Implement IT Asset Management
Create a proactive program that can respond to the dynamic nature of ITAM.
- Organizations often misunderstand the need to properly govern the process for asset management, as they overestimate the functionality of automated discovery tools. Without processes in place that integrate to the services team handling assets, data will quickly become inaccurate.
- There is often confusion between processes around hardware, software, cloud management, and configuration management.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- ITAM is a cornerstone program. ITAM’s real value doesn’t emerge from compliance; it comes from the strengthening of other IT services.
- Don’t just wait for the knock on the door; make sure it rarely happens. Proactive asset management can prevent a software audit from happening.
- Treat ITAM like a process, not a project. ITAM is a dynamic process that must react and adapt to the needs of the business.
Impact and Result
- Break down the projects into more manageable sections and understand how the data will be used and where it comes from.
- Hardware, software, and cloud asset management are all managed differently, and sometimes with different teams, but all require data to be consolidated.
- Involve anyone handling assets in the process, to ensure they’re participating in the asset management solution.
- Pace yourself: It’s tempting to tackle everything at once, but a staged implementation will make your asset program a success.
Member Testimonials
After each Info-Tech experience, we ask our members to quantify the real-time savings, monetary impact, and project improvements our research helped them achieve. See our top member experiences for this blueprint and what our clients have to say.
Client
Experience
Impact
$ Saved
Days Saved
The University Of Manchester
Guided Implementation
7/10
N/A
N/A
New York City Housing Authority*
Guided Implementation
7/10
N/A
N/A
Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
N/A
Tri-Angular Consulting LLC
Guided Implementation
10/10
$6,199
3
Ken's excellent insight and feedback. He never ceases to remind me of fundamental ideas that always help me refocus my conversations.
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Guided Implementation
9/10
$800K
50
This experience was wonderful. The guidance provided by Allison was valuable and helped us navigating efficiently through the IT assets management ... Read More
King County
Guided Implementation
3/10
N/A
N/A
The Corporation of the City of Timmins
Guided Implementation
8/10
N/A
N/A
Bellevue College Foundation
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
5
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Guided Implementation
10/10
$30,000
120
We greatly appreciated Ms. Allison Kinnaird's professionalism, expert advise and guidance. Allison helped us, in a short period of time, understand... Read More
Business Development Bank Of Canada
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
N/A
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Guided Implementation
7/10
N/A
N/A
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Guided Implementation
8/10
N/A
N/A
It will help us with our business case
Midland Credit Management, Inc.
Guided Implementation
10/10
$14,643
20
Only best parts, Allison Kinnaird support was extremely helpful, thanks to her advice we were able to move forward faster and keep our timeline on ... Read More
Macerich Company
Guided Implementation
6/10
N/A
N/A
City of Hope
Guided Implementation
3/10
N/A
N/A
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Workshop
10/10
N/A
N/A
Gwinnett County
Guided Implementation
3/10
N/A
N/A
Broome-Tioga Boces
Guided Implementation
9/10
$12,733
10
Michel helped by validating our current approach and giving us specific advice to help us overcome some of our challenges. We came away with some n... Read More
Daifuku North America Holding Company
Workshop
9/10
$12,399
60
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