Tom Watson

Tom Watson is the founder & CEO of AMI, an industry leader in hardware asset management. AMI is the creator of the popular AssetTrack software and consulting services used by leading enterprise hardware asset managers.
Dissecting an ITAD Service Agreement

Dissecting an ITAD Service Agreement

In this session, we’re going to talk about ITAD service agreements, which are really important for managing risks in businesses. We’ll dive into the details of these agreements, discuss what important things you should look for, and also point out what you should try to stay away from. This is all about understanding how these agreements work and how they can help protect a company.

Mobile Assets: Same Animal, Different Breed

“How do smartphones fit here? Are they harder to manage? Are there additional best practices for managing that hardware asset type?”. The short answer is it depends, laptops and desktops, depends… There is no “one size fits all” in ITAM

Software Audit Response Steps

Software Audit Response Steps

Software audits can seem mysterious, especially if someone has never been through one. In this session, we will look at the steps that can be taken to prepare for the eventual “Audit Letter.” One challenge with being proactive is that we have to do it before the letter comes. So let’s look at ways we can be more proactive, before it is too late.

What to Manage and Where is My Data?

What to Manage and Where is My Data?

Does your ITAM program encompass all the areas where Data can reside? We will discuss overlooked asset classes, hardware and storage configurations that are often overlooked.

The Regulatory Roadmap

The Regulatory Roadmap

Legislation is an evolutionary process that should come as no surprise. Understanding when & why a CITAM leads the Education & Communication Core KPA with lobbyists, lawyers, the Executive Management Team is more valuable than insurance.