ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs. InvGate Insight

The purchase order module can be very useful if you put a process in place. It is miles ahead of using a spreadsheet or something simple to do purchase orders and track spending. It can be good to keep track of equipment and software you have in house. However it is imperative you have dedicated staff and processes in place to maximize the utility of the software else it can become a white elephant if not implemented properly as it is a complex piece of software that does many things.

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Improve general IT operations through workflow, automation, knowledge base, self-service, and advanced analytic capabilities. Has a self-service portal that gives customers and end-users a better service experience, allowing them to create and [track] incidents and solutions. Incident, problem, and change management. Assets and software management. Very effective business Insights.

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• The asset discovery across the network is great.
• The periodic scanning and updating of asset status is super valuable.
• The software discovery is outstanding. Receiving list of installed software helps greatly with license compliance.

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• Self service portal.
• Streamlined IT support.
• Consolidate IT inventory data.

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• You can fill the database and link it.
• You can also add assets that aren't connected with the offline script, I would prefer to get a .exe but this import XML works well.
• All is handled via the web, I would prefer a GUI standalone client.

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• Manage asset inventory.
• Best ITSM solution.
• Ticketing.

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It is not a perfect solution. I don't believe it is the best software for some of the components it offers but I do like and appreciate what it does offer. It offers complexity and a range of features for a company to take advantage of if planned and implemented properly.

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Altiris is very daunting for users that have never worked with it. AssetExplorer was much easier to use for our team that had no experience with asset management.

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Offers support for the whole assets lifecycle. Use of key internal controls at various stages of asset lifecycle to ensure that business operations and reputation, and employee and customer health and data are not unnecessarily put at risk. InvGate assets help organizations to ensure that corporate and industry governance requirements related to IT assets and their use are adhered to.

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• Allow us to stay in compliance with licensing requirements. We usually have just the right amount of licenses +2 or 3. We don't have to guess on where we are.
• Allows us identify older assets and proactively replace them. Reduces downtime.
• No negative impacts I can think of.

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• Better cost management and decision making.
• Improved IT Support capabilities and operations.
• Better risk management.

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