Since technology is a critical component of today's business landscape, managing IT assets has become increasingly important.
What is IT Asset Management?
IT Asset Management (ITAM) is the process of keeping track of every electronic device a company uses, from the moment they buy it until they get rid of it. ITAM helps companies keep a detailed record of where their devices are, who is using them, and how they are being used.
In contrast, IT Asset Disposition is the process of retiring your unwanted assets, disposing of all those devices that are no longer needed, selling IT equipment that still has value, and destroying gear that cannot be reused.
The role of ITAM in ITAD. -
- 1.ITAM provides the necessary resources to make informed decisions about when to retire IT assets and how to dispose of them without damaging third parties.
- 2.When an organization retires an IT asset, it may still have value in the secondhand market. Therefore, ITAM can track which devices are suitable to be reused, reducing the need to purchase new assets.
- 3.ITAM can track which assets contain sensitive information and ensure it is securely erased before it is discarded. This step is essential for protecting an organization's image and preventing data breaches.
- 4.Finally, ITAM can track which IT assets contain hazardous materials to ensure that retired equipment is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
