Hardware Asset Management
Why choose MC Services for hardware asset management?
Track all company hardware through a centralized inventory that provides full device visibility.
Manage device lifecycles with standardized processes for acquisition, assignment, and retirement.
Minimize device loss by documenting custody transfers and maintaining verified chain-of-custody.
Plan hardware upgrades using detailed reports on asset age, condition, and warranty status.
Control hardware expenses with reports on asset value, depreciation, and actual usage.
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What Clients Say About Our Hardware Asset Management
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Ben was amazing and was incredibly thorough in ensuring that our needs were met. Big credit to him and to the entire MC Services team!
We brought MC Services in after we decided to move on from our last IT partner. Their highly-capable people were with us through every step of the transition and able to figure out our business complexities. Ultimately, they offered a managed system that has been incredibly critical to our company’s success.
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Why Our Hardware Asset Management Streamlines Efficiency
Outdated or underperforming hardware can disrupt workflows and drive up support costs. Many businesses miss early signs of underperformance, which can lead to emergency replacements that come with unplanned expenses.
You can avoid that situation with MC Services. We conduct quarterly reviews that include a full audit of user devices. We track hardware performance, identify aging equipment, and flag devices that no longer fit your service plan. You gain the insights needed to upgrade devices before they impact productivity.
Stay ahead of aging hardware and keep your business running smoothly.
Tracking hardware manually often leads to incomplete records and overlooked devices. Without an accurate inventory, businesses struggle with compliance, security risks, and inefficient asset management. This can result in wasted costs and operational gaps.
Talk to MC Services to find out how you can use IT system inventory management to maintain an accurate record of all hardware assets. Each device is tracked from procurement through decommissioning. You gain complete visibility across the hardware lifecycle.
This visibility improves compliance and strengthens security. Your IT team can manage hardware more effectively and make informed decisions.
Even with clear goals, navigating hardware choices takes time and expertise. Without a detailed evaluation, you may risk selecting devices that do not fully align with your performance needs or budget.
MC Services provides procurement consulting to help you choose hardware that meets current demands and supports future growth. Our team assesses reliability, compatibility, and cost to guide each purchasing decision.
Partner with us to simplify your hardware purchasing process.
Manual Apple device setup adds time and increases the chance of inconsistent configurations. Without centralized control, your IT team spends more effort on repetitive setup tasks.
MC Services can configure Apple Business Manager for you so you can have centralized control over Apple device provisioning. Devices can be enrolled in mobile device management (MDM) automatically. IT teams can pre-configure settings, apps, and security policies before deployment.
This reduces setup time and creates a uniform device experience across your organization. You lower long-term support costs and streamline Apple device management.
Hardware can be lost or mismanaged when inventory changes go untracked. Gaps in documentation create confusion about where devices are and how they are used.
So, let MC Services monitor all hardware inventory changes, including additions, removals, and reassignments. Our process maintains accurate records and documents how devices move through your organization.
You’ll improve accountability and reduce asset loss. Gain full visibility and control across your hardware inventory.
Hardware failures cause about 30% to 60% of all IT system failures. That’s why it’s so important to have reliable IT hardware repair services at the ready. Leaving a device unrepaired for too long can eventually lead to system-wide disruptions.
MC Services can handle troubleshooting, upgrades, cabling, and component replacements across all operating systems. However, we also employ Apple-certified experts who can provide a deep analysis of any issue your Mac devices have.
Rely on our 100+ years of combined expertise to maintain the performance and reliability of all of your hardware.
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Maintain Hardware Health Across All Locations
Managing hardware across multiple locations can strain IT resources. Delayed updates, unresolved issues, and inconsistent performance often arise when teams rely on manual oversight.
MC Services will utilize remote monitoring and management to maintain hardware health across your entire environment. Our technicians update devices, resolve issues, and optimize performance without requiring onsite visits. You benefit from real-time oversight and rapid response.
Centralized management will keep your operations efficient and every device’s performance consistent. Stay productive with hardware that works as expected everywhere.
Protect Your Hardware Investments
Early device failures can disrupt operations and create unplanned support costs. Often, mistakes during setup or hidden defects are the cause of early problems that affect how new devices perform.
That’s why MC Services offers a 90-day warranty for hardware services and storage media. If problems appear during this time, we fix them. Our warranty also covers setup work to help prevent issues caused during installation.
We stand behind the quality of the work that we do so you can enjoy more reliable devices and fewer repairs.
Hardware Inventory Control Starts With Hardware Asset Management
Talk to our team of experts to prevent asset loss and enhance asset performance.
Stay Ahead of Hardware Renewals
Managing warranty expirations and end-of-support dates takes time and focus. Still, missed renewals can lead to gaps in coverage, unexpected costs, and unplanned downtime.
Let MC Services handle renewals for hardware nearing warranty expiration or end-of-support dates on your behalf. With our help, you’ll stay current on coverage and avoid the risk of using unsupported devices.
This service helps you protect your hardware investments and plan ahead with confidence. We take care of the technical details so you can focus on your business.
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Hardware Asset Management FAQs
Businesses that rely on IT hardware for daily operations need hardware asset management.
This includes professional services firms, healthcare providers, banks, retail chains, government offices, and schools. These organizations use computers, servers, networking equipment, and storage devices across multiple users and locations.
Managing hardware helps control costs, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent performance throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Without hardware asset management, businesses lose visibility into their IT assets. This weakens inventory control, complicates maintenance planning, and creates tracking challenges. IT teams often spend excess time managing devices manually. Gaps in asset records can also impact compliance efforts and create audit risks.
Consequences include:
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Extended downtime due to delayed device repairs
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Increased hardware costs from unnecessary purchases
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Exposure to security threats from unmanaged devices
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Fines or penalties from failed compliance audits
You should update your hardware asset inventories on a regular schedule to maintain accuracy and support effective management.
For most organizations, updating inventories quarterly works well. In fast-changing environments with frequent hardware moves or replacements, monthly updates may be needed.
In addition to scheduled updates, you should update your inventories immediately after adding, moving, or decommissioning any equipment.
This practice helps maintain reliable records and supports better decision-making.
A hardware asset database should capture details that help track, manage, and maintain each device throughout its lifecycle.
Key information you must track includes:
- Asset type
- Model
- Serial number
- Purchase date
- Warranty status
- Location
- Assigned user
- Ownership details
- Configuration data
- Maintenance history
- Software installed
By keeping this information current, businesses can plan replacements, manage warranties, support compliance needs, and reduce the risk of device loss or misuse.
Our hardware asset management services help you lower IT costs by improving inventory accuracy and planning.
We track each device’s lifecycle so you can replace hardware at the right time instead of making unnecessary purchases. We can also manage warranty and support contracts to help you use existing coverage.
Accurate records reduce time spent on manual tracking and troubleshooting, which helps control labor costs across your IT operations.