Posts Tagged ‘ITAM’
Hidden Savings
I have this recurring dream that I wouldn’t quite call a nightmare…but I’ll let you decide. The dream is that I’ve died (happily) of old age, but, somehow, I’m in the room watching my attorney read my will to my family. He opens a file, sorts through some paperwork, shifts down his glasses, and soberly…
Read MoreSave 3% to 5% of Your IT Hardware Budget by Centralizing Receiving and Deployment
While some business operations work well when they are decentralized, receiving and deploying IT hardware isn’t one of them. Decentralized receiving leads to all kinds of problems, including: Lack of control and consistency in recording new inventory Ongoing tracking and accuracy problems if hardware isn’t captured at the start Overprovisioning of hardware and software…
Read MoreThe Vendor’s Perspective to Improve IT Vendor Management
I read a recent Gartner report on 3 Steps to Improve IT Vendor Management and decided to add my two cents. As an ITAM managed services provider, I know a thing or two about the topic, too. You need IT vendors According to Gartner, “Relationships with strategic vendors are increasingly key to business performance.” I…
Read MoreLifecycle Best Practices: Maximize Hardware Resale and Ensuring Proper Disposal
IT assets are like new cars – they begin depreciating from the first day. Still, there often is some value left when it comes time to retire your hardware. While maximizing that remaining value is important, it’s not the only consideration: Security and compliance also must be maintained. Effective ITAD is less about sales…
Read MoreAMI and Re-Source Partners Combine Top IT Asset Management Software for ServiceNow and Expert Managed Services
Complete hardware lifecycle solution can expedite critical ITAM digital transformation as companies normalize operations SEATTLE and TROY, MI, June 2, 2020—AMI, the world leader in RFID and barcode IT asset management (ITAM) software, and ITAM managed services leader Re-Source Partners have teamed up to introduce AssetTrack Pro, a compete hardware lifecycle solution. AssetTrack Pro combines…
Read MoreWhat’s next for ITAM in the pandemic? Take stock of people, process, and planning
I love to exercise outdoors on weekends — mostly by cycling, boating, golfing, or downhill or cross-country skiing. But it’s not just about the sport; it’s about working on your skills and upping your game. During this ongoing pandemic, we’ve all been using our down time to think about upping our game in business, too. Let’s…
Read MoreCalming the ITAM Chaos During a Crisis
I love a good plan, don’t you? Plans, process, procedures – this is the nature of my work as an IT managed services provider. I’m not alone. All of the companies I’ve talked to in the last 90 days had business continuity plans. Yet none had anticipated the possibility of a months-long pandemic. With almost…
Read More