Effective IT asset management reduces costs and security risks. Here's how UAE businesses can implement ITAM practices that save money and improve compliance.
UAE businesses waste an estimated 15-20% of their IT budgets on unused software licenses, forgotten cloud subscriptions, and hardware that's past its useful life. IT Asset Management (ITAM) provides visibility and control over your entire technology estate, reducing costs while improving security and compliance.
The Scope of ITAM
ITAM covers the complete lifecycle of technology assets: procurement, deployment, management, and retirement. This includes hardware (laptops, servers, network equipment, mobile devices), software (licenses, subscriptions, SaaS applications), and cloud resources (instances, storage, services). A comprehensive ITAM program tracks every asset from purchase to disposal.
Software License Optimization
Software licensing is the biggest opportunity for cost savings. Most UAE organizations over-license by 20-30%, paying for seats that aren't used. Conduct quarterly license reconciliation — compare purchased licenses against actual usage. For Microsoft 365, use admin center reports to identify inactive users. For SaaS applications, check login frequency and feature utilization.
Security Benefits of ITAM
You can't secure what you don't know about. Shadow IT — unauthorized applications and services — is a significant security risk in UAE organizations. ITAM provides the inventory needed to enforce security policies, ensure all devices are patched, and identify unauthorized software that could introduce vulnerabilities.
Bayden's managed IT services include comprehensive asset management for UAE businesses. We maintain real-time asset inventories, optimize licensing costs, and ensure every device and application in your environment is accounted for, secured, and cost-effective.
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