Software Distribution Services

Challenges

Challenges

Challenges

Functionality depends on agent installs and agent availability
Snapshots with low return rate
Proprietary CMDB or high integration costs with existing CMDB
Discovery for known executables only
Versions of SW not always discoverable
High costs to respond to SW license audits

Solution

Challenges

Challenges

Agent free remote inventory of HW and SW for endpoint devices connected to the network
Ability to detect devices upon connection to the NW, driving near 100% inventory over time
Publication of inventory information to client defined format for import into CMDB or data warehouse

Benefits

Challenges

Benefits

Forced discovery as soon as the device connects to the NW
Reduced costs for SW license audits
SW licensing compliance and auditability
Improved relationship with software suppliers.
Ability to control, manage and optimize software license costs.
Up-to-date and complete inventory as the basis for planning and device management