Posts Tagged ‘RFID’
Automation and Transformation with Zebra RFID
Cost Analysis for RFID, Budgeting for Extreme Automation
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…
Read MoreIntelligent Automation Tools for Hardware Asset Tracking
https://youtu.be/ou_NGwkKtgc There is a myriad of ways hardware asset management can fail. Not having a solid asset tracking automation system in place is one of the main reasons. Many companies are still using manual processes, spreadsheets, and slow, frustrating data capture tools, which makes accurate data capture impossible and leads to bad data in the…
Read More3 Prerequisites for Every Hardware Asset Management Program
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…
Read MoreAMI 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 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…
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To 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 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 MoreAssetTrack® for ServiceNow is Jakarta Certified
AssetTrack® for ServiceNow is Jakarta Certified Jakarta is the latest release of the ServiceNow application and was first made available in mid July of 2017. More information about the ServiceNow Jakarta release can be found here. AssetTrack for ServiceNow, the only native ServiceNow certified platform application for barcode & RFID asset tracking, is now Jakarta Certified. What’s…
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