Glossary · IT Procurement
IT Asset Management
Updated June 20, 2026 · Reviewed by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
The discipline of managing IT assets — tracking device inventory, software licenses, lifecycle, vendor contracts, and total cost. Mature ITAM typically requires dedicated tooling (ServiceNow Asset, Snipe-IT, Lansweeper) plus clear processes. When companies rent laptops from a vendor like Arental, ITAM becomes lighter because the vendor already supplies an inventory dashboard that maps units to departments and employees — the internal IT team only has to integrate it into the existing ITSM/CMDB.
ITAM (IT Asset Management) frequently appears in B2B IT procurement contexts: The discipline of managing IT assets — tracking device inventory, software licenses, lifecycle, vendor contracts.
| Domain | Technology & IT Ops |
|---|---|
| Full form | IT Asset Management |
| Also written as | IT Asset Management, IT asset management, manajemen aset IT |
| Part of | Arental IT Procurement & B2B Laptop Rental Glossary |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-20 |
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What role does ITAM play when Arental deploys rented units to our company?
ITAM (IT Asset Management) is directly relevant to a B2B laptop rental engagement, so it is worth confirming up front during the quote and contract stage. In short: The discipline of managing IT assets — tracking device inventory, software licenses, lifecycle, vendor contracts, and total cost. Discuss the specifics with the Arental team so the right clauses and procedures are built into your rental contract.
Answered by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
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