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PC Inventory Software

PC inventory software gathers both application and hardware configuration details from PCs and ideally reconciles this data with associated purchasing details. PC inventory software typically collects application data including: name, product ID, size, date, path, version, and whether the installation is standalone or part of a suite. A PC inventory should also reveal hardware details including: computer name, manufacturer, CPU type and speed, memory, available disk space, network card address and manufacturer, serial number, and any custom hardware parameters you specify. Ideally, PC inventory software can also track purchasing data such as: number of licenses, serial numbers, maintenance or lease expiration dates, purchase order details, and additional parameters you specify.

PC inventories can be conducted for a number of reasons including determining license compliance status, planning for technology migrations or upgrades, streamlining help desk processes, identifying unauthorized programs or devices, or simply taking stock of what is installed across the desktop environment. While it is possible to conduct a PC inventory manually, it is generally very time-consuming and error-prone, especially if there are more than a few PCs. Automated inventory tools significantly reduce the time involved in conducting a PC inventory.

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Express Software Manager^®

Express Software Manager is a powerful suite that integrates PC hardware and software inventory, application metering, and purchasing data into a complete IT asset management solution. The suite includes Express Inventory and Express Meter.

Express Inventory^®

Express Inventory is a hardware and software inventory tool that provides a comprehensive summary of all PC assets installed across your desktop and server environment, and enables you to easily determine your license compliance status.

Express Meter^®

Express Meter is a software metering tool that allows you to track application usage across your organization, as well as restrict access to programs that are concurrently licensed or pose a risk to security or productivity.

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