ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a web-based IT asset management (ITAM) solution designed to help organizations gain complete visibility and control over their IT assets from procurement to disposal. The platform supports both on-premises and cloud deployment, enabling automated discovery and inventory of hardware and software assets across multiple locations. AssetExplorer provides tools for asset lifecycle management, software license compliance, purchase order and contract management, and a configuration management database (CMDB) for visualizing asset relationships and dependencies. The solution includes customizable workflows, automated maintenance scheduling, and real-time alerts to ensure proactive asset maintenance and compliance. AssetExplorer also offers detailed reporting, analytics, and mobile access, supporting IT teams in optimizing asset utilization, reducing costs, and maintaining audit readiness.

Key Features

Automated Asset Discovery & Inventory Discovers and inventories all hardware and software assets across the network.

• Multiple discovery methods (agentless probes, network scans)
• Real-time asset catalog with location and status tracking

Asset Lifecycle Management Manages assets from procurement to disposal with customizable workflows.

• Tracks asset requests, assignments, maintenance, and retirement
• Supports asset ownership and usage history

Software License Compliance Monitors software usage and ensures compliance with licensing agreements.

• Identifies unused or underutilized licenses
• Provides compliance alerts and flash charts

Purchase Order & Contract Management Centralizes procurement and contract processes for IT assets.

• Purchase order generation and approval workflows
• Contract tracking with expiry notifications

Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Visualizes asset relationships and supports impact analysis.

• Predefined configuration types and relationship mapping
• Root cause analysis and change impact monitoring

Automated Maintenance & Alerts Schedules and automates maintenance tasks for IT assets.

• Maintenance reminders based on asset conditions or schedules
• Reduces downtime and extends asset lifespan

Reporting & Analytics Generates detailed, customizable reports for ITAM processes.

• Predefined and custom report templates
• Scheduled report delivery to inbox

Mobile Access Manages and tracks assets from anywhere via mobile app.

• iOS and Android support for on-the-go asset management

Benefits

Complete Asset Visibility Provides a unified view of all IT assets across the organization.

• Reduces asset loss and shadow IT
• Enables informed decision-making

Improved Compliance & Audit Readiness Ensures software license and asset compliance at all times.

• Simplifies audit preparation
• Reduces risk of non-compliance penalties

Optimized Asset Utilization & Cost Savings Helps maximize asset usage and control IT spending.

• Identifies underused assets for redeployment
• Supports sustainable cost management

Streamlined ITAM Processes Automates routine asset management tasks and workflows.

• Frees IT staff for higher-value activities
• Reduces manual errors and process bottlenecks