The Software Details section under the Inventory module provides a centralized view of installed software across all managed devices. It helps IT administrators monitor software usage, detect prohibited or non-compliant applications and manage software licensing efficiently.
1. Overview Tab
The Overview tab offers high-level analytics to help you quickly understand the software environment across your network.
1.1 Software Type Summary
- Visual representation of software distribution by type:
- Prohibited
- Commercial
- Non-commercial
- Helps identify licensing risks and policy violations.
1.2 Software Type Trend
- Timeline-based view showing how software types change over time.
- Useful for tracking installation/uninstallation activities.
1.3 Software License Summary
- Status of software license compliance:
- In-Compliance: Devices using licensed software correctly
- Over Licensed: Licenses purchased exceed installation
- Under Licensed: Installed software exceeds available licenses
- License Expired: Indicates expired software licenses
1.4 Recently Installed Software
- List of latest software installed across managed devices.
- Enables rapid detection of suspicious or unauthorized installations.
2. Network Software Tab
This section provides detailed insights and management options for all discovered software across the network.
2.1 Software Insights
Key statistics across the entire environment:
- Total Software detected
- Devices with Prohibited Software
- Software Compliance Summary:
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- Not Evaluated
- Software by Manufacturer: Aggregated by vendor for easy analysis.
2.2 Software List
Tabular view of every software item, including key attributes and configurable fields:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Software Name | Application name |
| Manufacturer | Vendor or publisher name |
| All Devices | Number of devices with this software installed |
| Managed Devices | Count of enrolled devices with the software |
| License Type | Set as: Commercial, Non-Commercial or Not Assigned |
| Category | Group software into categories (e.g., Productivity, Security) — admin can select or create categories |
| Access Type | Control usage: Allowed, Prohibited, Not Assigned |
| Action | View details or manage settings for each software item |
Use Case: Mark software like torrent clients or pirated tools as Prohibited to trigger alerts.
2.3 Software Details View
Clicking a software entry opens a detailed view:
- Basic Info: Name, version, publisher, category
- Installed Devices: Table showing where the software is installed with version and compliance status
3. Device Details View → Software Tab
Each individual device profile includes its installed software list, providing detailed per-device visibility.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| App Name | Name of the installed application |
| Version | Installed version |
| Manufacturer | Publisher or vendor |
| Compatibility | Indicates 32-bit or 64-bit version |
| License Type | Commercial / Non-commercial / Not assigned |
| Category | Category assigned for management |
| Access Type | Allowed / Prohibited / Not assigned |
| Installed Location | Folder path on the device |
| Source | How the software was installed (manual, script, etc.) |
| Installed On | Date and time of installation |
| Uninstall String | Command to uninstall the software |
| Status | Installation health |
| Action | Option to uninstall or review license/compliance status |
Why It Matters
- Identify and remove prohibited software for better compliance.
- Monitor commercial software usage for cost savings.
- Improve IT security posture by detecting outdated or risky apps.
- Simplify audits with real-time visibility and license tracking.