We work for Allianz Trade and are responsible for managing the organization's entire infrastructure related to information security.
Lansweeper has significantly streamlined our asset management processes in several ways:
- **Automated Asset Discovery**: Lansweeper has helped automate the discovery of all devices on the network, including hardware, software, and virtual assets. This has reduced the manual effort needed to track assets, ensuring that we have an up-to-date inventory at all times. For example, after deploying Lansweeper, we discovered over 500 previously untracked devices, which allowed us to quickly categorize and monitor them.
- **Identifying Rogue Assets**: By continuously scanning the network, Lansweeper has made it easier to detect unauthorized or rogue devices connected to the infrastructure. For instance, during a network audit, we identified several unapproved devices that had bypassed our standard onboarding procedures. This enabled us to take immediate action to remove or isolate them from the network, thus improving security.
- **Cost Optimization**: Lansweeper has provided detailed reports on software licenses, allowing us to identify unused or underutilized licenses. This has resulted in significant cost savings by eliminating unnecessary renewals or reallocating resources. In one instance, we reclaimed about 15% of our software licenses, which translated into cost savings of over ₹2 lakhs annually.
These examples highlight how Lansweeper has been instrumental in improving the overall visibility, security, and efficiency of our IT asset management.
Submitted by Ashiq Ashraf
