AssetTrack® Pro: Re-Imagine Asset Management

AMI CEO Tom Watson and Re-Source Partners CEO Mike Loria discuss AssetTrack® Pro.  This is a joint effort combining the power of AssetTrack® with the expertise of a proven managed service provider for all stages of the hardware asset lifecycle.  This gives asset managers control over every asset while it is tracked  from receiving through…

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ITAM Review Awards for 2020 Underscore Industry Leadership

Nike ITAM REVIEW AWARD

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…

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4 Tips for IT Asset Managers During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tips for Asset Managers

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…

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Barcode vs. RFID

barcode 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…

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Simple Cost Analysis for RFID Options

Simple 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…

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