV file, making large‑scale data access faster and easier to work with.
- AI Driven Contract Ingestion is now available in Early Access for select customers using Flexera One ITAM, helping automate contract capture and reduce manual effort.
- AdminStudio 2026 is now available and ready for download from the Product and License Center.
You can explore the latest product updates blog here.
Want the full list of product updates? Dive into our release notes and community blogs for all the details.
What's new
Flexera LIVE: Real-world ITAM and FinOps strategies from peers and experts
Join us at Flexera LIVE, our global roadshow coming to eight cities worldwide. This complimentary, one-day event brings together ITAM and FinOps practitioners, technology leaders, and Flexera experts to explore practical approaches to managing software, SaaS, and cloud environments.
Today’s teams are navigating rising SaaS costs, accelerating AI investments, growing executive scrutiny, and increasing pressure to translate technical insight into measurable business impact.
At Flexera LIVE, you’ll hear how peers are tackling these challenges and gain perspective from Flexera SMEs and industry leaders on the evolving ITAM and FinOps landscape — from SaaS sprawl and technical debt to AI experimentation and cost accountability.
Through practical breakout sessions and interactive discussions, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to drive results across ITAM, FinOps, and cross-functional collaboration, and connect with others facing the same operational challenges.
2026 cities:
- May 19 – Houston, Texas
- June 4 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- July 9 – London, UK
- July 29 – New York City, New York
- August 12 – Sydney, Australia
- September 15 – Munich, Germany
- September 16 – San Francisco, California
- September 23 – Chicago, Illinois
Flexera 2026 State of the Cloud Report
The Flexera 2026 State of the Cloud Report launches on March 18, revealing the latest cloud trends and where new opportunities are emerging in the year ahead.
A best practices guide on Microsoft license management
Microsoft licensing can be complex and costly if not managed carefully. Our recent best practices guide brings together practical guidance to help you better understand Microsoft licensing models, identify optimization opportunities, and reduce risk across your environment. The guide covers common licensing considerations and proven approaches to managing, optimizing, and governing Microsoft licenses more effectively.
Getting value from IT Asset Management starts with internal buy‑in
This blog explores how to build a strong business case for strategic IT asset management, moving the conversation beyond compliance to outcomes that matter - cost control, risk reduction, and better decision‑making. It offers practical guidance on aligning ITAM with business priorities and communicating its value effectively to stakeholders across the organization.
From seats to consumption: why SaaS pricing has entered its hybrid era
In this blog we explore why SaaS pricing has entered a hybrid era, combining seats with consumption‑based metrics such as usage, storage, API calls, and AI services. It breaks down what this shift means for IT, FinOps, and procurement teams and why traditional approaches to SaaS management often fall short.
If you’re seeing less predictability in SaaS costs, this piece offers helpful context on how pricing models are evolving and what to watch for next.
2026 IT Priorities Report: Where will you focus?
Technology decisions in 2026 are being shaped by rising complexity, tighter budgets, and increasing pressure to deliver innovation. Our latest IT Priorities Report explores what IT leaders like you are focusing on and how those priorities are evolving.
Inside the report, you’ll find:
- The key priorities influencing IT strategies this year
- Practical approaches to managing spend while reducing risk
- Ideas for building resilience and driving measurable business value
This isn’t about trends for their own sake. It’s about clarity—so you can make informed decisions with confidence and understand how your priorities compare to your peers.
Share your expertise with your peers and get $25
IT, FinOps, and ITAM practitioners regularly turn to Gartner Peer Insights to hear directly from fellow professionals.
Share your experience with Flexera on Gartner Peer Insights to help your peers make informed decisions- your review is anonymous, takes just a few minutes and you’ll receive a $25 gift card from Gartner as a thank you.
Webinars
Our webinars are designed to help you get more from Flexera solutions—whether it's learning new strategies, hearing from peers, or solving real challenges. Join live or catch up on-demand and take away insights you can apply right away.
Live session: From Flexera customers to value advisors: Lessons for the SaaS and AI-driven enterprise
In this webinar, former Flexera customers Bill Sudbrook and Jeffrey West share candid lessons from their time leading ITAM at scale. They discuss how organizations can rein in SaaS sprawl, navigate AI responsibly, and move faster with the right operating model without creating unnecessary risk or surprises.
