Smart Asset Management

In a recent discussion that caught fire among IT professionals, a seemingly simple question sparked an intense debate: Should every piece of equipment at an employee's desk have an asset tag? The conversation that followed revealed the complexity of modern asset management, where the intersection of compliance, practicality, and human behavior creates unique challenges for every organization.

As the founder of Shelf, I've witnessed the transformative power of efficient asset tracking across various sectors. Today, I want to focus on how nonprofits, particularly those receiving federal funding, can leverage modern asset management solutions to amplify their impact and streamline operations.

In the ever changing world of IT and asset management, a new question has emerged: How do we mix traditional asset tagging methods with the digital revolution?

Today we are running server upgrades, migrations and general upgrades to prepare for the launch of a new shelf version.

Revolutionize your asset booking process with our new QR Scan-to-Add feature. Now, asset managers can effortlessly add items to bookings by simply scanning QR codes, making the process faster and more intuitive than ever before. Perfect for mobile and tablet users, this feature brings a new level of efficiency to your asset management workflow.

The ROI of asset management varies significantly based on your industry, operational model, and the nature of your assets. Today, I want to dig into this nuanced landscape and challenge some common assumptions.

At Shelf, we're often asked why we don't offer native mobile apps. Today, I want to address this question and share our philosophy on delivering value to our users. Read about our thinking.

One of the most powerful features of Shelf is its ability to import existing asset data via CSV files. To help you get started, we've created a set of industry-specific CSV templates that you can use as a starting point for your own asset management journey.

Every quarter we make a product walkthrough video. Read and see the 2024 Q2 Product Walkthrough video.

We analyzed the most popular PC naming conventions by Sysadmins - what are the most popular ones?

Managing assets is crucial for businesses to run smoothly. An asset registry is a central database that keeps track of a company's assets.In this guide, we'll explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices of setting up an asset registry, and how Shelf can help.

In asset management, not all fields are relevant for every category. For instance, a laptop has a MAC address, but a chair does not. This can lead to cluttered and inefficient asset tracking, making it difficult to find the information you need quickly. Our users have been asking for a way to tailor their custom fields to specific categories, and we're happy to deliver.