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AMI Releases First IT Asset Management Software for ServiceNow That Enables Multi-User Audits and Blind Audits
New software capabilities expedite IT asset audits and enhance asset tracking as businesses reopen SEATTLE, June 23, 2020—AMI, the world leader in RFID and barcode IT asset management (ITAM) software, introduces ground-breaking audit and system configuration capabilities with AssetTrack® for ServiceNow 3.0. Already the best-selling ITAM app for ServiceNow, the new AssetTrack release is the first…
Read MoreAre You Confused About the New ServiceNow Receiving App?
ServiceNow has recently rolled out a smartphone hardware receiving app that is creating some confusion among asset managers on what it does and doesn’t do. We’ve had a number of clients ask about it, and here’s what I’m telling them. First off, you need to keep in mind that the goal of enterprise ITAM is…
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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 MoreAMI Now IAITAM Provider Member
AMI now a Provider Member for the International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) What is IAITAM? IAITAM is the only globally recognized membership and training organization dedicated to offering the highest quality benefits, expertise, best practices, and professionalism to their members in this industry. IAITAM and IAITAM Members are truly dedicated to the advancement…
Read MoreHardware Asset Management | Barcode and RFID Tagging Best Practices
Hardware Asset tagging recommendations from the experts The Asset Tagging Guide provides expertise in labeling IT assets for effective hardware asset tracking using barcode & RFID technology. It should be read by anyone who is considering tagging IT assets. Why asset tagging projects fail Many companies have tried and failed to tag assets using their…
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 MoreSimple Cost Analysis for RFID Options
Not surprisingly, lately I’m being asked more and more about RFID, and wanted to write a simple cost analysis for RFID options. As prices drop on this technology, its benefits become more and more attractive. I’m a strong advocate for RFID. I’ve written about its value in comparison to other tagging methods (see a summary…
Read MoreWhy you need more than just a scanner.
A magic bullet that can solve your asset tracking problems for $99? Sorry. I get requests all the time for “a scanner that works well with an IT Asset Management system.” Customers figure some scanning would help things, and I’ve had to explain many times that optimizing ITAM is a bit more complicated than just…
Read MoreImportant Questions to Answer Before You Call Us Or (gasp!) Any Other IT Asset Tracking Solution Provider
For better or worse, most of us live in a “bottom line” world. We want something (for example, a new set of tires, a toaster or an ITAM solution) and we want to know how much it will cost. Now. But before we can know the cost, we have to more clearly define our needs,…
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