Cross-functional collaboration is key to ITAM success, aligning with Finance, Legal, and Procurement to boost efficiency, savings, and compliance. By fostering open communication and proactive planning, ITAM becomes a strategic partner driving organizational value and resilience.
In the era of hybrid work, ITAM has to evolve. The old ways of tracking and managing IT assets—like assuming everything stays on the company network—just don’t cut it anymore. As work environments change, so do the needs of both the employees and the organization.
When done correctly, ITAM can work hand in hand with vendor management to drive value, reduce costs, and enhance compliance across the organization. However, finding synergy between these two areas is often easier said than done.
Prioritization with ITAMWith: Steele Scroggin, IAITAM Instructor How does your organization decide what to work on within ITAM? Do different areas come together to prioritize collaboratively, or is it more of a notification to the other teams after the fact? It can be...
In today’s business environment, a seamless software request process is crucial for IT Asset Managers to empower teams, maintain security, and ensure smooth operations. It’s not just about approvals—it’s a vital business enabler.
Do you have a centralized ITAM program, or take a more decentralized approach? What has worked well with the structuring of your program, and what maybe could have gone better? Let’s jump into some concepts around how we can structure our ITAM programs, as well as have a discussion around what is happening in our companies. We can learn from each others’ experiences, and walk away with additional insights on what is happening with other ITAM groups.
Starting new roles or projects can be daunting, but supportive colleagues make a difference. Build relationships and understand personal goals to tailor guidance and offer relevant resources. Supporting others fosters a collaborative environment, benefiting everyone.
Automation is all but a requirement to be able to manage environments at any sort of scale. Technology is a key part of building out our automation. It may not be the best approach to select a particular tool based on one recommendation. Once we bring a particular tool into our environment, it can be costly or all but impossible to step away from. Let’s look at how we can make our ITAM Tool selection process as effective as it can be.