ManageEngine Endpoint Central provides an ongoing and thorough inventory of both hardware and software assets across all managed endpoints, offering IT departments complete insight into the applications installed, their versions, and how licenses are utilized throughout the organization.
The tool's license compliance tracking feature helps organizations identify instances of over-licensing and under-licensing, allowing them to optimize their software expenditures and avoid potential compliance issues during audits.
Additionally, by monitoring software usage, it distinguishes between actively used applications and those that are not, facilitating informed decisions regarding license renewals and consolidations. The automatic detection of newly installed software keeps the asset inventory updated without requiring manual input, while comprehensive software inventory reports equip IT and procurement teams with the necessary data to negotiate vendor agreements, plan renewals, and demonstrate compliance to auditors—all from a single, unified endpoint management interface.