AssetCenter

SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Consolidated, automated contract management

Software purchases represent a growing percentage of the IT budget, but software is often IT’s most under-managed asset. Without effective policies and procedures to ensure software license compliance, companies are forced to over-purchase (which wastes money) or under-purchase (which risks substantial penalties).

MANAGING LICENSES, ENTITLEMENTS AND utilisation

AssetCenter Software Asset Management aggregates software-related data into a centralised repository that enables the systematic management of software assets. It also draws contractual and expense data (terms, conditions, assignment of assets and more), and associates new invoices with license agreements to establish a current and complete baseline for software management.

Using the data from automated asset discovery tools such as Peregrine’s Enterprise Discovery, AssetCenter Software Asset Management tracks software installation details and reconciles licenses against installations, entitlements and actual usage. By alerting you when license limits are approaching, it helps ensure compliance with software agreements, and avoid costly audits and penalties. By comparing installed software to the Definitive Software Library (an ITIL-related concept), AssetCenter Software Asset Management also detects unauthorized software, helping you comply with infrastructure security requirements.

CREATING SOFTWARE CONTRACTS

AssetCenter Software Asset Management provides a step-by-step process for creating software contracts. Administrators can easily link contracts to specific hardware and software assets, and automate validation and end-of-term processes

CUTTING COSTS THROUGH CONTROL AND CONSOLIDATION

AssetCenter Software Asset Management reduces costs by helping IT:

Automate the software request and procurement process Standardize the software procurement process and enforce entitlement controls Take advantage of volume buying opportunities Consolidate software installations to reduce license fees, and redeploy existing licenses where they're needed most Reduce service and support costs by accurately identifying unauthorized software installations Protect the infrastructure against the risk of serious disruptions, and reduce service and support costs Manage the full lifecycle of software assets using proven and
documented industry best practices
Getting the most from these contracts requires a clear understanding of how each asset gets serviced, what the applicable warranty terms are, and how repair costs are allocated. AssetCenter Contracts delivers this information, tracking work orders and linking them to the appropriate contracts and assets, along with all associated costs.