Given the information security implications of the loss or theft of equipment containing sensitive personal or commercial information, this process is one of the most important hardware asset management processes.  

This process is designed to ensure that procurement best practice is followed, and to minimise the theft and fraud that is all too common before assets are deployed into service.

This process ensures that you are importing accurate entitlement.

This process is the “north star” of good asset management towards which the entire organisation is heading

This process covers two steps in the asset lifecycle – that of decommission and disposal. It is also used when leased equipment is due to be returned to the vendor.

This process is all about building a SAM awareness and communication plan!

This process ensures the right level of management to keep documents and information safe for the appropriate amount of time.