Labels:text | screenshot | menu | letter OCR: DISCOVERING DESKTOP SOFTWARE The proliferation of distributed, client/server networks will keep IS purchases of desktop asset management software moving at a healthy clip, according to market research firm Dataquest. Nearly half of Dataquest survey respondents -- 49% - have already installed software license metering tools, for example, and another 38% say they will implement them by 1997. Purchase plans for desktop asset management tools over next two years: Software License Metering 37.9% Remote Desktop Diagnostics 37.2% Remote Desktop 36.8% Software Inventory Management 35.8% Software Distribution 34.2% 20 40 60 80 100 Percent of Respondents According to Dataquest, the majority of installed asset management tools were purchased from outside suppliers, although some IS shops still prefer to develop tools internally. A small percentage of tools find their way into IS departments via asset management services providers. Software License Metering 76.79% remote Desktop Dlagnostics 77.8%% Remote Desktop Administration 78.15% Software Inventory Management 70.39% 2.70 Software Distribution 65.930 20 40 60 80 100 Percent of Respondents Internally Developed Externally Purchased Via Third-Party Services Providers SOURCE: DATAQUESE
