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AssetTrack 5.0 Release Details

By Courtney Tyler | March 17, 2023

AssetTrack for ServiceNow empowers Hardware Asset Managers to get their people to follow a consistent process using data capture tools that accurately record asset data and captures analytics for continuous improvement. AssetTrack for ServiceNow version 5.0 takes this to a whole new level.   AssetTrack App Improvements AssetTrack is used by field techs, receiving dock…

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AMI does not use Log4J

By Tom Watson | December 17, 2021

Many customers have asked if AMI uses the vulnerable Log4J open-source software.  We don’t. Neither AssetTrack for ServiceNow nor AssetTrack Server use Log4J.  At this time, no vendors to AMI have provided notification of their vulnerability to this exploit. This includes ServiceNow, who has published their own response regarding Log4J indicating how the ServiceNow platform is not vulnerable.  We will continue to monitor…

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Using AssetTrack for ServiceNow in the FedRAMP High Cloud

By Tom Watson | December 14, 2021

FedRAMP provides certification for platforms like ServiceNow, AWS, Azure, etc. ServiceNow Scoped Apps don’t get certified for FedRAMP. The platform does. Here is a statement from ServiceNow directly regarding FedRAMP certification of Store apps: —- “Customers wishing to use AssetTrack for ServiceNow in their ServiceNow FedRAMP environment need to add the app to their Authority…

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Bank Compliance

This large bank had a compliance challenge

By Tom Watson | June 29, 2021

Compliance is a challenge: This top U.S. bank needed an asset management system that would deliver real-time, accurate information, so they could ensure company compliance with regulatory, financial and corporate requirements. They’d been relying on an outdated system that wasn’t able to be modified for their specific banking needs, only got them to 70% compliance…

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Self-Certification

Self-Certification makes tracking remote assets simple

By Tom Watson | May 4, 2021

It has been more than a year since Covid-19 shut down the world, and even though things are starting to open again, we still aren’t ready for things to go back the way they were. In fact, we may never go back completely and we introduced Self-certification because of this. One of the biggest changes…

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RFID: Revised cost analysis

Cost Analysis for RFID, Budgeting for Extreme Automation

By Tom Watson | February 24, 2021

RFID has long had the promise of being the disruptive technology for IT asset management, but the COVID pandemic has created a new urgency for global enterprises around hardware asset management and more specifically, automating asset tracking. “What will it cost and how will that impact my budget?” Understandably, this is usually the first thing…

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3 prerequisites for every hardware asset management program

3 Prerequisites for Every Hardware Asset Management Program

By Tom Watson | January 19, 2021

Having a hardware asset management solution in place is essential, however, “Most organizations do not have a formal ITAM program but recognize the need to implement one in support of their digital business objectives.” Pamela Wheelwright, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner. A reliable hardware asset management program can help you achieve success with: Increasing worker productivity…

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Hardware Asset Managment ROI

6 Ways How Hardware Asset Management Delivers Eye-Opening ROI

By Tom Watson | December 8, 2020

After taking a hit this year, global IT spending may rise but US spending will face another uphill climb in 2021. Gartner is predicting a 4% global increase to $3.8 trillion, compared to a drop of 5.4% in 2020. Forrester is expecting U.S. tech investment to fall 1.5% in 2021.   One prediction we can all…

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AMI AssetTrack Teach For America

Customer Showcase: Teach For America

By Tom Watson | August 11, 2020

An AMI AssetTrack client since 2016, Teach For America recruits outstanding and diverse leaders to commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community. Founded in 1990, TFA became one of the initial charter programs for AmeriCorps, which the federal government established in 1993. In its 30 years, the nonprofit’s 55,700 alumni and 6,200…

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ITAM's strategic value

The Business Case for ITAM’s Strategic Value

By Tom Watson | August 11, 2020

The fact is, strong ITAM is critical to helping companies move forward and become more resilient and digital in the wake of the pandemic. But your boss may need some persuading about ITAM’s strategic value given budget cuts and competing priorities. Here are some key reasons strong ITAM is fundamental to the success of your…

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