In this episode, Meredith Albertson and Zylo Enterprise Program Manager Adam Carpenter discuss the challenges of managing SaaS applications using spreadsheets—from the labor-intensive nature of unifying data to fragmented collaboration. Hear from Adam’s real-life experience using spreadsheets: the inefficiencies and risks associated with them and why you need a dedicated SaaS Management platform to improve visibility, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Intro: The Ineffectiveness of Spreadsheets in SaaS Management
- 01:22 Why Spreadsheets Are a Bad Idea for SaaS Management
- 02:47 Real-Life Challenges with Spreadsheets: Adam’s Story
- 04:10 How Spreadsheets Erode Trust with Executives
- 05:00 The Last Straw: Recognizing the Need to Ditch Spreadsheets for a SaaS Management Platform
- 06:17 What’s at Risk if You Continue Using Spreadsheets to Manage SaaS
- 07:42 Conclusion and What to Expect in the Next Episode
To learn more about the tool needed for SaaS Management and other aspects of building a program, check out The No-BS SaaS Management Playbook.