Company Description:
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) is a leading provider of infrastructure software and services to over 50,000 customers in 43 countries. With more than 20 years of experience in data center, workgroup and desktop solutions, Novell's 6,000 employees, 5,000 partners and support centers around the world are meeting customer requirements for identity-driven computing and Linux solutions. By providing enterprise-class software and support for commercial and open source software, Novell delivers increased operating flexibility and choice at a lower total cost of ownership. More information about Novell can be found at http://www.novell.com.

Novell offers the following software audit tool:

• ZENworks Asset Management - Integrated Asset, License, and Usage Tracking

For Further information:
Sales:
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Technical Support:
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Free 90-day eval:
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Product Description:
Novell® ZENworks® Asset Management integrates asset inventory, software usage and license reconciliation to provide the most complete, accurate view of software installations and license compliance available. The combination of hardware, software and purchasing data enables you to get a complete view of your IT assets. This ensures license compliance and eliminates software overspending, so you purchase only the licenses your organization needs.Get a license view of your software inventory.

Reconcile the applications that are pertinent to your business with your software purchase data. Software-purchase data. Your company may be at risk due to illegal usage of software. The key to mitigating the risks associated with an audit, and avoiding the related costs, is to show due diligence through an ongoing compliance program. Reduce software and support costs. Your company may be buying more software licenses and maintenance coverage than it really needs. With reports that illustrate installation, usage and purchases, you will quickly find ways to save.

Prepare for vendor negotiations. You will secure the best deals when you enter negotiations armed with reports that show exactly how many licenses you really need. Avoid audit stress. Eliminate manual inventories and the time it takes to sort through file cabinets and financial systems to find*and then reconcile*purchased licenses with installed applications.

Based on patented inventory methodology, ZENworks Asset Management provides you with reliable feedback for efficient asset management processes and helps you avoid costly license-compliance fines and litigation.

Novell ZENworks Asset Management includes:

• Asset Inventory
• Software Compliance
• Usage

System Requirements:
http://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/assetmanagement/sysreqs.html