Express
Software Manager—PC Audit Software
Express Software Manager gives you the knowledge you need
to properly manage and control your desktop environment. Get
a complete picture of your IT assets with Express Software
Manager.
Ensure license compliance by auditing the software installed
Save money on licenses and maintenance fees by removing
software applications that are no longer used
Organize technology migration and upgrade efforts by auditing
each PC's hardware and memory information
Reduce help desk costs by enforcing a desktop standard
and locking out undesirable applications
Negotiate better maintenance and support contracts with
a complete understanding of what software is being used
in your environment
Manage concurrent licenses by metering users according
to your agreement and IT policies
Integrated PC Inventory and Software Usage Metering
Express Software Manager integrates PC inventory and software
usage metering data, which is presented to you in comprehensive
reports.
Inventory your IT assets and collect software and hardware
audit information such as:
Software file data, including name, size, date, path, and
version.
Hardware information including computer name, CPU type
and speed, memory, disk space and serial number.
Meter the software usage in your environment and:
Automatically discover new applications introduced onto
the network
Prove license compliance for concurrently licensed programs
Lock out undesirable applications such as executable viruses
or games
Express Software Manager provides inventory and metering
features that combine data in comprehensive and up-to-date
reports. This information enables you to make informed decisions
for your environment. Use Express Software Manager as a
PC audit tool for all the desktops on your LAN—and
remote users too.
Express Reports: Information You Need
Because your ultimate goal is information, Express Software
Manager includes two types of reports.
The Express Reports module is a comprehensive reporting
and filtering tool based on Crystal Reports. It is typically
installed on the administrator's workstation, though it
can also be installed on other machines. The pre-configured
reports include categories such as software and hardware
inventory, usage metering, and high-level management reports.
Use Express web reports make information available to a
wider audience, such as purchasing agents or upper-level
managers using a web browser.