The role of IT asset management in a remote work environment

Imagine Nikhil, a team leader in a bustling mid-size tech company, with a growing headache. His team is scattered across one big country, all working remotely. While the benefits of remote work, like flexibility, are great, keeping track of everyone's laptops, software, and security is a nightmare.

In a remote work environment, you might have devices spread across different locations, making it hard to keep tabs on everything. Especially when it comes to managing things like routine updates, patches, maintenance, and more.

That's where IT asset management software comes in, the hero that Nikhil's needed all along. Let's investigate some of the ways in which ITAM tools lend his team a helping hand.

Accurate tracking for visibility:

ITAM software helps Nikhil automatically, and easily, track all the devices that his team uses. No more scrambling to find a missing laptop – asset trackers keep a tab on the real-time location of devices, allowing Nikhil to find it in minutes, keeping company data safe, and cutting down on the extra expense of having to replace the lost asset.

Automate, ensure compliance and security:

ITAM software does more than just find devices. It also helps Nikhil track and manage software licenses, and automate reminders for maintenance, and warranty expiries. This in turn helps the company stay compliant and secure, also saving them from heavy non-compliance fines or expensive breakdowns.

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Remote onboarding:

Onboarding new team members remotely is definitely trickier than the usual in-person process. ITAM software simplifies the process by allowing Nikhil to remotely assign devices to new joinees, have them shipped, and even ensure that necessary software and security procedures are properly set to new devices.

Expedite maintenance and repairs:

Nikhil also uses ITAM tools to monitor the health of his employees' devices in real-time. Is a laptop overheating? Is a critical program running slow? ITAM tools can alert Nikhil to potential problems before they become major issues. Thus allowing him to schedule maintenance or repairs immediately, often by dispatching service teams directly to the employee's location. No more waiting days for a technician appointment – ITAM software helps ensure everyone has the tools they need to stay productive.

In fact, with Assetze's ITAM platform, you also have access to our convenient and efficient IT services which cover the end-to-end IT asset lifecycle needs of your business.

With a well-managed, remote IT environment thanks to ITAM software, Nikhil's team can focus on what matters – doing their best work. They'll have the tools they need, and Nikhil can sleep soundly knowing everything is secure, under control, and cost-effective!

If your business is looking for a better way to manage your IT workflow in a remote work environment, we've got the solution for you. Streamline, manage, organise, and secure your IT assets with Assetze's platform. Contact us today and get started with a demo.