Forvan Technology Services Inc.

Software Inventory and Asset Management

Keeping a detailed list of your hardware and software is becoming increasingly important. The more computers and peripherals a company has, the more it has to lose. Theft of laptops, external drives, and even software has been widespread in the corporate world.

It’s important to track your inventory and create a detailed list of your computer assets, so that you know exactly who has what!

In the event of a fire many companies would not be prepared to give a detailed hardware and software list to their insurer. Often items are overlooked when filing a claim and those missing items can cost you a great deal of money to replace.

But hardware is just one consideration, with the tightening up of software licences; software compliance is becoming an important issue for many companies. And continually used products, such as Windows and Office, now have built in communication features that can detect piracy and with fines for piracy in the thousands of dollars, it’s vital to keep track of your software inventory to prove compliance.

Software licences can be a substantial investment, so when it comes time to purchase additional licenses or move from one major software package to another, you’ll need to be aware of the distinctions between license types and the transferability of those licenses from one user or system to another.

On a regular basis, you should catalogue your software and hardware.
Advanced preparation and a detailed inventory list will make sure that you can proactively evaluate your software and hardware needs and prove compliance should anything be challenged.

Forvan Technology Services Inc will be pleased to help you conduct an inventory review and establish a system that can easily monitor and track the software and hardware you have. Please contact us today for more information.