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IT asset discovery and inventory

Discover the essentials of IT asset discovery and inventory, including the benefits of IT asset discovery tools and how to build an effective strategy.

Managing and understanding your IT assets is essential for maintaining efficiency, ensuring security, and planning for growth.

IT asset discovery and inventory helps organizations track and manage their IT assets effectively, reducing risks and improving operational control. But what exactly does this involve, and why is it so important?

Benefits of IT asset discovery and inventory

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Improve IT usage by identifying all assets across your network to get a full view of your IT environment

Detect unauthorized or old devices and software to reduce risk and improve productivity

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Eliminate unused assets and ensure efficient resource allocation

Maintain accurate records for audits to ensure compliance with industry standards

What to look for in the best IT asset discovery tools

When choosing your IT asset discovery tools, you need to 

  • Pick something with automation capabilities: automation makes everything easier. Look for tools that have modern automation capabilities to minimize effort, letting you focus on what matters most 
  • Make it scalable: technology is always changing, so you need to ensure your IT asset discovery tool will grow alongside your organization 
  • Find a tool with integration capabilities: integrate the tool with your existing systems to streamline processes 
  • Get custom reporting: say goodbye to standard, cookie-cutter reports. Get custom reports to see better insights into your assets 
  • Get something with security built-in: cyber security is always a risk, so get a tool with built-in security features to identify vulnerabilities in real-time 

Why choose License Dashboard for IT asset discovery and inventory? 

 

Our solutions are designed to simplify the complexities of asset discovery and inventory, ensuring you have what’s needed to stay ahead. Whether you’re new to IT asset discovery or looking to enhance your current processes, we’re here to help. 

License Dashboard Discovery 

An IT asset inventory solution that monitors application usage and tracks all hardware and software across your organization. 

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License Dashboard ScanWin 

A versatile solution for device discovery and inventory, ScanWin gathers comprehensive information on device hardware, operating systems, and software installation and usage from Windows devices. 

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License Dashboard SAM Essentials 

SAM Essentials helps reduce costs and compliance risks by teaching your team to manage software licenses effectively. 

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Our approach is proactive, and with the support of our software license specialists, our products and services help you stay informed about licensing changes, maintaining compliance and readiness for audit requests. 

 

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IT asset discovery FAQs

IT asset discovery involves identifying and cataloguing all IT assets in your environment, while inventory management focuses on maintaining and tracking those assets over time. When used together, they provide a complete view of your IT infrastructure.

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Yes, most modern IT asset discovery tools are designed to integrate with systems like CMDBs, ITSM platforms, and security solutions. 

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