Revised ISO SAM/ITAM Standard Published
This update on ISO has been provided by David Bicket.
David writes:
“Edition 3 of ISO/IEC 19770-1 for Software and IT Asset Management has recently been published by ISO. It is a major advance for SAM and ITAM practitioners to increase value and reduce cost and risk for the organizations they support. This edition of the Standard continues ISO’s and its 22 nation working group pursuit started in 2006 to make IT Asset Management easier and more understandable.
- It explicitly addresses current challenges, e.g.
- Both outsourcing and services (e.g., cloud)
- Mixed responsibilities between the organization and its personnel (e.g., BYOD, smartphones)
- It has been re-written to be compatible with 27001 (Information Security), 9001 (Quality), and all other ISO Management System Standards. (20000-1 on Service Management is in the process of likewise being rewritten.)
- It has been especially aligned with 27001, e.g., using the 27001 approach to risk management.
- It can facilitate independent certification, especially by certification bodies used to performing 27001 certifications.
- It allows the use of tiers, facilitating its incremental use. Tier 1, called ‘trustworthy data,’ includes having trustworthy data for license compliance. Tier 2 is for life-cycle processes, and tier 3 is for optimization, addressing functional areas such as contract and financial management.
A preview of the standard is available on ISO. The full standard may be purchased from ISO and most national standards bodies (e.g., ANSI, BSI, DIN).
A presentation is available. See also Wikipedia.”
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About Martin Thompson
Martin is owner and founder of The ITAM Review, an online resource for worldwide ITAM professionals. The ITAM Review is best known for its weekly newsletter of all the latest industry updates, LISA training platform, Excellence Awards and conferences in UK, USA and Australia.
Martin is also the founder of ITAM Forum, a not-for-profit trade body for the ITAM industry created to raise the profile of the profession and bring an organisational certification to market. On a voluntary basis Martin is a contributor to ISO WG21 which develops the ITAM International Standard ISO/IEC 19770.
He is also the author of the book "Practical ITAM - The essential guide for IT Asset Managers", a book that describes how to get started and make a difference in the field of IT Asset Management. In addition, Martin developed the PITAM training course and certification.
Prior to founding the ITAM Review in 2008 Martin worked for Centennial Software (Ivanti), Silicon Graphics, CA Technologies and Computer 2000 (Tech Data).
When not working, Martin likes to Ski, Hike, Motorbike and spend time with his young family.
Connect with Martin on LinkedIn.
Martin is also the founder of ITAM Forum, a not-for-profit trade body for the ITAM industry created to raise the profile of the profession and bring an organisational certification to market. On a voluntary basis Martin is a contributor to ISO WG21 which develops the ITAM International Standard ISO/IEC 19770.
He is also the author of the book "Practical ITAM - The essential guide for IT Asset Managers", a book that describes how to get started and make a difference in the field of IT Asset Management. In addition, Martin developed the PITAM training course and certification.
Prior to founding the ITAM Review in 2008 Martin worked for Centennial Software (Ivanti), Silicon Graphics, CA Technologies and Computer 2000 (Tech Data).
When not working, Martin likes to Ski, Hike, Motorbike and spend time with his young family.
Connect with Martin on LinkedIn.