Toward a Universal Condition‑Scoring Rubric for IT Asset Management: Bridging a Standards Gap Using Cross‑Industry Evidence

IT Asset Management (ITAM) lacks a formal, standardized condition‑scoring rubric for evaluating the physical state of IT hardware. In contrast, infrastructure and facilities asset‑management disciplines employ mature, validated condition‑rating frameworks such as the 1–5 and 1–10 grading scales found in the International Infrastructure Management Manual and related sectoral guidance. This paper examines this gap by reviewing ISO 55000 and ISO/IEC 19770 standards, analyzing cross‑industry condition assessment practices, and identifying transferable elements that could strengthen ITAM methodologies. A universal, analytic rubric is proposed—scored using three measurable criteria and mapped to internationally recognizable condition‑rating scales. The paper also outlines a validation protocol incorporating pilot testing, inter‑rater reliability measurement, and lifecycle‑aligned evaluation. Establishing a universal rubric has the potential to improve lifecycle forecasting, asset valuation, auditability, consistency across ITAD programs, and alignment with broader enterprise asset‑management frameworks.