Express Metrix - Software Audit Tools to Ensure Software License Compliance

Software Audits

A software audit compares the number of software licenses purchased with the actual number of copies of software installed in an organization. They are generally conducted to avoid copyright infringement or piracy penalties associated with having unlicensed applications. The process should ideally include an audit of software usage in order to ensure that licensed applications are being utilized effectively, and that more licenses are not purchased than are actually needed.

Products that automate the software audit process ideally match both software inventory and usage data with purchasing details, so that one's licensing position can be easily ascertained. For more information on how to conduct an internal software audit, see Six Steps to Software License Compliance.

Learn More About Express Metrix Products

Express Software Manager^®

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

Express Inventory^®

Express Inventory is a hardware and software auditing 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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30-Day Evaluation
Try Express Software Manager free for 30 days, and discover its powerful hardware and software auditing capabilities.

Online Product Demonstration
View a brief online demonstration of Express Software Manager to see how it can assist you with hardware and software audits.

Six Steps to Completing a Software Audit and Ensuring Compliance – While Saving Money
This step-by-step guide provides an overview of the issues you'll need to explore when seeking to understand your license compliance status, correcting license deficits, and selecting a software audit tool.