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Device42 is a robust and comprehensive data center and network management software designed by IT engineers to help them discover, document and manage Data Centers and overall IT. Device42 provides actionable insight into enterprise infrastructures. It clearly identifies hardware, software, services, and network interdependencies. It also features powerful visualizations and an easy-to-use user interface, webhooks and APIs. Device42 can help you plan for network changes and reduce MTTR in case of an unexpected outage. It provides everything you need for maintenance, audits and warranty, license certificate, warranty and lifecycle management, passwords/secrets and inventory, asset tracking and budgeting, building rooms and rack layouts... Device42 can integrate with your favorite IT management tools. This includes integration with SIEM, CM and ITSM; data mapping; and many more! As part of the Freshworks family, we are committed to, and you should expect us to provide even better solutions and continued support for our global customers and partners, just as we always have.

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