Certero for Enterprise ITAM

What Certero for Enterprise ITAM is

Certero for Enterprise ITAM discovers and inventories technology assets across platforms in a shared system record. CerteroX ITAM lists ten discovery methods, including native-agent and agentless collection, standalone inventory, network scans, Active Directory imports, cloud connectors, browser monitoring, and file metering. Its native inventory agent supports Windows, macOS, Linux, IBM AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris. Inventory handling includes non-persistent VDI, duplicate detection, stale-device archiving, and standalone collection for air-gapped or offline systems.

For asset management, the product includes hardware warranty tracking, costing rules, dashboards, KPIs, threshold alerts, and custom groups created with a query builder or SQL. Device management covers software distribution, Windows 11 upgrade orchestration, WSUS-integrated patch management, and mobile device management for iOS and Android, including Apple DEP. Named connectors include Active Directory, Microsoft SCCM, Intune, WSUS, VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and Cisco Meraki. Certero describes a read-only API and a documented Power BI data source for reporting. Governance tools include policies, data-segmentation zones, reporting levels, and granular role-based access control. Deployment is hybrid and employee self-service is available. Certero is headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom, and was incorporated in 2007. Pricing is available by contacting Certero or booking a demo.

Who it suits

Certero for Enterprise ITAM suits IT teams that need to discover and inventory hardware and software across varied platforms, including offline or air-gapped systems. It is also aimed at organizations managing device deployments, patching, mobile devices, warranties, costs, and governance from a shared record.

Limits

The read-only API provides read access; pricing is not published and requires contacting Certero or booking a demo for a quote.

Getting started

1. Visit the Certero ITAM product page.
2. Contact Certero or book a demo to request a quote.
3. Discuss the hybrid deployment and relevant discovery methods.
4. Use the product demo, which Certero says includes a technical person on every call.

Verdict

Choose Certero for Enterprise ITAM if you need broad asset discovery, inventory controls, and device management in a hybrid deployment. Its range of inventory methods and named connectors is a fit for complex technology estates. Buyers who require published pricing or write access through the described API may need another option.