Definition of IT Equipment
IT equipment refers to the hardware and devices that employees use to perform their daily tasks and support business operations, tailored to their specific industry needs. IT equipment encompasses all physical hardware, such as computers, servers, routers, switches, and other devices that are essential for IT operations. IT equipment is a "tangible part" of IT assets which encompass a broader category.
Most Common Types of IT equipment in SMBs
- Personal Computers (Laptops, Desktops)
- Phones – Includes all employee phones or mobile devices
- Monitors, Docking Stations
- Mobile Devices (Company Phones, Tablets)
- Peripherals and other IT Equipment & Other IT Equipment (Keyboards, Mice, Headsets, Webcams)
- Printers, Scanners
- Conference Room Equipment (Projectors, Smart TVs, Video Conferencing Systems)
- External Storage (Flash Drives, External HDDs)
- SIM cards – Whether used in phones, devices, or IoT systems
- Desk phones or VoIP devices for communication.
- Modems for internet connectivity.