Alloy Navigator Enterprise 8.2.4 Released

Version 8.2.4 is a maintenance release. This release contains several performance improvements and maintenance fixes for issues identified in earlier versions.

Customers with a current Software Maintenance plan can download the update from the Alloy Support Portal.

Alloy Software Named FrontRunner for IT Help Desk Software

Gartner methodology places Alloy Navigator among top-rated products in its category

Bloomfield, NJ – February 19, 2019 Alloy Software announced today that its flagship solution Alloy Navigator, designed to help organizations manage, support and improve IT services, was named a FrontRunner for IT Help Desk software by Software Advice.

The FrontRunners quadrant, powered by Gartner methodology and available through Software Advice, offers an assessment of software products within a selected software category. This data-driven report is heavily based on user reviews and intended to help small businesses find products that meet their needs and provide the best value. To create this report, Software Advice evaluated over 240 IT Help Desk products and only those with the highest scores for Usability and User Recommendations were named as FrontRunners.

With a total average score of 4.45 out of 5 from user reviews, Alloy Navigator has earned strong distinctions for its ease of use, functionality, customer support and overall value. “Alloy keeps our technology department on task and gives our company’s users an easy way to ask for help in solving their issues. The software is near limitless in what you can do with it…,” said a recent reviewer.

“We are very excited and proud to be included in the FrontRunners Quadrant”, said Vladimir Vinogradsky, CEO of Alloy Software. “We believe the placement of Alloy Navigator in the report reflects our commitment to develop IT help desk software that help our customers ensure the highest quality of IT service delivery.”

You can download the full FrontRunners report for IT Help Desk Software here.

Required disclaimer: FrontRunners constitute the subjective opinions of individual end-user reviews, ratings, and data applied against a documented methodology; they neither represent the views of, nor constitute an endorsement by, Software Advice or its affiliates.

About Alloy Navigator

Alloy Navigator is an all-inclusive IT Help Desk software that helps users maximize the efficiency of their IT operations and reduce costs. This product also covers major IT disciplines ranging from Service Desk, IT Service, IT Asset Management, and Software Asset Management to major ITIL-driven processes. Alloy Navigator is geared toward small, medium and enterprise businesses who strive to achieve the highest levels of productivity.

About Alloy Software

Established in 2002, Alloy Software Inc. is a leading provider of ITSM, IT Asset Management and Network Inventory solutions that help organizations of all sizes automate their IT operations and deliver high quality service. Alloy Software serves companies worldwide in several diverse industries including finance, healthcare, education, technology, public sector, retail, manufacturing and more.

About Software Advice

Software Advice is the leading online service for businesses navigating the software selection process. Advisors provide free, personalized software recommendations, helping companies of all sizes find products that meet their business needs. Software Advice also features objective research by industry experts and reviews from validated users, saving buyers time and resources. Software Advice is a Gartner company.

For More Information:

Contact:

Jonathan Cotto
Digital Marketing Manager
Alloy Software
973.661.9777 ext.7214
jcotto@alloysoftware.com

Audit Tools 6.2

Alloy Software released a new cumulative update (version 6.2.0) for the Alloy Audit Tools. Alloy Audit Tools is a package of various tools and components used by Alloy Discovery and Alloy Navigator product families to audit computers and work with audit snapshots.

This update improves the detection of Microsoft SQL Server editions and serial numbers, among other improvements. A detailed list of changes in this version is available in the Release Notes document available on the Support Portal.

What’s New in Alloy Audit Tools 6.2.0

  • Improved support for hypervisors:
    • Added support for VMware ESXi 6.7 and later.
    • Added support for Citrix XenServer 7.4 and later.
  • Added the ability to detect and report on Microsoft Store applications.
  • Added detection of installation keys and serial numbers for the latest Microsoft products:
    • Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809)
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
    • Microsoft Office 2019
    • Microsoft Project 2019
  • Added detection of Microsoft Visual Studio installation keys and serial numbers.
  • Added the ability to detect Microsoft SQL Server version and build number.
  • Improved detection of substituted (virtual) drives. Now in the Peripherals > Disk Drives section, you can see whether a logical disk was created via the SUBST command.
  • The total amount of system memory displayed in the System Overview section is being reported more accurately for Windows computers.
  • Added support for macOS Mojave (version 10.14).
  • Expanded the number of network device manufacturers recognized by the Inventory Analyzer.
  • Now the Inventory Analyzer bypasses the Recycle Bin during file scans.
  • Linux audit improvements:
    • The Network > Network Adapters section now shows DNS names of network adapters.
    • Expanded the level of hardware detail. The Hardware > System BIOS and Chassis section now shows information about OEM Strings, BIOS Serial Number, and BIOS Asset Tag. The Hardware > Slots section displays information about system slots.
  • The User > User Accounts section now shows account groups.
  • The Audit Snapshot Viewer now supports quick search in all tables. Press CTRL+F to reveal the filter box in the grid’s upper right corner.
  • The Audit Snapshot Viewer now can be set as the default program for opening .adt snapshot files.

Target Products

This update applies to the following Alloy Software products:

  • Alloy Navigator Enterprise 7 and 8
  • Alloy Discovery Enterprise 7 and 8
  • Alloy Navigator Express 7 and 8
  • Alloy Discovery Express 7 and 8

Availability

This update is available for download from the Alloy Software Support Portal to customers with a current Software Maintenance & Support plan.

