Technology Asset Management Inc. (TAM), founded by Sherry Irwin in 1995, specializes in the maturing discipline of IT asset management (ITAM), including software asset and license management (SAM) and related disciplines of license, contract, and vendor management. Effective management of IT assets and /licenses, as well as the /associated contracts and /vendors, ensures maximum benefit from IT investments at minimal cost and with acceptable risk. TAM Inc. has a mature consulting practice in IT asset management, assessing current practices and assisting clients in developing and implementing programs and practices that are relevant to their organization and specific requirements. In addition to advisory consulting services, TAM also offers educational courses, seminars and workshops and seminars including ITAM strategy and program development, software asset and license management (SAM), and contract and vendor management (CVM).