Hands off my assets: 6 asset management packages tested

How we tested

	Asset management  Software reviews:  Altiris Asset Management Suite  AuditWizard  MAXIMO Asset Tracker  Microsoft Distribution and Asset Management Services  Track-It  Specifications  How we tested  Sample scenarios  Editor's choice  About RMIT

Interoperability
Does the package work with a wide variety of hardware and software platforms?

Futureproofing
Are additional modules available to expand the capabilities of the package to suit your needs?

ROI
Comparing features, price and the value each package can provide to the business.

Service
What support is provided as standard and how much will ongoing support end up costing you?

Sample scenario

Company: GY Textiles & Objects. This company is looking for a package that will help it better manage its PCs and other IT assets.

Approximate budget: Open.

Requires: Asset management software for 250 PCs and servers and other associated equipment.

Concerns: The company wants to manage not only the physical assets--whether owned or leased--but also the software licenses and management contracts on each one. Ease of management and the ability to create flexible and useful reports will be the key criteria.

Best solution: Altiris Asset Management Suite fits this GY Textiles & Objects' needs perfectly, providing more functionality than it needs at a price that still beats the competition.

Editor's Choice

Altiris Asset Management Suite

The Altiris Asset Management Suite offers good scalability and is a part of an entire IT management solution. It can manage all your physical assets including PDAs but also the software licenses and contracts associated with all your assets. It does this in a way which is very easy to understand and it's backed up by excellent support offerings.

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