ITAM Tools

ITAM tools coverage on discovery, hardware lifecycle, and the inventory file that SAM still has to consume. Posts here split asset tracking from license math, including what a CMDB does and does not prove.

SAM Tools is the license-position file. Tooling is the broader stack. Lansweeper is the discovery vendor we write about most. Use this category when the question is the ITAM product, not the publisher paper it feeds.

The Art of ITAM Strategy: Building an Effective Plan with the Right Tools and Processes

By Alex Cojocaru | March 17, 2023

IT Asset Management (ITAM) is an essential component of modern business operations, ensuring that organizations…

Achieving solid ROI through incremental SAM tool implementation

By Alex Cojocaru | March 15, 2023

Implementing a Software Asset Management (SAM) tool across an entire organisation can be a complex…

Building a strong business case for a SAM tool implementation

By Alex Cojocaru | March 14, 2023

Software Asset Management (SAM) is the process of tracking, managing, and optimizing the use of…

Most Common vs Least Common SAM Tool Features

By Alex Cojocaru | February 22, 2023

Software Asset Management (SAM) tools have become increasingly popular among organizations as they help to…

Monolithic vs Modular: Choosing the Right ITAM Tool for Your Business

By Alex Cojocaru | February 21, 2023

IT asset management (ITAM) is critical for organizations of all sizes, as it enables efficient…

How inflation affects software prices

By Alex Cojocaru | January 3, 2023

You’re not alone if you’re feeling the pinch at the gas pump or grocery store.…

How will ITAM tools evolve?

By Alex Cojocaru | December 28, 2022

It isn’t easy to make specific predictions about the future of ITAM tools, as many…

Which is better for your business: an IT Asset Management Tool or a Software Asset Management tool?

By Alex Cojocaru | December 15, 2022

IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM) are two distinct technology asset management…

How to use ITAM tools to uncover actionable insights

By Alex Cojocaru | December 9, 2022

ITAM, or Information Technology Asset Management, refers to the practice of managing and optimizing the…