IT Asset Management (ITAM) Market Overview

• Data management is challenging at the best of times but managing assets that change on a daily basis are difficult without automation and a good asset tool.
• For organizations moving beyond basic hardware inventory, knowing what to look for to prepare for future processes seems impossible.
• Using price as the leading criteria or just as an add-on to your ITSM solution may frustrate your efforts, especially if managing complex licensing is part of your mandate.

Our Advice

Critical Insight

• If the purchase is happening independent of process design or review, it’s easy to end up with a solution that doesn’t fit your environment.
• The complexity of your environment should be a significant factor in choosing an IT asset management solution.
• Imagining the possibilities and understanding the differences between IT asset tools will drive you to the right solution for long term gain in managing dynamic assets.

Impact and Result

• Regardless of whether your IT environment is on-premises, in the cloud, or a complex hybrid of the two, knowing where your asset funds are allocated is key to right-sizing costs and reducing risks of non-compliance or lost assets.
• Choosing the right tools for the job will be key to your success.