IT Asset Management (ITAM) is the set of business practices for managing the lifecycle of an organisation's IT hardware and software assets, from procurement and deployment through maintenance to disposal. Effective ITAM provides full inventory visibility, reduces loss, ensures licence compliance, and streamlines the assignment and recovery of equipment. Smart locker solutions automate secure storage, distribution, and retrieval of IT equipment within corporate environments, enabling employees to collect or return devices at any time without IT staff presence. Columat's smart locker platform supports ITAM processes by providing a traceable, automated custody chain for IT assets. Related concepts include smart lockers and facility management.
