Using manual processes for software asset management (SAM) increases costs, impedes application rationalization, and exposes companies to data loss and security breaches.
To reduce the risk of cyber-attacks, IT teams need to stay on top of OS updates and patching, as well as upgrading end of support servers and devices. Failure to update these systems leaves companies open to data breaches and ransomware attacks. For regulated industries like financial services and healthcare, these breaches can also result in multi-million-dollar fines from regulators.
At the same time, organizations need a comprehensive view of application usage to identify redundancies and determine if they are overspending on licenses. Manual data collection and analysis makes this a herculean task that few IT teams have bandwidth to address.
ReadyWorks provides a wholistic view of your application estate by aggregating information stored in siloed systems of record including endpoint management systems, SaaS management platforms, discovery tools, DEX systems, CMDBS, and spreadsheets. Use ReadyWorks to fill data gaps by automating the stakeholder interview process using personalized emails and data collection portals. Categorize applications based on number of users, functions supported, or levels of criticality and risk. Use ReadyWorks to identify application versions, redundant applications, and overspend on licenses. Prioritize systems that require an upgrade or patch and orchestrate workflows to ensure action is taken. ReadyWorks does all this quickly without the need for custom scripting.
Integrate key IT and business systems to get an accurate inventory of all applications mapped to hardware, users, databases, and interdependencies.
Easily categorize applications (critical, important, or low risk) and automate the process for testing and certifying critical applications.
Automate communications to app owners and stakeholders for data attestation and to collect missing information.
Quickly identify redundant applications and automate surveys to help determine if applications can be consolidated and if the number of licenses can be reduced.
Identify thresholds for application scoring (e.g., apps that are critical to running the business, the number of machines apps are installed on, etc.) to simplify decision making for application testing, rationalization, and right sizing the number of licenses required.
Log all activities taken with respect to app testing and certification.
Automatically update all systems of records with new / corrected information.
Confidently respond to security and compliance audits with highly accurate, validated asset data.
ReadyWorks Software Asset Management Conductor contains all the integrations, analytics, tools, & workflows required to orchestrate IT asset lifecycle management processes:
Integrate key IT and business systems to get an accurate inventory of all applications mapped to hardware, users, databases, and interdependencies.
Easily categorize applications (critical, important, or low risk) and automate the process for testing and certifying critical applications.
Automate communications to app owners and stakeholders for data attestation and to collect missing information.
Quickly identify redundant applications and automate surveys to help determine if applications can be consolidated and if the number of licenses can be reduced.
Identify thresholds for application scoring (e.g., apps that are critical to running the business, the number of machines apps are installed on, etc.) to simplify decision making for application testing, rationalization, and right sizing the number of licenses required.
Log all activities taken with respect to app testing and certification.
Automatically update all systems of records with new / corrected information.
Confidently respond to security and compliance audits with highly accurate, validated asset data.
Identify and eliminate redundant applications and overspend on licenses.
Identify security vulnerabilities to reduce the risk of sensitive data being exposed or ransomware attacks that can harm your company’s reputation and result in significant financial impacts.
When IT systems are reliable and perform as expected, employees and customers are more likely to be satisfied with their experience.
By proactively managing software assets, avoid unexpected downtime caused by system failures.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. This is particularly important for businesses in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and government.