Information Technology Asset Knowledge
IAITAM’s industry articles acts as a powerful and much-needed source of information for ITAM professionals to expand their own knowledge and to participate in the building of the profession. IAITAM welcomes industry experts to submit an article to ITAK.
Unofficial Audits: A Trap in Disguise
Unofficial audits can be disguised as an offer of help from your software vendor – sharer beware!
Contractual Audits: How to Spot them and Defend Yourself
The contractual right to audit provision in your contracts is not the only way you can be audited by a vendor – the other ways are hard to spot.
The Embedded Future!
Embedded systems and IoT devices are transforming industries worldwide, driving growth in AI integration, hardware, software, and data management.
Secureworks Optimizes IT Returns with ReturnCenter for ServiceNow
Secureworks streamlined IT asset recovery with ReturnCenter for ServiceNow, cutting workload in half and boosting efficiency, security, and visibility.
Green IT Practices that Drive Sustainability
Green IT Practices reduces e-waste, lowers energy use, extends device life, and promotes recycling, driving sustainability and circularity.
5 Ways AI and Automation Eliminate Compliance Risks in IT Asset Management
AI and automation reduce IT compliance risks, cut costs, and keep you audit-ready—so you stay in control of every software asset.
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of ITAD in Promoting Digital Inclusion
ITAD helps bridge the digital divide by repurposing retired tech, ensuring access to education, jobs, and essential services for those in need.
Globalizing ITAD: Ensuring Consistent Standards and Compliance Across Borders
As businesses expand globally, ITAD must ensure compliance, security, and sustainability while preventing e-waste dumping and data breaches.
Assessing Your ITAM Program Maturity
Determine what areas of your ITAM program are basic, reactive, proactive, service or value-add through a comprehensive program maturity assessment.
Understanding Entra Automated Provisioning and Its Benefits
Entra Automated Provisioning streamlines user account management, enhancing security, efficiency, and license visibility through automation and seamle
Making SAM Tools Work: Insights from the Trenches
Effective SAM tools require collaboration between IT support and SAM analysts to ensure reliable results and optimize licensing positions.
Integrating ITAM and ITAD for Enhanced Security and Corporate Sustainability
Merging ITAM and ITAD creates a unified approach that enhances data security while advancing sustainability goals for forward-thinking organizations.
How AI Can Be Used to Improve IT Asset Management
Before AI one of the common solutions was to cut a hole in a piece of paper to reduce the chance of scanning the wrong bar code.
Myths and Realities of IT Financial Optimization
In the realm of Information Technology (IT), financial optimization is a constant challenge. However, many myths and realities need to be demystified.
Mastering Remote Offboarding: Best Practices for IT Asset Managers
Learn the most efficient, accountable ways to recover assets from remote workers during offboarding. Success is more complicated than you think.
Addressing E-Waste Through EPR Compliance
As global concern for the environment escalates and regulators take measures to tackle e-waste, particularly through the enactment of EPR laws.
Interdependence Between Asset and Configuration Management
This article highlights the interdependence between Asset Management and Configuration Management in maintaining accurate IT asset data.
Controls that Ensure Accuracy of Asset Inventory
The SEC defines controls as specific policies, procedures, and activities designed to meet an objective. In ITAM, maintaining an accurate and reliable inventory of IT assets is crucial, though often challenging.
Should You Remove Device Locks When Retiring IT Assets?
Consider the factors and benefits of removing device locks when retiring IT assets, such as financial gains and achieving environmental goals.
From Trash to Treasure: Change the ITAD Stigma
Within your ITAD program lies a wealth of untapped potential to benefit your entire organization. Learn how to win C-Suite support for your program.
Establishing a Vendor Management Framework – Our Story
Earlier this year, we finalized a vendor management framework that we believe is going to generate more value for HDR and our strategic partners!