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"We utilize the package management feature the most. We also use it for getting the inventory. Companies like us don't have an inventory or asset management system per se. A lot of companies, for instance, use SCCM as their asset management tool. We are using Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance for asset management, which is a good feature. The feature that I really like is to be able to upgrade to the Windows management systems or Windows version. It is very seamless, and I have found it fairly good.""We use the solution for IT service desk management and asset management.""We have a support team here in India that has been helpful. We have not reached out to the global support for Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance.""The solution is scalable.""The platform offers efficient stability.""Feature-wise, I think it's more to do with the usability. It's pretty simple and it's got a very low learning curve, so that helps a lot. Feature-wise, things work pretty well as it's provided a lot of information available on the guides and the manuals, and things work as per the description."

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"Symantec Asset Management Suite has better features than some of its competitors, such as the Microsoft Configuration Manager."

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"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance could improve areas related to the management of updates, especially concerning new operating systems.""The initial setup was burdensome.""The remote desktop tool they are using needs improvement. They have integrated some third-party tools for remote desktop connections but that is a bit complicated. That can be further simplified.""The first thing I don't like about KACE is that it needs to have a proper service desk. The categories and the command section do not reflect the users and the permanent users porting commands on updating. There is an issue and delay in loading the commands. We also want a proper structure for infrastructure management. Also, the AI chatbot and user template options are missing.""Sometimes, it feels like the inventory it takes is not 100% accurate. I would say it is correct 90% of the time. We have had some issues. So, we have to rely on some factors of inconsistency in the data.""Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance can improve by incorporating AI and machine learning into the solution."

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"The solution has not been updated in a while and parts appear to be outdated, such as the pictures. It is a reactive product in terms of development and features. They do not follow the market trends or have many innovations."

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  • "It is less expensive as compared to SCCM."
  • "Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance provides two remote desktop licenses which are helpful. The price of the solution is high, it would be beneficial if it was more flexible and less expensive."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
  • "The product is expensive."
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  • "The price of the solution was reasonable a couple of years ago but now it is expensive."
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    Also Known As
    KACE Asset Management Appliance, KACE Asset Management
    Symantec Altiris Asset Management Suite
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    Overview

    The KACE Asset Management Appliance provides comprehensive hardware and software inventory and asset management across a variety of operating systems — Windows®, Mac®, Linux®, UNIX® and Chrome OS™, plus network-connected non-computing devices — through the entire IT asset lifecycle, giving you and your team more time to focus on IT innovation. Fast to implement and easy to use, this tool discovers all hardware and software on your network, and provides ongoing IT inventory management, IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM).

    Are you paying for unused software licenses? Are you prepared for your next vendor software audit? Take control with SymantecTM Asset Management Suite 8.0. In combination with Symantec Client Management Suite, you’ll get an accurate picture of your organization’s assets, ensure compliance during software audits, avoid vendor penalties and fines and uncover savings by eliminating the purchase of unnecessary licenses. Without an in-depth understanding of your organization’s software licenses, vendor contracts, and assets, it’s difficult to make smart business decisions. Asset Management Suite helps you take control with a complete and accurate picture of the relationships between all of them.

    Asset Management Suite discovers, inventories, and tracks all the hardware and software assets in your IT infrastructure through a CMDB. The CMDB manages assets’ hierarchical relationships to other configuration items, users, locations, departments, cost centers, and associated contracts. This information gives you credible information on the location and license status of every important OS, virtualization platform, or application instance. With this detailed, up-to-date information, your team can quickly identify problems, apply solutions, and document compliance.

    Sample Customers
    Coastal Community Credit Union, St. Dominic Hospital
    Amway (China) Co. Ltd., Barnabas Health, Cabela's Inc., Carrington Holding Company, Comparex, ForceTEC Co. Ltd., Hillsborough County Public Schools, Hutchison Whampoa (China) Commerce Limited, Johnson County Community College, Molina Healthcare Inc., Office of the Senator for Education and Science, Pima Community College, TIVIT, Travelport
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is ranked 15th in IT Asset Management with 6 reviews while Symantec Asset Management Suite is ranked 26th in IT Asset Management. Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is rated 7.4, while Symantec Asset Management Suite is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance writes "Has efficient stability and works well in Linux environment ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Asset Management Suite writes "Plenty of features, stable, and scalable". Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is most compared with ServiceNow, Device42 and Qualys VMDR, whereas Symantec Asset Management Suite is most compared with .

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