Alan Bain
Careers in ITAM: Growth, Change and Future Opportunities
How can you advance your career as an IT Asset Manager? What career options can an experienced IT Asset Manager consider as they plan to grow their career? You run an ITAM program at a Fortune 500 company. What options do you have? Should you consider working as an ITAM Consultant? What are the benefits and shortcomings of working as a consultant? What if you have worked as an ITAM consultant for the past ten years? What career options should you consider next?
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
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
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.
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.