The US federal government spends an estimated $97 billion per year on IT costs including hardware, software, services. Imagine the vast number of laptops, servers, monitors, and specialized equipment that must be tracked for usage, compliance, and warranty purposes.
AMI has worked with government agencies at the federal and local levels for many years. Each department has unique needs and requirements, and we pride ourselves in customizing solutions that save time, money, and effort for every IT manager. We conducted some research recently that also gives us some interesting details about the needs of government IT and asset managers.
How are Government Agencies Using HAM?
Government IT administrators face the challenge of managing vast numbers of assets in incredibly complex environments.
- Large Asset Pools: 63% of government IT admins manage over 5,000 assets, with 13% handling more than 50,000.
- Utilization and Performance Metrics: Two-thirds of government IT admins seek tools that offer detailed asset utilization and performance metrics.
- Operational Consumables: Beyond tracking computers, 65% are interested in managing operational consumables like paper and office equipment.
Why do Governments Care about Asset Management?
- Cost Efficiency
- Optimized Spending: HAM helps in tracking and managing hardware assets, ensuring that government agencies only purchase what they need and avoid unnecessary expenditures.
- Lifecycle Management: By managing the entire lifecycle of hardware assets, from procurement to disposal, HAM reduces costs associated with maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
- Enhanced Security
- Compliance: HAM ensures that all hardware assets comply with government regulations and security standards, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyber threats.
- Asset Tracking: Keeping accurate records of hardware assets helps in quickly identifying and addressing any security vulnerabilities.
- Improved Operational Efficiency
- Reduced Downtime: Regular maintenance and timely upgrades prevent unexpected equipment failures, ensuring that government operations run smoothly without interruptions.
- Streamlined Processes: Automating asset management processes reduces the administrative burden on staff, allowing them to focus on more critical tasks.
- Better Decision Making
- Data-Driven Insights: HAM provides valuable data on asset performance, usage, and costs, enabling informed decision-making for future investments and upgrades.
- Strategic Planning: With accurate asset data, government agencies can plan more effectively for technology refresh cycles and budget allocations.
- Sustainability
- Environmental Impact: Proper disposal and recycling of outdated hardware reduces environmental impact, aligning with government sustainability goals.
- Energy Efficiency: Monitoring and managing the energy consumption of hardware assets can lead to significant savings on utility bills.
- Accountability and Transparency
- Audit Readiness: Accurate records of hardware assets ensure that government agencies are always prepared for audits, enhancing accountability and transparency.
- Asset Visibility: Comprehensive asset tracking provides clear visibility into the location and status of all hardware assets, reducing the risk of loss or theft.
At AMI, we’ve been helping government agencies track everything that matters for decades. To learn more about how asset management can impact your organization, check out our free ROI resource guide or send us a note to set up a demo.
