client's testimontial:
"The reason for performing a software audit was the Government Bill no. 624/2001 - "Rules and Methods for Securing Control of Computer Applications Use" in state administration.
Thanks to the fact that during the past two years we moved onto the MS Windows 2000 platform we benefited from a homogeneous environment from the beginning of the project. Considering that we installed and routinely used Microsoft SMS Server, we were determined to use as much of its built-in functionality for performing the software audit as possible."

the reasons for purchasing AuditPro:
We realised that Microsoft SMS Server was not the tool for executing the audit - it is possible to use it for collecting data about software and hardware from individual computers, but processing and analysing the data is very demanding. We also needed a comfortable interface with specialised tools - repetition and comparison of audits, quality recording of software, sufficient output of findings and first-class analytical functions.

experience:
From the beginning we viewed the software audit as a one-off inventory of the computer network that was necessary to link with a scheme of technical and administrative precautions. We are required to comply with this scheme and monitor it regularly.
The condition of the network changes dynamically in response to the behaviour of its users. It is not possible to put a stop to the installation of personal software without enforcing precautions that might significantly restrict people's work.
The most expedient solution is the application of software management tools.
Permanent monitoring of licences and un-installations and administrator's quick action against forbidden operations significantly decrease their occurrence.
The planning of software purchases is easy thanks to quality statistics - no wastage, no more licences than are actually needed. Furthermore, user facilities can be better matched with their actual needs. AuditPro meets all our expectations.

conclusion:
Implementation of the system, the entire process of the software audit and all the activities that followed were completed on schedule. The outcomes enabled us to prepare the final report in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the Government Bill.
Considering these facts and the affordable price of the product, we decided to use AuditPro for regular audits and the maintenance of software licences and hardware in the future.
Following our experience we have recommended the use of this tool to all departments within the Ministry.

Parameters

No. of computers:	700
No. of locations:	3
Solution:	deployment of AuditPro
Date:	2003

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