It’s fire drill day. The alarms sound, the elevators shut down, and everyone calmly walks (read: mildly panics) down the emergency exit stairs. Once outside, HR does a headcount.
But while everyone’s accounted for – what about your IT equipment?
If your office had to evacuate permanently, would you know where all your laptops, monitors, projectors, phones, and software licences are? Could you provide a list for insurance or recovery? Or would you be left with sticky notes and vague memories?
The Real Risk: Asset Amnesia
You’d be surprised how often companies don’t have a current, accurate view of their IT assets. Devices are handed out, reassigned, or moved between departments with little documentation. Licences are purchased, installed, and forgotten. Old equipment? Probably still in that mystery cupboard no one opens.
In a crisis – whether it’s fire, theft, flood, or just a compliance audit – you need to know what you own, where it is, and who’s responsible for it.
The Simple Fix: Asset Management with AssetExplorer
That’s where ManageEngine AssetExplorer comes in.
It acts as your company’s digital asset register – tracking every piece of hardware and software across your network. From the moment a device is received, AssetExplorer logs it, monitors its lifecycle, and keeps you updated on its status.
Need a report of everything assigned to the marketing team? One click.
Want to know which laptops need to be replaced next quarter? Done.
Looking for unauthorised software before your next audit? Easy.
It’s like an emergency contact list, but for your entire IT inventory.
Fun Fact:
A 2023 industry study found that 60% of organisations couldn’t identify all devices on their network during a security audit. Asset mismanagement isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a major risk.
Why It Matters:
- Improved disaster recovery – Faster claims and replacement if anything goes wrong
- Better compliance – Accurate asset records for auditors and stakeholders
- Tighter security – Know exactly what’s on your network, and what shouldn’t be
- Operational efficiency – No more last-minute scrambles or duplicated purchases
Final Thought:
It’s easy to overlook your IT assets when everything’s running smoothly. But when it counts most – during emergencies, audits, or outages – you’ll wish you had a clear picture.
With ManageEngine AssetExplorer, you don’t have to guess. You’ll know.
