Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is an Oracle Licensing Consultant at Certero. Paul has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of IT Hardware / Software Asset Management, Software License Compliance, Supplier ‘Vendor’ Management and IT Data Protection / GDPR.
How ITAM Intersects with Cybersecurity

How ITAM Intersects with Cybersecurity

You Can’t Secure What Don’t Know You Have! How a documented process from procurement through disposal is a critical partner to Managing Risks related to Data Security.

I will discuss some of IAITAM’s 12 KPA’s (Key Process Areas) of a mature ITAM process and how hardware management impacts data breach, brand protection, value recovery and environmental risks. We will lay some groundwork for defining policies and procedures for managing asset inventory while in your possession as well as policies for managing your risks as assets move out of our control.

Unlocking Strategic Value: Aligning IT Asset Donation with Corporate Goals

Unlocking Strategic Value: Aligning IT Asset Donation with Corporate Goals

Discover how IT asset donation can drive strategic value for your organization. This session will empower ITAM professionals to align their work with corporate ESG, CSR, and compliance goals, transforming IT asset disposition into a high-impact, low-risk opportunity. Learn how to navigate compliance concerns, craft compelling narratives for leadership, and position yourself as a strategic leader in your company.

Zones IT Solutions

IAITAM Provider Member Zones is a global provider of end-to-end IT solutions and services with over 35 years of experience. A certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Zones specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Centers, Networking & Security,...

Is Your SAM Program Supporting Your Organization’s Goals and Drivers?

By following ITAM best practices, organizations can optimize their software inventory, improve project management, and enhance collaboration with other departments. Communication, education, and alignment with organizational goals are key to ensuring ITAM success and delivering value company-wide.

Investing in the Future

This article highlights the critical role IT infrastructure plays in driving innovation and growth, stressing that outdated systems can hinder progress. Ultimately, success in digital transformation relies on clear organizational goals, modernized IT systems, and a proactive approach to managing data and assets.

Protecting Your Company: Understanding the Threat of (Deeply Buried or Hidden) Data on IT Assets

Protecting Your Company: Understanding the Threat of (Deeply Buried or Hidden) Data on IT Assets

Join two of Guardian’s Data Center Services experts for a compelling presentation on overlooked aspects of data security and sanitization: hidden and deeply buried data on IT assets. Andrew and Brendan will kick off the webinar with real-world case studies to illustrate the challenges that IT asset managers face when it comes to absolute data destruction as part of EOL disposition.

Learn effective strategies to identify and mitigate threats from unidentified data-bearing devices (DBDs) to ensure compliance with industry regulations, optimize your IT asset management processes, and ultimately safeguard your company and clients. This webinar will include best practice recommendations for DBD discovery, NIST 800-88-compliant data sanitization, stakeholder buy-in and vendor management.

Attendees will gain valuable, actionable insights and practical strategies to safeguard sensitive information and protect against an ever-escalating threat of damaging and costly data breaches.

ITAM’s Role in Organizational Sustainability

ITAM’s Role in Organizational Sustainability

ITAM's Role in Organizational SustainabilityWith: Steff Gilbert, IAITAM In order to obtain and maintain executive buy-in, we must be aligning our initiatives with organizational goals and drivers. One main priority on the minds of executives lately is sustainability....