Express Lane To Software Asset Management

The Metrix client agent is far more accurate than the Windows tracking method. The agent can collect statistics when users launch applications and when they shut them down. On the server side, Metrix then builds a time line for the applications.

Here's the report filtered by users. It clearly shows which users have an Office license.

According to Metrix, Microsoft and many other vendors are more open to negotiating licenses when they know that customers have a tool that collects license metrics.

Step 3: Wrapping Up Collected Reports

After combing through all reports, solution providers can use the Express Software Manager tool to help customers see where all the components are installed. The tool also shows how many machines have the Metrix Client installed. All of the links in the pane are live, and it shows all the machines that are installed.

Solution providers need to know that most companies have policies in place that can help them do the job. Solution providers should not encounter any resistance from end users.