# IT Inventory & Asset Management **For IT Support Managers** | Automate asset tracking and software license management --- ## What This Does Automatically tracks IT assets, monitors software licenses, and manages equipment lifecycle, giving you real-time visibility into your entire IT infrastructure without manual spreadsheets or audits. Like having a dedicated asset manager monitoring everything 24/7. **Perfect for:** Asset tracking, license compliance, equipment lifecycle management **Tools Used:** Asset management platforms, monitoring tools, procurement systems **Time Saved:** 90% reduction in manual inventory tasks **Results:** Real-time asset visibility, automated license compliance, predictive maintenance scheduling --- ## How It Works (Simple Version) 1. **Automatically discovers and tracks assets** - Scans network to identify all devices and software 2. **Monitors software licenses** - Tracks usage against available licenses and alerts for compliance issues 3. **Manages equipment lifecycle** - Schedules maintenance, tracks warranties, and plans replacements 4. **Handles procurement workflows** - Automates purchase requests and vendor management 5. **Generates compliance reports** - Creates audit-ready documentation for asset and license compliance --- ## Expected Results ### Asset Visibility - **90% reduction in manual inventory tasks** through automated discovery and tracking - **Real-time asset status** with location, condition, and usage monitoring - **Proactive maintenance scheduling** before equipment failures occur - **Accurate license compliance** with automated usage monitoring --- ## Monthly Investment Requirements ### Small Organizations (50-200 employees) - **Automation platform:** Free (n8n) to $29/month (Make.com) - **Asset management:** $100-300/month (basic asset tracking tools) - **License monitoring:** $50-150/month (software license management) - **Total: $150-479/month** --- ## 🔗 More Automations **Need different solutions?** - **[🏠 All Automation Guides](../../AI%20Automations%20Guide.md)** - Main directory and getting started - **[🎯 Find by Problem](../../Automation%20Workflows%20by%20Problem.md)** - "I'm drowning in emails" or "My finances are a mess" - **[👔 Find by Job Role](../../Automation%20Workflows%20by%20Job%20Role.md)** - Browse by your profession - **[📚 Automation Best Practices](../../Automation%20Best%20Practices.md)** - Learn the fundamentals --- *Last Updated: 2025-08-03*