ISO 19770

The International Standard for IT Asset Management (ITAM)

ISO/IEC 19770 is a multi-part standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to guide the governance and management of IT assets. It is especially vital for organizations using complex, cloud-based, or hybrid IT environments.

The standard covers a range of topics across its parts, including:

1. Part 1: IT Asset Management System (ITAMS) – Requirements for implementing a management system
2. Part 2: Software Identification Tags – Standardized tagging to enable automated inventory and compliance
3. Part 3: Entitlement Management – Managing license rights and usage efficiently
4. Part 5: Overview and Vocabulary – Common language for ITAM activities
5. Part 6: IT Asset Disposal – Guidelines for securely and sustainably retiring assets

Together, these components ensure organizations have a complete, auditable, and optimized view of their IT assets.

Efficiency. Accountability. Risk Control.

💼 For IT & Operations

1. Accurate asset inventory across hardware, software, and cloud
2. Standardized asset lifecycle processes from acquisition to disposal
3. Less downtime and fewer IT support issues due to better visibility

🛡 For Compliance & Audit

1. Clear documentation for internal and external audits
2. Reduced legal and financial exposure from unlicensed software
3. Alignment with other frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT)

📈 For Business Leaders

1. Better ROI on IT investments
2. Lower total cost of ownership (TCO)
3. Strategic decision-making enabled by data-driven insights

🌱 For Sustainability Goals

1. Responsible disposal and recycling of IT assets
2. Reduced environmental footprint from better asset planning