Asset Management Solutions

Complete Solutions - including software, hardware and implementation services

The complete Hardcat suite of products provides total solutions for total "cradle-to-grave" asset management, including asset procurement, works/maintenance management, service help/desk management, spare parts/materials management, financial management, and asset auditing.

The Hardcat disciplines have been honed to a very fine point over a 20 year period to be the best of breed in both software as well as methodology.

Hardcat allows the user to either integrate into their existing system, whether it be an ERP system or other. The user can elect to run Hardcat as a complete end to end solution or as a stand alone entity.

What Hardcat Controls

Hardcat is adaptable and flexible, catering for all types of assets as well as transaction types. Hardcat can comfortably handle IT assets and associated requirements as well as Plant and Equipment within the one system.

Hardcat enables security access to all areas with the client determining who will see what as well as who can do what. The complete integration supplies compliance for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) in all areas.

Savings

The savings using Hardcat are many, as attested by our user base. Just to mention a few:

• All systems from the same developer supplying an end to end complete solution.
• Expert knowledge in all the the disciplines will save you from making costly mistakes.
• Hardcat use the PDA software in the course to day to day business, carrying out audits for clients. Therefore the PDA software is optimized to supply the maximum result.
• See the savings specified on the major disciplines flyers
• Hardcat is not just software; it is a complete solution consisting of software hardware and the methodology that only comes with 20 years experience.

Asset Barcoding

Hardcat supplies commercially printed barcodes in a variety of different materials depending upon your requirements. Options include laminated paper for office use, plastic, or even anodized aluminum for industrial use, with choices for selfadhesive, glue or even rivet attachment to the asset. Barcodes are available in all shapes and sizes, in 1D or 2D formats, for virtually every imaginable business requirement and operating environment.

RFID

Hardcat has also established a number of partnerships in the emerging field of RFID. The Hardcat solution supports both passive and active RFID tags in a wide range of device applications, as well as fixed mounted and hand held RFID readers. Hardcat's expertise will ensure that you select the RFID option that is best suited to your current and future business requirements.

System Integation

Hardcat can be integrated with other systems, such as SAP and Oracle Financials, utilising the rich import and export interface. Additionally by using the Hardcat API custom software can be developed that integrates Hardcat with other packages. An example of this is the direct integration of Hardcat with MS Active Directory.

Mobile Solutions

Hardcat puts asset management in the palm of your hand with Pocket PC and Windows CE on handheld PDA units. Depending on your requirements, the PDA can process batch records or alternatively update the database live via wireless networking. Using Hardcat's specially designed PDA software, the one device can potentially handle everything from goods receipting, asset or stock auditing through to update of help desk problems or maintenance work orders.

Financials

Hardcat allows the complete control of all assets, whether owned, leased, WIP, depreciating, or fully depreciated. The system allows the tracking of every detail from purchase price, through all operating expenses during the asset's life, to final sale proceeds and profit/loss on disposal. Depending on the modules purchased, the user can also run a range of forecasts, including depreciation, purchasing, future maintenance costs, etc. This enables the user to enjoy complete control and ability to report on Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment.

Professional Services

Hardcat offers Training, Consulting and Project Management Services to our clients anywhere in the world. With 20 years experience in assisting clients in virtually every industry, our methodology is well proven and assures you of a successful outcome. Hardcat's project services staff can configure, capture, tag and reconcile your complete asset database in only a fraction of the time it would take most organizations to attempt this internally, and with far greater accuracy and detail.

Databases

Hardcat supports the four main database systems; Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2 & Sybase. Hardcat also provides the tools to allow you to convert from any of these platforms directly into another, e.g. converting a Hardcat Oracle database to an MS SQL Server database, or vice versa.

Auto-discovery tools

Hardcat integrates seamlessly with various software audit and discovery products. Among these are; GASP, LanDesk, Microsoft SMS and Centennial. The Auto Discovery tools can be used to directly update information within Hardcat, e.g. you may keep track of the physical memory in your computer systems. Hardcat maintains a complete audit trail of all changes made. This gives you the best of both worlds, the Auto Discovery tool controls the software licencing, patching, monitoring etc and Hardcat controls the Hardware, Financials, History as well as the complete control of assets from cradle to grave.

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Please feel free to contact your local Hardcat representative if you have any further queries regarding Asset Management Solutions.