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JIRA Service Management

Formerly known as Jira Service Desk, Jira Service Management is an IT service management solution that unlocks high-velocity teams. IT is in the midst of rapid transformation to build capabilities that enable quick delivery of ...Read more about JIRA Service Management

InvGate Service Desk

InvGate Service Desk is an IT service management platform that offers help desk request fulfillment, customer service and support and self-service knowledge management. The system is compatible with Mac, Windows, and iPad (or othe...Read more about InvGate Service Desk

Jamf Pro

Jamf Pro is a cloud-based patch management system which helps network managers and technology professionals monitor patches for applications such as Mac, Google Chrome, Adobe Flash and Microsoft Office. Its key features include au...Read more about Jamf Pro

ConnectWise Automate

ConnectWise Automate (Formerly LabTech) is a cloud-based and on-premise IT automation solution that helps companies track and manage IT assets from a single location. Content management features allow users to share documents an...Read more about ConnectWise Automate

ConnectWise PSA

ConnectWise PSA (formerly ConnectWise Manage) is a managed service provider (MSP) solution that caters to businesses of all sizes across various industries such as marketing and advertising, finance, sales, hospitality and more. K...Read more about ConnectWise PSA

ManageEngine AD360

ManageEngine AD360 is an integrated identity and access management solution that assists organizations to manage and secure user identities, facilitate identity governance, and ensure compliance. It provides in-depth access manag...Read more about ManageEngine AD360

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ManageEngine ADManager Plus

ManageEngine ADManager Plus is an enterprise identity governance and administration (IGA) solution that helps administrators handle day-to-day AD management and reporting tasks with ease. The all-inclusive reports that can be obta...Read more about ManageEngine ADManager Plus

Nerdio

Nerdio empowers IT professionals and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to deploy, manage, and cost optimize virtual desktops in Microsoft Azure. Nerdio Manager for Enterprise is a packaged Azure application that runs in users’ own ...Read more about Nerdio

4.8 (4 reviews)

ManageEngine Endpoint Central

ManageEngine Desktop Central is a mobile device management (MDM) solution designed to help businesses automate, secure, audit, standardize and manage operations across servers, desktops, smartphones, and more. Features include sof...Read more about ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Kandji

Kandji is the MDM worthy of your Apple devices. Set-up, visibility, and the largest library of pre-built controls — Kandji makes device management beautifully simple and insanely powerful — just the way it should be. Drawing ...Read more about Kandji

Netwrix Auditor

Netwrix Auditor is a security solution that helps organizations overcome compliance and operational challenges. Netwrix solutions empower you with total control over what's going on in your hybrid IT environment by delivering acti...Read more about Netwrix Auditor

NinjaOne

NinjaOne is a leading unified IT management software company that simplifies how IT teams work. MSPs and IT departments can automate, manage, and remediate all their device management tasks within one fast, modern, intuitive platf...Read more about NinjaOne

ConnectWise RMM

ConnectWise RMM is a new remote monitoring and management solution built from the ground up to reinvent how MSPs adopt, interact with, and manage their RMM solution. ConnectWise RMM is built upon the infinitely scalable ConnectWis...Read more about ConnectWise RMM

4.3 (6 reviews)

Rippling

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. So for the first time e...Read more about Rippling

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Yardi Kube

Yardi Kube provides you with a frictionless approach to delivering occupier-ready flexible workspaces, allowing you to provide an outstanding tenant service from day one. Landlords and business owners can convert available spaces ...Read more about Yardi Kube

3.0 (2 reviews)

ManageEngine Key Manager Plus

Today's complicated IT infrastructure encompasses a lot of machine to machine interactions, using digital identities like SSH keys, SSL/TLS certificates, and PGP keys. Compromised or stolen digital identities pose a huge security ...Read more about ManageEngine Key Manager Plus

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Freshservice

Freshservice is a cloud-based IT Help Desk and service management solution that enables organizations to simplify their IT operations. The solution offers features that include a ticketing system, self-service portal and knowledge...Read more about Freshservice

VIZOR IT Asset Management

VIZOR ServiceDesk from Vector Networks is a cloud-based modular IT management platform that helps businesses to manage their IT and software related assets and services. Additionally, it also helps businesses to manage the license...Read more about VIZOR IT Asset Management

4.0 (1 reviews)

GitLab

GitLab is a cloud-based project management platform that allows software developers to develop and manage codes collaboratively. The platform can be deployed either on-premise or in the cloud. GitLab helps developers manage t...Read more about GitLab

Device42

Device42 is an asset management solution that enables IT administrators to track hardware, software, devices and networks. The key features includes automated data center management, service management, device discovery, asset tag...Read more about Device42

Buyers Guide

Last Updated: July 13, 2023

Today, businesses rely on a variety of IT components—hardware (computers, network devices, etc.) as well as software (mobile apps, network software, etc.)—to support and streamline their operations. But tracking and managing these different IT assets can be a complex operation in itself.

