What typically include IT hardware in small and medium companies?
Hardware such as this is crucial when it comes to the running of your business. Typical small and medium company uses variety of IT hardware.
IT hardware used by employees
- end-point devices such computers, laptops, desktop computers, tables, mobile phones
- other end user IT equipment such monitors, keyboards
- printers
IT hardware hidden behind the curtain
- servers
- UPS, power sources
- Network devices such as switches, routers, firewall, gateway etc.
How to manage IT hardware and why it matters, Hardware Inventory Management
Tracking, organizing, and controlling all IT hardware assets within an organization is important from various reasons.
- Resource Optimization: Efficiently manage hardware resources.
- Security Enhancement: Prevent unauthorized access.
- Compliance and Licensing: Ensure license compliance.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduce theft and loss risks.
How Aptien helps you manage your IT hardware
- Assign particular IT hardware to your employees enables to see who has the IT hardware now
- Have more control over the IT hardware maintenance schedule – Keeping all of your IT hardware in good working order is essential. Knowing when pieces of equipment need to undergo maintenance allows you to keep them in the best possible working order.
- Organise your inventory levels – Should you have 200 employees, you may need 200 computers, for example. Knowing you have enough computers for everyone means each employee has the tools to work effectively.
- Eliminate the possibility of ghost assets – with precise inventory, IT hardware is less likely to go missing.