Altair Desktop Software Usage Analytics (DSUA) is a comprehensive, configurable solution designed to provide deep insights into software usage across an organization's desktop systems. Built for software acquisition, compliance auditors, IT administrators, and engineering managers, DSUA offers advanced data collection, analysis, and visualization to ensure an optimal and compliant software inventory. The platform tracks software usage on Windows, Linux, and Mac desktops and provides detailed reports on usage patterns, idle software, and license management. With easy scalability, DSUA can track thousands of desktops while minimizing memory usage on individual systems. Its modular components allow for updates as needed, making it a flexible solution for evolving organizational needs. By integrating with Altair Software Asset Optimization (SAO), DSUA helps organizations optimize their software resources and avoid unnecessary costs, while also ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. Features:

• Scalable Usage Tracking enables tracking of thousands of desktops, with smart filtering to minimize data streams.
• Cross-platform Support tracks software usage on Windows, Linux, and Mac desktops.
• Idle Application Detection identifies inactive applications on desktops to optimize software utilization.
• Targeted Software Tracking allows for tracking specific software executables, even when desktops are offline.
• Software Inventory Collection gathers detailed software inventories from Windows desktops.
• Package Usage Tracking links multiple executables to a single software package for comprehensive usage analysis.
• License Type Identification helps categorize software based on licensing models, such as centralized licenses, node-locked, or license manager-controlled.
• Modular and Configurable system components that can be updated and customized to suit the organization's needs.
• Web Portal with Reports for easy access to configuration tools, usage reports, and insights.