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Hardware asset management (HAM) is an important aspect of an organization's IT asset management practice, but it is often viewed as a cost center. In fact, lifecycle HAM provides numerous benefits including savings on equipment costs and...

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Just like any worthwhile IT project, HAM requires time and effort to put the right people in place, adjust processes, and implement the right technology.

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These templates will help integrate hardware asset management into each aspect of the hardware lifecycle in order to accurately track equipment and support costs, and ensure an up-to-date inventory. Include the IT department in the process for...

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This tool will help determine the appropriateness of implementing a hardware asset management practice, as well as providing an understanding of the potential benefits and helping identify the maturity state to which your organization aspires.

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Hardware Asset Management (HAM) is an important aspect of an organization's IT asset management practice, but it is often viewed as a cost center. In fact, lifecycle HAM provides numerous benefits, including savings on equipment costs and...

Template/Policy

This policy will help establish and define standards, procedures, and restrictions for the disposition of non-leased IT equipment in a legal, cost-effective manner. The resulting document is therefore intended for both HAM project scoping and...

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Relocating the Data Center is a large undertaking that involves a great deal of old and new equipment. Decommissioning the old data center facility ensures that all remaining assets are accounted for and that proper steps have been taken to...

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A number of legislative issues can pose a liability to organizations that fail to properly dispose of obsolete computers and other electronic equipment. Use this document to gain a better understanding of what environmental laws have passed and...

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Unscheduled moves, adds, and changes (MACs) to desktop systems can lead to a drain on resources and inefficiencies. Draft a move/add/change policy to help you control the process, reduce IT support costs, and increase end-user satisfaction.

A variety of electronics recycling laws, across many jurisdictions, have come into effect recently. Understand why these laws are being enacted; learn about the impact on the IT department, and how producer responsibility programs and consumer...

Perhaps one of the most risky phases of the PC lifecycle is the asset retirement phase. To avoid paying unnecessary costs associated with improper PC disposal, a structured set of steps should be followed.

As the cost of energy rises, controlling and reducing energy consumption in the IT department, particularly in the server room, has become an urgent issue for IT managers. Look beyond the initiatives that increase energy efficiency in the server...

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Trying to manage unscheduled moves, adds, and changes (MACs) to desktop systems and user accounts can be one of IT's biggest headaches. Use a move/add/change request form to help you control the process, organize your IT resources, and increase...

Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) can be a big hassle if managed poorly. Control the process to reduce IT support costs and increase end-user satisfaction. Use these tips to help control and enforce MAC best practices.

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This hardware sanitization policy will help ensure that enterprise hardware is properly sanitized prior to disposal.