IT Asset Audit

IT Asset Audit and Inventory

Technical Inventory of Your Corporate IT Estate

MGK Tech identifies, inventories and documents corporate IT assets to provide a structured overview of the hardware estate, from individual workstations to devices distributed across multiple locations.

The audit can cover the entire IT estate or specific categories of equipment. The level of detail is defined according to the devices involved, the locations included and the information the organisation needs to collect.

IT Estate Mapping

What Is an IT Asset Audit?

For MGK Tech, an IT asset audit is a process involving the inventory and technical assessment of corporate IT equipment. Its purpose is to collect reliable information about the devices within the organisation’s IT estate and organise it in a structured way.

The inventory gives the organisation a clearer understanding of its hardware estate and provides a useful basis for planning refresh projects, reallocations, collections or subsequent asset assessment activities.

Outdated IT Inventory

When the existing equipment list no longer reflects the actual IT estate, an audit can be used to create an updated inventory of corporate hardware.

Hardware Refresh Projects

Before replacing laptops, desktops, servers or other equipment, the assets involved can be identified and assessed as part of the project.

Multi-Site Projects

The inventory can also be organised for organisations with equipment distributed across multiple locations, with the scope of the audit agreed in advance.

Assets That Can Be Audited

Which IT Assets Can Be Included in the Audit?

The inventory can cover the main types of equipment found within a corporate IT estate. The information collected is adapted to each type of device.

  • Laptops
  • Desktop PCs
  • Workstations
  • Servers
  • Storage Systems
  • Monitors
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Multifunction Devices
  • Other IT Equipment
Operational Process

How an IT Estate Audit Works

The process is adapted to the number of assets, the locations involved, the type of equipment and the level of detail required by the customer.

  1. Scope

    The locations, device categories and assets to be included in the inventory are defined.

  2. Identification

    Each device is identified using the available information, such as manufacturer, model and serial number.

  3. Configuration

    The hardware specifications relevant to each specific type of device are recorded.

  4. Technical Assessment

    When included in the project, the technical condition of the equipment and its components can be assessed.

  5. Reporting

    The collected data is organised into an inventory or final report agreed with the customer.

Technical Data

What Information Is Collected During an IT Asset Audit?

The information collected depends on the type of equipment. A laptop, server or printer, for example, requires a different set of technical data.

Asset Identification

Manufacturer, model, serial number, product type and physical characteristics useful for identifying and classifying the equipment.

Hardware Configuration

Where applicable, the audit can record CPU, RAM, the number and type of drives, network interfaces, RAID configurations and other technical specifications.

Device-Specific Information

The inventory may include different data depending on the asset, such as desktop or tower form factor, display size and touchscreen functionality, or print speed and toner level for printing equipment.

The Required Level of Detail Is Defined in Advance

Not every piece of information is required for every project. The audit data set is therefore agreed according to the equipment involved and the customer’s objectives.

Inventory Management

Multi-Site Audits and Existing IT Inventories

The project can also be organised when the IT estate is distributed across multiple locations or when the organisation already has an inventory that needs to be checked or supplemented.

Multi-Site IT Audits

MGK Tech can plan audit activities involving multiple corporate locations, defining the scope and the equipment to be inventoried with the customer.

Technical activities can be organised throughout Italy, including the islands.

Integration with Existing Inventories

If the organisation already has an inventory of its IT estate, the audit can be organised using the information already available.

This allows the project to focus on the data that needs to be verified, updated or completed.

Assets Taken into Custody

Technical Assessment of IT Equipment

When the audit is carried out on a batch of equipment taken into custody by MGK Tech, the project can include additional technical activities required to complete the assessment of the devices.

Secure Data Erasure

When required by the project, data stored on the devices can be securely erased before subsequent technical activities are carried out.

Operating System Reinstallation

After data management activities, the operating system can be reinstalled when required to continue with the technical assessment of the equipment.

Hardware Testing

The device can undergo technical testing to verify its operation and identify any missing or non-functioning components.

Documentation

IT Asset Inventory and Audit Report

The information collected during the audit is organised into a final document that provides the organisation with a structured overview of the devices assessed.

The content of the report is defined according to the project and the level of detail agreed with the customer.

  • Manufacturer, model and asset identifiers
  • Device serial number
  • Device type and recorded hardware specifications
  • Device-specific information required for each equipment category
  • Outcome of any technical assessments included in the project
IT Asset Management

From the IT Audit to the Next Stage of Your Hardware Project

Once the assets have been inventoried and assessed, the information collected can be used to organise the next steps according to the organisation’s requirements.

IT Asset Disposition

When the audit forms part of an end-of-life project, MGK Tech can also manage the subsequent collection, processing and potential value recovery of the hardware.

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Service Quotation

How Much Does an IT Asset Audit Cost?

IT asset audit services are provided on a quotation basis.

The quotation can be determined according to the location, the number of working days required, the number of assets involved and the level of detail requested for the inventory.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About IT Asset Audits

How is an audit of a corporate IT estate carried out?

The project begins by defining the equipment and locations to be included in the inventory. The assets are then identified and the technical information required for each type of device is collected. When a batch of equipment is taken into custody for a more detailed technical assessment, the work can also include hardware testing and other activities agreed with the customer.

What information is collected during an IT asset audit?

The inventory can include manufacturer, model, serial number, product type and hardware configuration. Depending on the equipment, MGK Tech can record CPU, RAM, the number and type of drives, network interfaces, RAID configurations and other device-specific technical information.

Which devices can be included in the audit?

The service can cover laptops, desktop PCs, workstations, servers, storage systems, monitors, smartphones, tablets, printers, scanners, multifunction devices and other equipment within the organisation’s IT estate.

Can an IT audit be carried out across multiple locations?

Yes. MGK Tech can organise projects involving multiple corporate locations by defining the equipment and scope of the inventory in advance.

Can the audit be integrated with an existing IT inventory?

Yes. If the organisation already has its own inventory, the audit can take the available data into account and focus on the information that needs to be verified, updated or supplemented.

Is a final audit report provided?

The information collected is organised into a final report or asset inventory. Its content and level of detail are defined according to the equipment involved and the customer’s requirements.

How much does an IT asset audit cost?

The service is provided on a quotation basis. The cost can depend on the number of assets, the locations involved, the duration of the project and the level of detail required.

Need to Inventory or Update Your Corporate IT Estate?

Tell us the approximate number of assets, the types of devices involved and the relevant locations. MGK Tech can define the scope of the audit and prepare an assessment for your project.

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