This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, and mergers & acquisitions.
Below you will find all of our articles in chronological order, then filtered into four main categories: News & Analysis, Best Practice, Audits, and Software Publishers.
The ITAM Review is proud to be co-sponsoring the ‘2010 Best Use Of Tags’ Contest. The contest will identify and recommend those SAM vendors who ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: January 7, 2010
‘Negotiating with Microsoft’ by Daryl Ullman – A step by step practical guide to prepare for negotiating with Microsoft. I have a limited number of ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: January 5, 2010
Absolute Software acquires LANrev Article: What to Do When You Receive a BSA Audit Letter thanks to IAITAM IT Asset Management Awareness Month from IAITAM ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: December 9, 2009
A few weeks back I published a survey asking which research was most popular. See the original article here. The results so far are: Enterprise ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: December 1, 2009
Express Software Manager V9.0 Estate Size: ~ 580 (27% Desktops, 60% Laptops, 13% Servers) Reviewer: Systems Administrator, Environmental Engineering
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 23, 2009
With the Mid-Market SAM Software Group Test published I am now turning my attention to future reports to develop for the ITAM Review. I recently ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 18, 2009
Aspera – release version 3.0 of SmartTrack Avocent LANDesk – release LANDesk Management Suite 9 and LANDesk Security Suite 9 FrontRange Solutions – Product Webinar ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 11, 2009
The ITAM Review is one year old this week. A big thank you to all the readers, contributors and supporters who have helped the site ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 6, 2009
I am celebrating one year of the ITAM Review with my first published report; Express Metrix vs. FrontRange Vs. Snow Software – Which is the ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 29, 2009
Having worked at Centennial Software (now FrontRange Solutions) for six years I must admit to having a bit of a soft-spot for their product ‘Discovery’. ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 23, 2009
Estate Size: ~ 450 Desktops (25% MAC), Forecasted Total 600-700 Reviewer: Matt Garland, Network Manager, Isambard Community School Most new starters in an IT team ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 16, 2009
Absolute Software – Launches ‘GeoFencing’ – The ability to put a virtual perimeter around a mobile asset. Get notified when assets go outside their dedicated ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 13, 2009
Rumour has it IAITAM will be planning a European based conference in 2011. I think this would be very well received by the European SAM ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 8, 2009
Today is the second day of the IAITAM 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. It has been great to finally put names to ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 1, 2009
Who will be at IAITAM this year? A list of speakers for the IAITAM 09 Conference and Exhibition.
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 24, 2009
Do you think you might be tracking too many fields in your ITAM process? or the wrong fields? you are certainly not alone. A poll ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 18, 2009
BDNA / Forrester Webinar: Managing Software Compliance Risks, September 22nd ComputerWorld Software Piracy: The Whistle-Blowers’ Motives thanks to Matt Fisher. FrontRange Solutions – announce License ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 18, 2009
It’s a busy time for the team at IAITAM as they put together the final preparations for their annual conference at the end of September. ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 1, 2009
My flight is booked and I’m on my way to Vegas! I am pleased to be attending the IAITAM Annual Conference in September. It will ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: August 21, 2009
IBM have released a new version of IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT. Version 7.2 includes software license management and asset discovery. View TAMIT Product ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: August 21, 2009