There are three basic elements that form the basis of what customers are trying to achieve. Creating the asset repository or database. Physical collection of asset data Asset Ownership We will take the ownership and configuration database and produce reports and metrics that contain information about the assets the customer has purchased. This process will allow you to implement and integrate tools for software distribution, remote configuration management and software support. The total cost of ownership can be determined.
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Without accurate asset inventories or realistic amortization, the IT asset base cannot be accurately calculated. Software and hardware can be upgraded more efficiently using centralized distribution tools when there is a standardized process for asset discovery and auto scanning. A workable process is created for software licensing. Without an accurate record of licenses compared to users, IT managers can make only educated guesses about the number of software product licenses required. Control and standardization are centralized.