The IT department manages hundreds of laptops, monitors, and other equipment across multiple office locations. Regular asset audits require scanning barcode labels on each device to verify location and status. The current process involves manually entering asset numbers into tracking systems, which is slow and error-prone. Annual audits take days to complete, and inaccurate tracking makes it difficult to locate equipment when needed.
Manual IT asset tracking requires workers to read barcode numbers from asset labels and type them into tracking systems, which is slow and creates opportunities for errors. A single typo can cause assets to be lost in the system, making it difficult to locate equipment or track depreciation accurately. The process is especially time-consuming during annual audits when hundreds of assets must be verified.
Traditional barcode scanners could improve tracking efficiency, but they're expensive and may not be readily available when audits are conducted. Many IT departments continue using manual entry because they can't justify the cost of dedicated scanning equipment for periodic tracking tasks.
WiScanner streamlines IT asset tracking by enabling workers to scan asset barcodes directly into tracking systems. Workers use their smartphones to scan asset labels, and the data appears instantly in the asset management system wherever the cursor is positioned. This eliminates typing errors and dramatically speeds up asset audits.
The solution works with any asset management software, whether it's a cloud-based system or local database. Multiple workers can scan assets simultaneously, further reducing audit time. Setup takes less than a minute per device, and workers can start tracking assets immediately after installing the app.