What elements are typically overlooked until they impact asset performance?

Data management and hygiene are crucial elements that play a significant role in the performance of hardware assets. When organizations overlook these aspects, it can lead to inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information about their assets, which affects decision-making and strategic planning. Proper data management ensures that all asset information is consistent, reliable, and accessible. When data hygiene is neglected, organizations may face issues like duplicate records, incorrect asset statuses, and outdated configurations, which can ultimately result in inefficiencies, increased costs, and potential compliance risks.

Effective data management supports accurate tracking of asset performance, facilitates better vendor management, and enhances the overall lifecycle management of assets. Therefore, the impact of poor data management and hygiene often becomes apparent only when it begins to adversely affect how assets perform, highlighting its importance in hardware asset management practices.