AMI has successfully completed Zebra Technologies’ Validated Program for AMI AssetTrack® products. This designation indicates to customers and partners that AMI AssetTrack® products were successfully tested – confirming its performance and functionality with select Zebra devices.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  AMI validated at Zebra’s Solutions Center to give you the confidence knowing AMI AssetTrack® will work with Zebra. This results in clearer analysis, easier implementation, and streamlined maintenance of your RFID solutions. Zebra Technologies’ Validated Program enables eligible ..read more

AMI is excited to announce the release of  AssetTrack® for ServiceNow 3.2, our latest software release delivering industry leading RFID and barcode control system technology. AssetTrack® for ServiceNow 3.2 includes best-in-class tools for audit, scanning efficiency, RFID/barcode swapping, and license compliance notification. What you can expect from the AssetTrack® for ServiceNow 4.1 release: Update assets immediately as audits are in progress Asset Managers can now configure Advanced Audits to update Hardware asset records in real-time as assets are collected. Unexpected assets ..read more

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RFID has long had the promise of being the disruptive technology for IT asset management, but the COVID pandemic has created a new urgency for global enterprises around hardware asset management and more specifically, automating asset tracking. “What will it cost and how will that impact my budget?” Understandably, this is usually the first thing we are asked. This was originally addressed in Simple Cost Analysis for RFID Options, but so much has changed since then, it’s time for an update with more specifics around the models available now. We addressed some of the considerations you need t ..read more

Getting your hardware asset management system in place might seem overwhelming. Figuring out the best tools to use, how to get them set up for your specific needs and then working to get everyone on board to use them can feel impossible.  Process Control pulls it all together. In a previous post on Intelligent Automation Tools for Hardware Asset Tracking, we reviewed how automated data collection using intelligent automation tools – like those that come with AssetTrack – is essential for building a foundation for ITAM success, but that’s not where the process ends. Once you have automat ..read more

There is a myriad of ways hardware asset management can fail. Not having a solid asset tracking automation system in place is one of the main reasons. Many companies are still using manual processes, spreadsheets, and slow, frustrating data capture tools, which makes accurate data capture impossible and leads to bad data in the system, poor user adoption and zero potential for accurate analytics. Because users don’t trust their tools to do what they need and give them accurate data, they end up each doing their own thing with no adherence to a uniform process, often creating siloed systems th ..read more

Having a hardware asset management solution in place is essential, however, “Most organizations do not have a formal ITAM program but recognize the need to implement one in support of their digital business objectives.” Pamela Wheelwright, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner. A reliable hardware asset management program can help you achieve success with: Increasing worker productivity Forecasting future needs and spend Reducing waste and security risks Having visibility into current hardware asset landscape Improving compliance and audit times Here are the top 3 requirements for hardware asset ..read more

Now available to existing AMI customers, AssetTrack for ServiceNow 3.0 delivers many new capabilities, including the first-of-its-kind multi-user audit function. Multi-user audits are a giant leap forward in data collection. Instead of a single field tech laboriously scanning every piece of equipment in a stockroom, data center, warehouse or other location, teams can divide up the work, scanning as a team, and uploading scans automatically. So, it’s much faster and easier. With no limit on how many employees can participate, it’s perfect for large-scale audits.  Multi-User Advantages This ..read more

I was glad to see that ITAM Review, which provides news, reviews and resources for ITAM and SAM professionals, announced its annual excellence awards in May, even if the ceremony had to be held virtually due to Covid-19. Organizations need a feel-good story right now, and these awards accomplish that by honoring some of the ITAM professionals, service providers, technology vendors and specialists who are leading the way in our industry. The organization received 130 nominations from 19 countries. Organizations that were finalists for the ITAM implementation award of the year ranged from a tran ..read more

I often am asked whether radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is a good option for IT hardware asset tracking. My answer: It depends. Using RFID for data center asset tracking can work well. But if you’re using RFID for the end user, there’s a lot of reasons why good old barcodes may work better. RFID for the IT asset management market is growing. It’s estimated to become nearly a $13 billion industry by 2022, up 12% from 2019, according to IDTechEx. RFID can be a dream technology for IT asset management: It tracks without a direct line of sight to the reader.  It’s automatic ..read more