Create a SWOT analysis of your current or anticipated ITAM program.

[Usheda Jackson]

Strengths: Knowledgeable team with executive buy in
Weakness: Limited use of the right tools
Opportunities: The correct use of HAM/SAM tools
Threat: Lacks of open communication across teams.

[Mohd Uzair]

S: Skilled professionals capable of building / executing the work deliverables
W: Processes / Policies are not cascaded
O: Implementation of the missing KPAs
T: Support from the leadership

[Nirisha Chalapati]

Work in progress

[Noah Yalla]

S – we got a solid Acquisition, Vendor, Financial, Project, Documentation, Asset Identification and Disposal Management
W – we need to in Policy, Legislation,
O – from the above we can obviously use existing capabilities to ensure Compliance
T – Compliance. We are still doing last minute work when it comes to audit. Its time to be proactive

[Sergiu Onofrei]

S: strong collaboration between the ITAM
W: less automation
O: standardization and building of knowledge articles
T: –

[Caroline Lovatt]

S – Good support networks
W – New company – lots of expertise has been lost
O – Create a more streamlined process
T – Much work has gone to account teams who are focused on other areas so AM becomes lost

[Adam Garcia]

INTERNAL FACTORS

STRENGTHS +
• Experienced IT Asset Managers within the organization
• Experienced Leaders in IT Asset Management
• Developed IT Asset Management Regulation/Policies

WEAKNESSES –
• Lack of Leadership support
• Lack of personnel resources
• Lack of internal processes
• Lack of training opportunities in IT Asset Management
• Lack of communication and importance of IT Asset Mgmt in Org.

EXTERNAL FACTORS

OPPORTUNITIES +
• Improve Communication and Education in the Organization
• Recommend increase personnel to support IT Asset Mgmt.
• Obtain IT Asset Management Software

THREATS –
• Status Quo on importance of IT Asset Management
• High turnover rate in organization
• Continued silos with the various organization functional areas.

[Henry Davis]

Strengths: Within the ITAM program, strong backup and teamwork are strengths.
Weakness: Timeline, reliance, and restricted tool access.
Opportunities: Training and implementation materials, as well as chances for cooperation
Threat: Workflow instability swings lower the caliber of data entered into the inventory

[John Olotu]

Strengths:

1. Clear policies and procedures ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
2. Effective communication and education promote stakeholder awareness.
3. Centralized asset management improves accountability and resource use.
4. Cost control through visibility into asset lifecycles.
5. Risk mitigation through proactive asset management.

Weaknesses:

1. Resource constraints (staff, budget).
2. Incomplete data, especially for shadow IT.
3. Inconsistent adoption across departments.
4. Complex licensing management.
5. Technology integration issues.

Opportunities:

1. Automation and AI for improved efficiency.
2. Cost savings through optimization.
3. Improved vendor relationships.
4. Cloud and virtualization management.
5. Sustainability initiatives.

Threats:

1. Cybersecurity risks from unmanaged assets.
2. Non-compliance with regulations.
3. Rapid technological change rendering assets obsolete.
4. Shadow IT undermining the ITAM program.
5. Vendor lock-in limiting flexibility.

[Hailey MacCachren]

S: Tower Leads are designated holders of knowledge on various areas of Assets. We have enough people to complete the work to manage assets.
W: Organization of all assets we currently own and understanding of steps on Asset Management Lifecycle
O: Training on Asset Lifecycle and communication on what is being worked on. Open floor to suggestions and concerns from team.
T: People stuck in their ways, lack of funding, lack of people available to assist.

[Pedro Lua]

Strengths would be our Asset registration, tagging, and disposal process.
Weaknesses would be the lack of communication with HR to enhance the use of assets due to personnel rotation.
Opportunities would be the full integration with our cloud platform.
And threats would be the easy access of users to install non authorized software.

[Wendie Balzano]

NA

[Alamin Ahmed]

Strength – Procurement
Weaknesses – linking licenses to purchases
Opportunities – regular review of software usage for cost optimisation
Threats – non trustworthy data and poor data coverage leading to incomplete inventory

[Beverley Riley]

Strengths = We are staying on top of modern trends and adjusting our program. We have fantastic reporting back models and we have offerings well positioned for our markets. We are seen as experts in our field.

Weaknesses = Marketing and surveys are our weak points. Our processes take long to complete a project, however, faster opportunities will follow with more automation.

Opportunities = Upskilling internal licensing staff who are keen to breach the analytics market and joining our team. Improving our marketing and survey skills. Breaching the software vs hardware teams, which will happen in 2025.

Threats = Other teams challenging us within the group. The lack of skilled resources in the field.

[Doug Berglund]

Strengths – A strong understanding of the business, stakeholders expectations, and the tools to maintain the ITAM program.
Weaknesses – Undefined, confusing, and complicated processes.
Opportunities – Create a partnership across the organization to build momentum and efficiencies for a holistic cradle to grave program.
Threats – Unclear communication and priorities. Burnout and lack of information to make clear decisions.

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