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Software Inventory Tools

A software inventory tool automates the process of identifying and classifying all of the software installed on computers across an organization. Typically, such tools identify software file information such as name, product ID, size, date, path, and version, and whether any particular software installation is standalone or part of a suite. Ideally, administrators can also import licensing details, which are then automatically reconciled with collected software inventory data in order to determine license compliance status. An automated software inventory tool should provide a series of useful reports, and enable you to repeat the inventory at regular intervals or pre-scheduled times.

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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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Six Steps to Software License Compliance
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 inventory tool.