xAssets Network Discovery
is a complete solution that includes
Software Asset Management functionality as part of the core product.
The product is designed to meet the scalability needs and extensive configuration
requirements of very large enterprises, while also delivering the needs
of Medium Size Enterprises with minimal configuration. Small Enterprises are also accommodated
through use of a standard product, "out of the box".
Discover Software Installed on PCs across the Network using Multiple Discovery Techniques
Analyse Software Installed on PCs across the Network
Import Software License Purchases
Match Software License Purchases against Usage on the Network
Manage Support Agreements and other Software Related Contracts
Purchase Software Licenses in advance of going underlicensed
Receive notifications when a user installs software
Remove unauthorised software installations, freeing up licenses and reducing support incidents
Classification of Software according to Risk, Importance and Licensing
Import Software License Purchases and match off against discovered titles
Discovery is fast and very low bandwidth and nothing is installed on Desktops
Assign software licenses to specific PC's
Standardised Reports on Compliance Position are part of the core product
Adapt the system through configuration to your specific requirements
Integration with SMS, Active Directory and other products
Email Alerts
The discovery processes uses a wide variety of discovery techniques to collect
Software information from assets across the network including the following:
Operating Systems Version and Edition
Sql Server Licensing Model Identification
AutoRun entries from Local User and System Registry
Software is discovered and identified from executable file headers AND from registry entries
Services running on both Servers and Desktops
Antivirus software is recognised and classified
Detailed Hardware Asset Information including Monitors, VM Hosts and Devices
Software Recognition in
xAssets Network Discovery
is complmented by a manual recognition process.
We receive unrecognised software lists from customers on a regular basis,
and these items are manually investigated by our staff
and added to the software recognition database. xAssets feeds software recognition data to your
local installation or hosted installation on a regular basis, so unrecognised software is always
dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.
