License Management Software.

This article describes several license management software from various manufacturers. Built on Absolute Software's CompuTrace PC tracking and loss control technology, AbsoluteTrack provides software license tracking and a range of system-management functions, delivered either as a service or as Windows enterprise software. Compliance Suite by Altiris generates a detailed audit report of installed software, with additional support for Unix clients and laptops. Software License Manager by Engagent provides a central database for software licensing tracking and management. AppTracker by Fortis Software monitors software license information using intelligent agent software installed on Windows clients. ManageSoft 6.9 is a complete software life cycle management solution for personal computers, server and mobile devices. Software license compliance and application usage monitoring are two of over 120 asset-management reports offered by Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003. Afaria by Xcellent is an integrated systems administration package that supports management of software licensing and inventory, security policies, business processes and systems configuration.