Practice Proper IT Asset Management During IATAM Awareness Month
There are many steps to retiring IT assets, which are necessary to ensure a smooth, secure transition. Data security is arguably the most important step, making sure no data leaks are possible even after disposition. Data erasure consists of a complete wipe of all data from a device before data erasure is license retirement. I
When IT assets are retired, so too are software licenses. License termination occurs during the audit process before the licenses are rolled over to new devices and before data erasure. The retirement process consists of a software system phaseout, aiming to end the existence of a software system entirely. The software is removed from regular usage, and any leftover relevant parts are migrated to another system.
License retirement offers several benefits to an enterprise, such as cost reduction and the elimination of any outdated information. Retiring a software license eliminates recurring license costs, maintenance, and administration costs. Additionally, an enterprise undergoes many changes the longer it is operational, and information can become outdated over time. Retiring a software license enables companies to upgrade to more efficient software and update enterprise data.
The change in the ITAD landscape has created a need for value-added services in addition to the core IT asset disposition service offerings. As part of the new vITAD concept, a term pioneered by HOBI, license retirement is a value-added ITAD service that augments the traditional role of IT asset disposition by offering value-added benefits.
IT asset disposition is evolving. Clients’ needs are becoming more sophisticated, and it’s up to ITAD providers to adjust to industry changes to ensure clients continue to receive top-tier IT asset disposition and mobile asset management needs. vITAD services provide additional services outside the range of traditional ITAD services and help ITAD providers go above and beyond for their clients.
The goal of vITAD is to evolve with our clients and provide them with the best IT asset management and mobile disposition services through every industry change.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.
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