Comware has had 20 years of experience with Asset Management tracking, auditing, locating, security, and maintenance and is able to offer a wide variety of options.

The type and cost of a final solution will be very much driven by your requirements and reasons for implementing the system.

Some of the key areas that need to be considered are:

Software

Asset Management Software is available in a number of formats:

“Off the shelf” packages which can provide ready to go functionality but are limited in terms of customisation, reporting and ability to work with other software packages such as financial packages.

“Cloud based” asset management is when you pay a monthly fee to have your asset management managed and hosted by another company – prices vary based on number of users & features required.

“Enterprise Software” which provides total Asset Management across an organisation for all functions i.e. Asset control, depreciation, reporting, purchase integration, leasing, warranties etc.

Pricing guide:

• Off the shelf - $800.00 ex GST (single user) - $5,000.00 ex GST (multi user)
• Cloud based – POA, monthly agreement with set minimum term
• Enterprise Software - $15,000.00 ex GST - $50,000.00 ex GST

Hardware

In our experience hardware for use with an Asset Management System ranges from a simple cabled barcode scanner, a notebook or tablet PC with a cabled or Bluetooth scanner to a Windows based Mobile Barcode Terminal (with optional RFID capabilities).

Pricing guide:

• Cabled scanner (back to PC or notebook): $150.00 ex GST - $350.00 ex GST
• Notebook PC or Tablet – POA, highly dependent on features & ruggedness
• Windows based Mobile Terminal – $1,500.00 ex GST to $5,000.00 ex GST

Asset Labels

The type of labels and how they will be printed is very dependent on 1) the type of asset, 2) where the asset is located, 3) how often new assets are added, 4) control & issuing of asset labels.

Comware is able to provide the following:

• Pre-printed Asset Labels – Synthetic and Metal
• Blank Roll Labels – Synthetic
• Sheet Labels for Laser printers – Synthetic

Prices for the above can only be supplied once label type, quantities and size are known.

Some customers will choose to purchase a Thermal Label Printer so that they can print Asset Labels in house (from $800.00 ex GST).

RFID Labels or Tags

There are literally thousands of options when it comes to deploying R.F.I.D. tags.

Our recommendation is that Comware is engaged on a consultative basis to ensure the specification, evaluation and selection process delivers the best outcomes.

Implementation & On-going Support

Comware is able to assist with all aspects of implementing an Asset Management System – if you purchase an “off the shelf package” we can provide the software, hardware and associated labels.

With all Asset Management Systems we can offer our professional services to assist with the planning, development, implementation and on-going support.