IT Asset Management System (ISO 19770)

About the standard:

About the standard:

ISO 19770 provides a framework for managing IT assets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, cost efficiency, and improved decision-making.

Main objectives

Optimize IT asset usage

Maximize value and minimize waste.

Ensure compliance

Meet licensing, legal, and security requirements.

Improve asset visibility

Maintain accurate inventory records.

Control cost

Reduce unnecessary purchases and optimize investments.

Enhance security

Prevent unauthorized or risky IT assets.

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Asset inventory management

Track all hardware, software, and digital assets.

Lifecycle control

Oversee acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.

License management

Ensure proper and compliant software usage.

Monitoring and audits

Review asset status regularly.

Risk mitigation

Identify vulnerabilities from unmanaged assets.

Documentation

Maintain records for accountability.

Cost reduction

Prevent unnecessary spending and optimize resource allocation.

Improved compliance

Avoid legal and licensing penalties.

Enhanced security

Reduce exposure to unverified assets.

Better decision-making

Rely on accurate asset data.

Operational efficiency

Improve IT service delivery and support.