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ITAM is a varied and diverse world that’s constantly changing. This means there are different types of ITAM professionals — curious to find out which one you are? Click here to get started!
Reimagine your Role in ITAM
Never
E
D
Ad-hoc
c
Annually
B
Quarterly
A
Monthly
Quick — you need to have all your data, numbers and spreadsheets in beautiful, eye-catching and easy to digest dashboards … that’s right, it’s “present to leadership day” again! How often do you get this wonderful opportunity?
QUESTION 1
H
ITSM
G
Digital Employee Experience (DEX)
F
End User Computing (EUC)
Sustainability / ESG
Security
C
FinOps / CCoE
Procurement
Finance
To paraphrase Whodini — “Stakeholders — how many of us have them?” The answer is all of us, but which stakeholder is your most important?
QUESTION 2
Creating processes to improve the overall end user experience
Working with the cloud team to increase IaaS/PaaS spend efficiency
Managing SaaS and subscription renewals to reduce costs
Defending an audit and showing the publisher who is boss
Running ELPs and reports and then combining the data into spreadsheets and pivot tables
Your ideal ITAM project involves:
QUESTION 3
Getting Trustworthy Data Everywhere
Powering a Move to the Cloud
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Making ITAM Future-Ready
Cost Reduction
License Compliance
Audit Avoidance
Having a porpoise is great, but it can be diffi … oh wait sorry, having a purpose is great but it can be difficult to define. Imagine you’re putting it on a t-shirt, “My primary ITAM goal is … ”:
QUESTION 4
None
Low Code / No Code Platforms
Containers
Internet of Things (IoT)
Open Source
IaaS / PaaS
SaaS
An ITAM manager’s plate is often so full that there’s no actual proof there’s even a plate under there at all … it could just be held in place by sheer willpower! The last 5 years have seen many new tasks added to an ITAM manager's plate — which one is your current priority?
QUESTION 5
If you’re ready to test the structural integrity of your “plate,” which one of these are you planning to add next?
QUESTION 6
I’m not sure
No – it’s my data!
No – but I would if they asked
Yes – when they ask
Yes – it’s scheduled but not automated
Yes – it’s all automated & scheduled
Scenario: You have a constant supply of great, high-quality inventory data that could be super helpful to other people within your business. Question — do you share this data with others around the business?
QUESTION 7
Unified Data Platform / Ecosystem
FinOps
ITAD (IT Asset Disposition)
Now let’s turn to our crystal ball. Which of these do you see as most important by 2030?
QUESTION 8
Other
Creating Spreadsheets
Designing/Optimizing Processes
Managing SaaS & Subscription Renewals
Strategic Planning and Thinking
Collaborating with Stakeholders
Managing License Compliance
Audit Preparation / Defense
Not including coffee breaks or getting your playlist just right, how do you typically spend your time at work?
QUESTION 9
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You have the traditional ITAM tasks such as managing licensing and defending audits from software publishers under control. However, the world of IT and technology is changing, and ITAM needs to change, too. That’s “easier said than done,” especially with several real-world roadblocks, including: · Lack of focus “from above” · Lack of budget / resources / people · Lack of time
It can be difficult to get started, but ITAM is critical to the success of many corporate objectives around security, cloud and profitability. If you can show your organization’s leadership how you will help them hit their goals more quickly and comprehensively, many of the above blockers will be removed.
Bronze Medal
YOU GOT RESULT 3
ITAM data underpins several key areas of a modern business and you’re doing the right things to build a strong ITAM function for the future. Keep building your internal network and make sure you demonstrate how quality ITAM data, used in the right places at the right times, can drive and improve business priorities such as digital transformation, hybrid employee experience and cost efficiency.
Silver medal
YOU GOT RESULT 2
Gold Medal
You’re very focused on internal collaboration, sharing and taking ITAM forwards — that’s great, keep up the excellent work! Continue to create high-quality data and use it to support areas across your business and help everyone understand the impact of ITAM. As you grow and succeed, make sure you have the people, processes and tools required for the foundation of a strong, long-lasting ITAM palace.
YOU GOT RESULT 1
