Asset Tracking Best Practices
Control Systems are Essential for ITAM Results
The pillars of IT asset management are people, process, and technology. Without all three working together in harmony, an ITAM program will not deliver results. The key to an exceptional ITAM program is a control system that aligns the three together. Business backbones Amazon, long known for its logistics, is dependent on control systems.…
Read MoreITAM Review Awards for 2020 Underscore Industry Leadership
I was glad to see that ITAM Review, which provides news, reviews and resources for ITAM and SAM professionals, announced its annual excellence awards in May, even if the ceremony had to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Organizations need a feel-good story right now, and these awards accomplish that by honoring some of the…
Read MoreShould You Move to ITAM Managed Services?
Ever look at your ITAM program and think if only I had more: time/ resources/ support/ organization/ control/ access to new technologies/ peace of mind? You’re in good company. We see ITAM programs in every stage of maturity, completeness, and, frankly, effectiveness. Organizations generally stand in one of two camps: Those striving to get to a…
Read MoreAMI Webinar – Auditing the Hardware Asset Repository
How do you know your hardware asset data in your ITAM or CMDB repository is accurate? Auditing your hardware asset repository is the first step. People, processes and technology are imperfect. Even with the best designed asset lifecycle tracking solution, assets will slip through the cracks, and database accuracy will degrade over time. As data…
Read MoreTo RFID or Not RFID – That’s the Question for IT Asset Tracking
I often am asked whether radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is a good option for IT hardware asset tracking. My answer: It depends. Using RFID for data center asset tracking can work well. But if you’re using RFID for the end user, there’s a lot of reasons why good old barcodes may work better. RFID…
Read MoreDo you know Jerry? A day in the life of an over-worked IT asset manager.
4 Tips for IT Asset Managers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Working from home is the new normal for millions of people, sending organizations and their employees rushing to buy computers, monitors and other technology so the stay-at-home workforce can do their jobs. The state of Colorado, for one, has spent $2.4 million on 1,800 laptops for remote employees, according to the Denver Post. With many…
Read More9 Must-Haves for Asset Tracking
A lack of efficient asset tracking results in poor quality asset data, limiting your ability to make cost-saving decisions, increases your risk, and degrades confidence in your IT Asset Management (ITAM) program as a whole. Common indicators your current asset tracking system isn’t optimal: When items are purchased and received – model numbers don’t…
Read MoreBarcode vs. RFID
We’re often asked, “What’s the best solution for data collection and inventory tracking? Barcode or RFID?” It depends. Consider the following use cases: Receiving – With an advance shipment notice (ASN) and pre-tagging from your vendor in place, you can use RFID to receive assets at the dock, saving a ton of time. However, when…
Read MoreFour Ways to Improve Hardware Asset Tracking Initiatives With Your Field Services Team
To be really good at hardware asset management (and avoid expensive physical inventories) you need the field services team to participate. After all, they’re on the front lines deploying, fixing, moving, and reclaiming assets on a regular basis. Generally speaking, IT asset tracking is not typically a concern of field services because they don’t directly benefit…
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