Implement IT Asset Management
Create a proactive program that can respond to the dynamic nature of ITAM.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Organizations that lack asset management will suffer long-term consequences of ad hoc processes and will have little insight into the business, which can lead to:
- Unnecessary asset procurement
- High security risk
- Risk of a failed audit
- Poor reputation for IT
- Poor adherence to disposal regulations
- Unused software
- Supporting underused software
- Residual value left on the table
A formidable asset management program can benefit numerous other areas of IT and the business through data collection and quality reporting. Benefits can include:
- Proper hardware provisioning
- Clear procurement protocol
- Audit defense strategy
- Secure data
- Value gained from discarded assets
- Elimination of shelfware and underused software
- Communication plan for program implementation
- IT gains favor in the business
- Proactive demand forecasting thanks to accurate data and reporting
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Module 1: Define Scope and Procurement
The Purpose
- Define scope and procurement.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Scope aligned to business goals.
- Procurement workflows for hardware and software.
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| 1.1 | Define assets in your organization. |
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| 1.2 | Define ITAM roles and responsibilities. |
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| 1.3 | Define standards for hardware procurement. |
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| 1.4 | Define standards for software procurement. |
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Module 2: Manage Usage Lifecycle
The Purpose
Define workflows that manage intake through to maintenance.
Key Benefits Achieved
Workflows and asset standards identified.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Draft workflows for hardware receiving, inventory, and tracking. |
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| 2.2 | Draft workflows for software receiving, inventory, and tracking. |
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| 2.3 | Draft workflows for hardware deployment and maintenance. |
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| 2.4 | Draft workflows for software deployment and maintenance. |
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Module 3: Protect Against Data Loss
The Purpose
Establish a strategy to keep your assets and data secure through the end of their life cycle.
Key Benefits Achieved
Designed and completed:
- Asset Security Policy
- Asset Disposal Strategy
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Develop asset security policy. |
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| 3.2 | Define policies, processes, and workflows for hardware disposal/recovery. |
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| 3.3 | Define policies, processes, and workflows for software retirement/harvest. |
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Module 4: Develop the Roadmap
The Purpose
Instill proactive contract management and develop implementation timeline.
Key Benefits Achieved
Designed and completed:
- Audit defense strategy
- ITAM roadmap
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 4.1 | Define contract management processes. |
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| 4.2 | Develop audit management processes. |
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| 4.3 | Develop an asset management roadmap. |
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| 4.4 | Develop a communications plan. |
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