As technology budgets continue to remain stagnant (IDC expects only a 2.6 percent increase in spending this year), companies need to find – and eliminate – the hidden software costs that can drain IT funds. What are some of the best ways to reduce hidden software costs? Eliminate Extra Licenses Gartner believes that US businesses overbuy licenses for 60 percent of their software portfolio. This creates hidden software costs in the form of excess vendor [...]

Recent studies demonstrate just how big the problem of IT resource abuse by end users has become. In fact, IT managers claim that employee misuse of IT systems is even more worrisome that potential attacks by hackers and other outside threats. IT asset management solutions can help businesses of all types and sizes to detect – and proactively prevent – abuse of their IT systems. What exactly constitutes IT resource abuse? Most firms will agree [...]

The potential costs associated with IT asset theft are astonishing. For example, a 2007 report published by DataMonitor claims that the average laptop holds commercially sensitive content and intellectual property valued at approximately $972,000. Therefore, companies need to take aggressive measures to secure their technology components and proactively prevent incidents asset theft. Many experts believe that the key to securing laptops, PCs, handheld devices, and other assets is through the implementation and use of automated [...]

When it comes to successful, broad-reaching IT inventory management, nothing is more important than visibility. Knowing what you have, where it is, what is connected to it, who is using it, and how it is being used is the key to preserving the integrity of your infrastructure, and maximizing the value of your technology investments. But, there are other factors to consider when outlining your IT inventory management strategy. Below are five steps for more [...]

PCs and laptops, as well as the peripherals that are attached to them, are more technologically advanced than ever before. Additionally, the number of software applications installed on them has grown exponentially, and the way they are used by employees has become far more sophisticated. Add to the fact that some desktops are physically moving between departments and locations, and you can see why it has become increasingly difficult for IT teams to effectively track [...]

The SAManage IT Asset Management service includes a comprehensive, feature-rich module for IT Inventory Management. This module dramatically increases efficiency and accuracy by improving the way software, hardware, and other technology assets are identified and tracked throughout their life cycle. SAManage makes it easy to know which assets an organization have and keep track of their status and physical location. Computer Inventory Management Powerful, yet intuitive functionality make it easy for IT staff to manage [...]