Author Archives: Tom Watson

Tom Watson, IT technology expert and entrepreneur, is the founder and chief executive of AMI. Since 2003, Tom has grown AMI and its flagship application, AssetTrack, into the industry leader in hardware asset management. Tom previously worked as a software developer for several technology startups, including senior architect for Micropath’s asset inventory software. At Micropath, he saw how hard it was for companies to keep track of hardware, which served as the impetus for AMI and AssetTrack. Tom graduated from the University of Washington. When he’s not playing soccer, Tom writes songs, plays guitar and takes lead vocals for a Seattle band called Crown Hill.

3 Results That Build the Business Case for ITAM

Tom Watson October 1, 2020

It’s more important than ever to make a compelling case for investing in ITAM.

With a Little Help from Your Friends: Build a Resilient ITAM Program with Managed Services

Tom Watson May 19, 2020

Even in the throes of the current business upheaval, it’s not too late to call in reinforcements. For ITAM professionals, that can mean partnering with a managed hardware services provider to help wrangle some of the asset management lifecycle. In turn, you can focus on firefighting in the near term and on ITAM strategy, innovation, and client service in the ...

Simple Cost Analysis for RFID Options – Choice Must Fit the Organization’s Needs and Budget

Tom Watson April 28, 2015

By Thomas Watson, AMI Not surprisingly, IT Asset Managers have been asking more and more about the use of RFID to reduce the time and effort tracking assets, especially by implementing RFID technology in as many places as possible. As prices drop on RFID technology, the benefits become more and more realistic. A customer recently asked me how much he ...

How to Justify RFID for Asset Management – Six Steps to a Strong Business Case

Tom Watson November 18, 2014

By Thomas Watson, AMI ITAK V9 I11 Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) promises real-time visibility of asset inventory by automatically updating the asset repository as assets move through an environment, with little to no errors. RFID also delivers data in real-time, with little to no human intervention, allowing users to spend time adding value to the organization elsewhere. This article outlines ...