What is IAITAM? International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers, Inc. (“IAITAM”) is the professional association for individuals and organizations involved in any aspect of IT Asset Management (“ITAM”), Software Asset Management (“SAM”), Hardware Asset Management, and the lifecycle processes for IT Asset Management in organizations of every size and industry across the globe. IAITAM officially incorporated in 2002, after years of research and discussion.  Starting in 1998, a group of software and hardware asset managers began meeting to discuss the need for a centralized organization devoted to expanding and codifying information and knowledge within the IT Hardware & Software Asset Management fields. The research led to some specific needs for the newly created profession of IT Asset Manager, including: Advanced training programs needed to be developed to build formal expertise and to gain the professional recognition necessary to function effectively within the IT Asset field There was a definite need on the part of IT Asset Management and Software Asset Management professionals to obtain easy access to vendor neutral answers for specific questions as well as neutral product reviews Professionals needed to have a secure area to frankly discuss mission critical issues within the IT Asset field with other IT Asset Managers;  There is a defined need to educate executive management regarding the benefits of acquiring and retaining trained expertise in the field of IT Asset Management  The IT industry as a whole had not recognized the value of accurately  monitoring IT assets and consequently suffered from over-investment and under-utilized IT assets  IAITAM milestones over the subsequent seven years include the release of the Hardware Asset Management (CHAMP) course in mid 2004 to accompany the existing Software (CSAM) and IT Asset Management (CITAM) courses.  The release of the first ITAK magazine in December of 2004 was also a ground breaking event for the IT Asset Management industry.  No other publication caters directly to the educational needs of this profession. In 2005, IAITAM surpassed the 1000 member mark and in 2006 released the first edition of the IAITAM Best Practice BluePrint, the forerunner to the IAITAM Best Practice Library.  In 2007, IAITAM introduced its Fellowship program for the membership to elect key individuals to represent their needs for the organization and the Employee Awareness Program. In the spring of 2008, with the release of both the complete IAITAM Best Practice Library and the accompanying 10 Virtual Advanced Training courses that follow the IBPL volumes, IAITAM introduced the IT Asset Management Professional Code of Ethics which all IT Asset Management professionals should adhere to. Throughout IAITAM’s history over the past 7 years we have striven to support the IT Asset Management industry through expert training and advice as well as lead the profession down a path of best practice to enhance the business drivers of ROI, Efficiency, Risk Avoidance and Professional Development for themselves and their organizations.  IAITAM's Mission Statement IAITAM’s mission is to provide real-world based skills development opportunities for the IT and business professionals choosing IT Asset Management as the next logical step in their professional careers, and to support IT Asset Managers already setting the standards for successful ITAM business practices such as, saving money, gaining control, reducing risk, increasing accountability and improving performance. About Our Founder Barbara Rembiesa, President Before founding IAITAM, Barbara, was the CEO of Astria Software Services, Inc., a company dedicated to education and consultative services in the ITAM arena.  Barbara has implemented and supervised asset tracking projects, discovery tool implementations and has been brought in as an industry expert to consult major savings and loans, universities, manufacturers and high tech industries throughout the United States.  She has successfully represented corporations in negotiations with compliance agencies for software violations through IAITAM and Astria. Barbara has implemented and designed disaster recovery programs for professional software testing and storage facilities including, but not limited to, off-site storage facilities, and has helped over 200 companies successfully implement improved software and hardware acquisitions programs. As President and Co-founder of IAITAM, Barbara brings over 17 years of industry knowledge and experience to the management of IAITAM, and provides key guidance to it’s Members. Certifications Include: Certified IT Asset Manager - IAITAM Certified Software Manager - Software and Information Industry Association Certified in GASP Implementation and Administration - Attest Systems Certified in TSCensus Implementation - Tally Systems