That's where IT management software solutions come in. They help businesses effectively track and manage IT assets and operations (including security) from a central location. But choosing the right software for your business can be challenging; options on the market vary by features, deployment, integration capabilities, and more.

In this Buyers Guide, we'll help you better understand this market. Here's what we'll cover:

What is IT management software?

IT management software helps track the deployment of an organization's IT assets and manage its operations, such as performance, usage, and security, from a central location.

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Dashboard feature in SolarWinds Service Desk (Source)

IT management software encompasses a wide range of applications, and its related products are generally available as suite solutions or as stand-alone tools.

Below, we discuss some of the key applications (some of them are also distinct software categories):

  • IT service management: Design, deliver, and manage all IT services including change management, configuration management, and incident management.

  • IT asset management: Manage technical, physical, and financial aspects of both software and hardware components, including their purchase, deployment, and disposal.

  • Network management: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network devices; enables administrators with privilege rights; and supports access controls to limit users to a network.

  • Help desk management: Solve IT incidents or issues by automating ticket assignment to the right support staff and tracking and managing the status.

  • Data management: Create and enforce policies for systematic storage, update, and retrieval of organizational data.

Common features of IT management software

Some of the common features provided by all types of IT management solutions include:

Alerts

Alert administrators about any unusual activity on networks or devices, any system failures, or deviation from the norm via email or pop-up messages .

Reports

Maintain network and system logs and generate reports that help to track IT system performance.

Dashboard

Provide a centralized view of how IT systems are performing and options to drill down to search for any specific information.

Remote access

Allow administrators to remotely access devices and databases to delete data, install applications, or monitor use.

Inventory management

Track and manage a list of all IT assets within the organization, such as owner details and number of years in use.

Knowledge base

Store and maintain a repository of all organizational IT information.

Self-service portal

Enable users to resolve IT service issues such as password resets without assistance, or create tickets to request services.

What type of buyer are you?

The IT management software you need will depend on the size and nature of your business and operational requirements. In this section, we look at three broad categories of IT management software buyers and some key attributes they should look for in the software.

  • Small businesses: Small businesses usually don't have full-fledged teams to manage and monitor IT assets and operations. They also don't have large budgets to spare. They should, therefore, consider IT management software that offers core capabilities such as systems monitoring, patch management, and asset management. Small businesses may also look at free and/or open source IT management software to meet their needs.

  • Midsize and large businesses: Midsize and large businesses with dedicated IT teams should look at purchasing IT management tools that offer centralized dashboards to track changes throughout the organization. Other capabilities that these buyers can consider include remote access, network management, help desk management, and data management.

  • Managed service providers (MSPs): These are third-party firms that remotely manage customers' IT infrastructure, networks, and/or end-user systems. They'll need to invest in high-end IT management software tools that offer all or most of the application capabilities. Remote monitoring and management, automated maintenance, and dashboards are some of the other features to look out for.

Benefits of IT management software

Using IT management software helps streamline IT operations and get centralized control. Other advantages of using IT management software include:

  • Better operational efficiency: IT management tools help to track and resolve tickets faster, identify nonperforming IT assets, and monitor systems and networks for any unusual activity.

  • Improves system reliability: IT management tools help you predict potential IT issues, take preventive actions, and reduce unplanned downtime.

  • Remote IT management: IT management software allows administrators to access, monitor, and control organizational IT assets from anywhere. This helps troubleshoot issues quickly and cost effectively.

Key considerations when buying IT management software

In this section we discuss some key decisions you'll need to make when buying IT management software.

  • Cloud-based vs. on-premise software: Cloud-based IT management tools are especially useful for small businesses as they require significantly lower upfront investment—there's no need to procure hosting hardware. Enterprises can choose between cloud-based and on-premise options based on the complexity of their IT ecosystem and security needs. While on-premise tools will grant greater control over network data and are considered more secure, cloud-based solutions will be scalable to match changing requirements.

  • Suite vs. stand-alone software: When choosing IT management software, you have the choice to decide between suites offering a wide range of IT management capabilities or tools that offer specific capabilities such as monitoring or configuration management. Weigh your different IT management requirements against the cost of the software before making this choice. Suite solutions may cost more than stand-alone software, but they save you the pain of deciding on multiple individual tools and then integrating them.

  • Integrations: Ensure that the IT management software you choose can integrate with the other tools you use for help desk management, network monitoring, patch management, or endpoint protection. Integrating with these tools will help you get a comprehensive picture of your entire IT operations as well as help you quickly resolve issues.

Note: The applications selected in this article are examples to show a feature in context and are not intended as endorsements or recommendations. They have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication.