Asset Management – Scale as You Grow
Departments across the country are forming strategies for how their asset management process needs to change when business returns to normal. Common challenges are, “What to do when everyone comes back, what to do if everyone is distributed, should we automate, how can we do with ever-tightening budgets?” We know that last question is going […]
End of Fiscal Year ITAM Business Decisions
We hope everyone had a great Labor Day. Labor Day has always been a milestone day in the year. It’s known as the unofficial end of summer, it’s when recently-started school years get into full swing, when our closets bring out the warmer clothing, and it’s early football season at the high school, collegiate, and […]
2021 Predictions and Priorities for ITAM Professionals
2020 has certainly brought change; in our personal habit, in family life, how we work, and what we focus on. Many of these changes are going to have long-lasting impacts. While 2020 has been a year of quick adaptation, we want to highlight the priorities IT asset managers should focus on for 2021 so that […]
The Importance of Continuing to Track Media Assets When Offline
An IT asset’s lifecycle typically consists of four stages: procurement, onboarding, maintenance, and retirement. Most IT managers focus on the first three stages when considering their assets’ security, management, and longevity. When an asset is not actively used, it is often forgotten, leading to potential data disasters that put your business and sensitive data at […]
The Benefits of Tracking All Stages of the ITAM Lifecycle
A truly effective IT asset management program can help your company manage capital and operational costs, ensure data security, and avoid compliance issues. As many organizations are transitioning indefinitely to remote work and hardware becomes spread out among many locations, managing and tracking an asset’s lifecycle from beginning to end has become more critical than […]
The Role of ITAM in the Financial Industry
Financial institutions have long been ahead of the curve when it comes to automation and innovation. It’s no surprise that banks, credit unions, and federal agencies find value in implementing asset tracking systems and RFID tagging technology to manage, maintain, and assess a wide variety of assets, including servers, laptops, hard drives, furniture, and files. […]
5 Reasons Your School District Needs an Asset Management Program
Inventory within school districts, just like businesses, help to generate value. Just as companies rely on accurate inventory count and maintenance to help drive budgeting, the same can be said for school districts. Asset management is a valuable aspect of running an efficient business or school and is often overlooked. An asset management program […]
Six Reasons Why ITAM Governance is a Must for Government Agencies
The responsibilities of IT managers for local, state, and federal governments are wide and varied. They must ensure that all assets under their supervision are effective, secure, and efficient. Unfortunately, in many government organizations, IT asset managers must work with multiple tools, software systems, and varied data sources, leaving their team to work in data […]
2023 Data Center Trends
The pandemic-driven lessons learned in 2020 and 2021 remain forefront for IT asset managers as we head into 2023 Organizations must continue to think beyond ensuring the day-to-day functionality of their data center asset management. As organizations face increased demand and accelerated flexibility, data centers are vital for driving revenue and maintaining continuity throughout the organization.As […]
Three Tips for Hassle-free Data Center Audits
Data center audits are a necessary component of an IT asset manager’s responsibility. Audits ensure your business stays compliant, safeguards its data, and makes good use of its inventory. In addition, various industries must adhere to internal policies for compliance and regulatory guidelines or are subject to federal or governmental frameworks such as the International […]