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.
The Scope of IT Asset Management: Summary Results of the 2018-2020 IAITAM Practitioner Surveys
The Scope of IT Asset Management: Summary Results of the 2018-2020 Practitioner Surveys By IAITAM The practitioner survey for the IT Asset Management (ITAM) profession provides data on how successful the profession, the ITAM program and the individuals in the...
Democratizing ITAD
One year ago, Arrow Electronics announced it was abruptly exiting the IT asset disposition business. The news sent shockwaves through the echo chamber of our ITAD industry.
Dumped by your ITAD Provider? Lessons Learned From an Expert
The recent announcement by Arrow Electronics to “wind-down (its) personal computer and mobility asset disposition business” comes as a shock to many in the industry, including myself. Arrow was recognized as a market leader that grew by acquiring some of the best independent ITAD processors in the industry. Arrow isn’t the only one that’s exited the business and left its clients hanging – others have gone bankrupt, closed facilities, or have had executives charged with criminal offenses.
ITAM Team – A Story About My Team’s Transformation
ITAM Team - A Story About My Team's Transformation By Dayle Keyes What is the make-up of your ITAM team – Here is my team’s transformation story Probably the most common topic of discussion within ITAM is: “What is the make-up of the ideal ITAM team?” These...
Fits like a Glove: Top 10 Must-Do’s for your SAM Program
Fits like a Glove: Top 10 Must-Do’s for your SAM Program By Bill Talbot Over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly from many SAM solutions. Using the lessons I’ve learned as a guide, I’d like to help you identify the best solution for your enterprise SAM...
The Final Check-Out: 8 Lessons Learned from 8,000 Projects
Experience with clients across a wide variety of industries has taught us that effective corporate ITAD programs contain common characteristics.
Data Breach Prevention Driver for Disposal – IT Asset Disposition Diligence Starts Day-One
Last January, Coca-Cola admitted to the theft of an unspecified number of laptops containing personal information on approximately 74,000 individuals, including social security numbers, driving license details, salaries, and ethnicity.
Measuring Your Success – KPIs to Measure and Showcase Doing a Good Job
Measuring Your Success - KPIs to Measure and Showcase Doing a Good Job By James Etherton, Delta Dental of Michigan An ITAM practitioner is someone who is an all-around guru of ITAM while doing the day-to-day work of organizing, monitoring and reporting. This busy...
“…But We’re Already Doing That!” – Finding the Core Asset Portfolio
"...But We're Already Doing That!" - Finding the Core Asset Portfolio By Daniel Anderson, Accenture “…But we’re already doing that!” is one of the most common phrases I hear from clients during ITAM proposals and workshops. Over the 15 years I’ve worked as a...
Consider ITAD a Security Incident – A Practical Look at ITAD Security Issues
Organizations that focus on privacy take a serious look at all areas of potential vulnerability. One area of unappreciated vulnerability is the process of IT asset disposition (ITAD).
Measuring ITAM Success – How Successful is Your IT Asset Management Program?
Measuring ITAM Success - How Successful is Your IT Asset Management Program? By Marjorie Hobe & Taylor Herschleb, ITAM Professional If management asked you to show the value of the organization's IT Asset Management (ITAM) program, could you provide quantifiable...