In an era of budget cuts, shifting policies, and increasing demands for efficiency, IT teams in higher education are being asked to do more with less. But instead of working harder, it’s time to work smarter. This session will explore how to identify software and space oversupply, renegotiate licensing, and virtualize resources to optimize IT spending—without sacrificing the people who keep everything running. Through data-driven insights and strategic IT asset management, you’ll learn how to plan ahead, reduce emergency fixes, and make informed decisions that future-proof your IT environment.