Template/Policy

A successful IT Asset Management (ITAM) implementation starts with a great plan. The ITAM project charter provides a template to help you build a business case, and plan and organize your implementation.

Tool

Large quantities of assets can be quickly inventoried and located using RFID. Where equipment is highly mobile or has a high probability of theft, RFID can be particularly useful.

Solution Set

Any IT environment with more than 250 assets will experience challenges in tracking inventory and keeping it current if they are using spreadsheets.

Note

Management of IT assets truly requires a combination of people, process and technology. Automation of IT Asset Management (ITAM) will enable significant benefits through software and hardware cost savings, reduced risk through lost equipment or...

Vendor Research

This report will help vendors and solution providers understand how to sell their IT asset management (ITAM) tools. It will emphasize the rationale of end-user purchases and what this means to the vendor.

Note

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...

Solution Set

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.

Template/Policy

This document has been designed to inform employees and end users of best practices and policies. It will define standards, procedures, and restrictions to protect company-owned equipment and any sensitive data stored therein.

Note

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...

Tool

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.

Video

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...

Video

IT Asset Management (ITAM) benefits are most readily available with the use of automated tools. The ITAM Vendor Landscape will help you choose the tool that is right for your organization.

Template/Policy

This demonstration script template is designed to provide vendors with a consistent set of instructions. This ensures equivalent product demonstrations to allow for an objective comparison of product features.

Template/Policy

Organizations who are struggling to reconcile requirements with vendor competencies should make use of this RFP template to navigate the ITAM vendor landscape.

Tool

Organizations in the ITAM tool selection process must fairly score potential vendors and their product offerings. Use this tool to quickly and easily compare the results of the RFP responses.

Tool

Developing a shortlist of appropriate ITAM vendors can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Use this tool to focus on key priorities, establish individual weighting and ranking factors, and calculate a fully customized Vendor Landscape.

Solution Set

A solid asset management practice is essential to understanding and managing costs associated with IT assets.

Note

Tracking IT hardware and software assets via spreadsheets and manual processes quickly becomes inefficient and ineffective when enterprises grow beyond 250 users. Selecting and making use of an enterprise IT asset management solution can net...

Note

Software Asset Management (SAM) is a formalized process used to minimize the risks associated with pirated or non-compliant software, reduce software costs, and create efficiencies in procuring, managing, and distributing software.

Solution Set

This solution set will provide guidance on how best to manage your hardware and software inventory process, plus helpful tools and practical advice on conducting an audit.

Job Description

The role of the IT Asset Manager is to oversee the daily and long-term strategic management of software and technology-related hardware within the organization.