You’ll hear practical perspectives on where organizations struggle most and how aligning ITAM and FinOps can drive measurable business outcomes.
Watch on demand: Best practices for making ServiceNow execution-ready for AI and automation
AI is moving fast, but most organizations are still figuring out how to adopt it without losing control of cost, risk, and governance. This on‑demand webinar explores the practical foundations teams need in place to be truly ready for AI in 2026.
In this session, Flexera experts Clayton Starko and James Dalley share best practices for building the data, visibility, and operating models required to support AI responsibly, while continuing to manage cloud, SaaS, and IT spend effectively. The focus is on what actually works in real environments, not theoretical AI promises.
What you’ll learn:
- The core capabilities organizations need before scaling AI initiatives
- How trusted data and visibility reduce risk and prevent AI‑driven cost surprises
- Practical approaches to aligning ITAM, FinOps, and cloud teams for AI readiness
- Common gaps that slow AI adoption—and how to address them now
If you’re responsible for ITAM, FinOps, cloud costs, or AI governance, this session offers clear, actionable guidance to help you prepare for what’s next confidently and sustainably.
Watch on demand: Customer Town Hall
Catch up on the insights that matter. In this on‑demand Customer Town Hall, Flexera’s senior leaders Becky Trevino and Josh Fraser share our vision for 2026 and what’s coming next along with practical perspectives to help you navigate today’s technology challenges.
This session is designed for customers who want clarity in a rapidly changing landscape. We explore how AI and sustainability are influencing technology decisions and share practical approaches to help you stay in control. You’ll also see how we’re strengthening our product portfolio to help you manage risk, optimize spend, and drive meaningful outcomes.
Events
Join our Flexera Experience Lab in London on March 12
This is a hands‑on, in‑person event designed to help IT, Finance, and Procurement leaders tackle rising SaaS and cloud costs, improve visibility across hybrid environments, and reduce compliance risk. Through live demos, expert-led sessions, and real customer perspectives, you’ll see how AI‑driven insights across ITAM, SaaS Management, and FinOps translate into smarter decisions and measurable business impact.
SAMS DACH in Berlin, March 15-17
SAMS DACH 2026 brings together the region’s leading SAM and ITAM practitioners for two days of in‑depth discussion, practical insight, and peer exchange. Join fellow leaders to explore how organizations across the DACH region are managing software, SaaS, and cloud complexity, addressing cost pressure, compliance risk, and organizational change through proven strategies, real‑world case studies, and expert‑led sessions.
Virtual Summit: FinOps Forward 2026
Cloud costs are rising. AI is accelerating spend. And traditional FinOps approaches are struggling to keep up.
FinOps Forward brings together FinOps practitioners and technology leaders to explore what it really takes to move from visibility to action with practical insights on controlling cloud spend, funding AI innovation, and driving measurable business outcomes.
This virtual event is designed for teams ready to go beyond dashboards and reports. You’ll hear real‑world perspectives, learn how leading organizations are operationalizing FinOps, and see how modern platforms help connect cost, usage, and accountability across cloud, SaaS, and AI.
What you’ll take away:
- How FinOps teams are evolving from reporting to execution and impact
- Practical strategies for managing cloud and AI costs without slowing innovation
- Lessons from organizations tackling complexity across cloud, SaaS, and containers
- A forward‑looking view of where FinOps is headed—and how to stay ahead
If you’re responsible for cloud cost management, FinOps strategy, or funding AI growth responsibly, FinOps Forward is built for you.
Meet us at IAITAM Ace
IAITAM Ace is a leading conference for IT asset management professionals, focused on best practices, standards and strategies to maximize the value of IT assets across their lifecycle. Meet with us at booth #4 in the expo hall to talk all things IT asset management and Flexera.
Not yet registered? Use Flexera's discount code to save 40% on a 3-day pass.
Register using this code: FLEXERAACE2026
Join us at FinOps X
FinOps X is the premier global conference for FinOps, bringing together practitioners, leaders, and vendors to share real-world strategies for optimizing cloud costs and driving business value. It's where the FinOps community connects to learn, collaborate and shape the future of cloud economics.
Flexera and ProsperOps are both sponsors, and we look forward to connecting with you onsite.
Still need to register? Use Flexera's discount code for a $699 pass that's good through April 30.
Register using this code: CUSX26BSFLX