Enterprise IT Asset Management: All You Need To Know

Chances are, your organization already has a system in place to track IT assets; it could be a collection of Excel files, a CMDB, or a comprehensive ITAM tool.

With most enterprises now managing a mix of on-prem, cloud, and SaaS assets, the need for centralized IT asset management isn’t up for debate. The real question is whether your current approach gives you control, or is it just a static inventory?

Many teams think they’ve “checked the box” on ITAM, but still rely on manual updates, disconnected tools, and limited visibility. Seriously, it’s time to upgrade your processes.

Read on for a deeper look at Enterprise IT Asset Management. 

TL;DR

• This article discusses enterprise IT asset management, the process of managing all IT assets within an organization.
• The primary pillars of enterprise IT asset management include procurement, maintenance, and workforce coordination under a unified strategy.
• Unlike reactive, siloed traditional methods, EITAM is proactive, lifecycle-focused, and is run by solid data.
• The biggest challenges of EITAM remain poor data quality, resistance to change, and siloed systems.
• EITAM platforms, such as Workwize, make it simpler to manage assets across your organization from a single, unified console with lifecycle management capabilities.