IT asset tracking
[/aɪ tiː ˈæset ˈtrækɪŋ/]
noun
rastreamento de ativos de TI
1. The systematic process of monitoring, cataloging, and managing information technology equipment and software throughout their lifecycle to ensure accountability, optimize utilization, and maintain security compliance
Implementing IT asset tracking software helped the company reduce hardware redundancy and improve security protocols.
A implementação de software de rastreamento de ativos de TI ajudou a empresa a reduzir redundância de hardware e melhorar protocolos de segurança.
2. A management practice that records the location, ownership, condition, and usage details of all computing devices, peripherals, and licenses within an organization
IT asset tracking revealed that 30% of purchased licenses were never used.
O rastreamento de ativos de TI revelou que 30% das licenças adquiridas nunca foram utilizadas.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American corporate environments as companies increasingly recognize the importance of IT asset management for cost control, security, and compliance. In Brazil, larger multinational corporations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have adopted this practice more extensively. The concept relates to broader enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives and is closely tied to IT governance standards like ITIL and ISO 27001.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping tabs on IT assets
staying on top of equipment inventory
getting a handle on technology costs
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