NOTE 1 This document is intended to be used for managing ITassets in particular, but it can also be applied to other asset types. It can be suitable, in whole or in part, for managing embedded software and firmware, however its use for these purposes has not been determined. It is not intended for managing informationassets per se, i.e. it is not intended for managing information as an asset independent of hardware and softwareassets. Certain types of data and information are covered, such as data and information about ITassets in scope, and depending on how the scope is defined, it can cover digital information content assets. See the Introduction for an explanation about ITassets.

NOTE 2 This document does not specify financial, accounting, or technical requirements for managing specific ITasset types.

NOTE 3 For the purposes of this document, the term “ITassetmanagement system” is used to refer to a management system for ITasset management.