Alan Bain

Alan Bain is the Vice President of Delivery for ISAM. With nearly 40 years of IT experience, he is still a baby by mainframe standards.
Navigating the Basel Convention: Preparing ITAD for New E-Waste Regulations

Navigating the Basel Convention: Preparing ITAD for New E-Waste Regulations

The Basel Convention’s recent amendments will profoundly impact the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry as global regulations tighten. This presentation will explore how the expanded definition of hazardous waste and stricter export regulations will challenge IT asset managers. Attendees will learn about the operational and financial implications, including increased recycling costs and the need for rigorous compliance. Join us to understand the full scope of these changes and prepare your organization for the significant changes looming.

How does Hardware Asset Management Support Cybersecurity?

I have noticed recently the increase in discussions with industry professionals and the awareness of the impact of a documented ITAM process as it relates to Cyber Security Practices….. Duhhhh, About Time!!!!! As Dr. Barb says, you can’t secure what you don’t know you have! Hardware management is a core competency of ITAM.

Why a Strong Software Request Process Matters

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.

Implementing IAITAM’s 12 KPAs

Implementing IAITAM’s 12 KPAs

Is your organization mired in uncertainty, lack of cooperation and understanding or are you driving cost and risks out of your distributed computing model and creating value for your end-users and business? Data security in a circular economy and sustainability initiatives can only be achieved by “starting with the end in mind”. Find out how you and your organization fare in terms of relative organizational maturity through the implementation of IAITAM’s 12 Key Process Areas (KPAs). No one said ITAM was easy and that driving change is without organizational challenges. Let’s discuss the complexities of driving digital transformation in your unique organizational culture in anticipation of such disruptive technologies as AI, IoT, ML, etc. through the deployment of IAITAM’s 12 KPAs. By participating in this month’s IMUG, you’ll learn if your organization will earn gold, silver, or bronze in this Olympic style survey and/or what it will take for you to make it to the 2028 IAITAM Olympics!

The Inter-Dependency of ITAM & Data Management

This article underscores the importance of lifecycle management policies, processes, and compliance in ensuring data security and enabling digital transformation. Proper IT asset lifecycle management reduces IT operation costs and enhances data security, thereby optimizing technology investments and supporting competitive advantage.

Seven Reasons Why SAM Tool Implementations Fail

Seven Reasons Why SAM Tool Implementations Fail

SAM Tools are designed to help organizations optimize their software usage and compliance. The tool vendors claim they can save you millions. However, sometimes SAM tools fail to deliver the expected benefits. How can you save your multi-million dollar SAM Tool investment from going bust? What can you learn from other failed implementations? In this presentation, learn the seven most common reasons SAM tools fail and how to avoid these pitfalls.

SIE Consulting Group

IAITAM Provider Member SIE Consulting Group brings a unique mix of public sector experience and private sector insights to every client situation. Our team has successfully delivered hundreds of consulting engagements for nearly every industry group.  Our strategic...