Alloy Software Enters Top 10 of GetApp’s ITSM Category Leaders

Alloy Navigator Debuts in 2019 Quarterly Ranking of Leading IT Service Management Solutions

Bloomfield, NJ – January 24, 2019 – Alloy Software’s flagship ITSM product Alloy Navigator has garnered industry recognition as a 2019 Q1 IT Service Management Category Leader by leading cloud-based business applications marketplace GetApp.

GetApp’s quarterly Category Leaders report helps business owners and decision makers to assess ITSM products by ranking the leading IT service management solutions within the greater North American software market. To create this listing, research analysts judge contenders on five unique data points: user perception, compatibility with other systems, mobile offerings, technical capabilities and security. Each of these factors is worth a maximum of 20 points for a possible total score of 100. Hundreds of products are evaluated and whittled down to the top 10-15 of which become Category Leaders.

Alloy Navigator attained high scores for its platform, functionality and user security features. Furthermore, strong reviews on GetApp have given the ITSM solution an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 points, praising its ease of use and value for pricing. Alloy Navigator has delivered customer success across a broad spectrum of industries, from hospitality, entertainment and tourism to engineering, manufacturing, financial and government organizations.

“This industry recognition marks an exciting start to 2019. We couldn’t be happier to see Alloy Navigator rank among leading IT service management solutions,” said Ivan Samoylov, CTO of Alloy Software. “We’ve developed and refined Alloy Navigator to be one of the most flexible and powerful ITSM products on the market. Many thanks to our customers for the opportunity to serve them in this capacity.”

GetApp’s ITSM Category Leaders Q1 2019 infographic can be found here.

About Alloy Navigator

Alloy Navigator is an all-inclusive IT service and asset management solution that helps users maximize the efficiency of their IT operations and reduce costs. This product also covers major IT disciplines ranging from Service Desk, IT Asset Management, and Software Asset Management to major ITIL-driven processes. Alloy Navigator is geared toward small, medium and enterprise businesses who strive to achieve the highest levels of productivity.

About Alloy Software

Established in 2002, Alloy Software Inc. is a leading provider of ITSM, IT Asset Management and Network Inventory solutions that help organizations of all sizes automate their IT operations and deliver high quality service. Alloy Software serves companies worldwide in several diverse industries including finance, healthcare, education, technology, public sector, retail, manufacturing and more.

About GetApp

GetApp, a part of the Gartner Digital Markets network, is the premier online resource for businesses exploring software as a service (SaaS) products. Buyers easily compare software products side by side with GetApp’s free interactive tools and detailed product data. GetApp features research, insights, trends and validated user reviews, giving buyers the tools they need to make informed decisions for their organization. GetApp is a Gartner company.

For More Information:

Contact:

Jonathan Cotto
Digital Marketing Manager
Alloy Software
973.661.9777 ext.7214
jcotto@alloysoftware.com

Prominent Journalists Recognize Alloy Software for Enterprise Product of the Year

Commitment to developing quality products distinguishes Alloy Software among top IT organizations

Bloomfield, NJ – January 7, 2019 – Alloy Software has won at the 8th annual Best in Biz Awards, taking bronze for its flagship IT Service and Asset Management solution, Alloy Navigator, in the category of Enterprise Product of the Year – Other Software.

The winning solution, Alloy Navigator, earned this distinction on the strength of its intuitive communication options, its ability to visualize object relationships, and seamlessly incorporate Microsoft Office documents into its comprehensive Knowledge Base. This highly rated solution rises to the challenge of a high-quality, fully integrated product that offers users the opportunity to better manage existing IT environments and improve service and support processes for maximum efficiency and reduced costs.

Alloy Navigator is an all-inclusive IT Service and Asset Management solution that helps users to maximize the efficiency of their IT operations and reduce costs. It covers major IT disciplines ranging from Service Desk,  IT Asset and Software Asset Management to major ITIL-driven processes. Alloy Navigator is geared toward small, medium, and enterprise businesses who strive to achieve the highest levels of productivity.

The annual Best in Biz Awards is judged by prominent editors and reporters from respected newspapers, TV outlets and trade publications in North America. The 2018 judging panel included writers from Associated Press, Barron’s, Forbes, eWeek, and The New York Times, among others.

“We are very proud to receive this honor as a testament to our continued emphasis on excellence. At Alloy Software, we understand the challenges IT professionals face and we see to it that our customers don’t face those challenges alone.” explained Vladimir Vinogradsky, President at Alloy Software. “This award reflects the commitment of Alloy Software to help our clients gain the foresight to navigate their daily IT operations.”

About Alloy Navigator

Alloy Navigator is an all-inclusive IT Service and Asset Management solution trusted by IT professionals internationally. In 2018, Alloy Navigator has risen to win a Bronze Stevie Award, a Silver Customer Sales and Service World Award, a Gold Consumer World Award and recognition by Capterra as a Top 20 Most Affordable Help Desk Solution. Alloy Navigator is successfully being used in a broad spectrum of industries, from hospitality, entertainment, and tourism to engineering, manufacturing, financial, and government organizations.

About Alloy Software

Established in 2002, Alloy Software Inc. is a leading provider of ITSM, IT Asset Management and Network Inventory solutions that help organizations of all sizes automate their IT operations and deliver high quality service. Alloy Software serves companies worldwide in several diverse industries including finance, healthcare, education, technology, public sector, retail, manufacturing and more.

About Best in Biz Awards

Since 2011, Best in Biz Awards has made its mark as the only independent business awards program judged each year by a who’s who of prominent reporters and editors selected from top-tier publications from North America and around the world. Over the years, Best in Biz Awards judges have ranged from Associated Press to the Wall Street Journal and winners have spanned the spectrum, from blue-chip companies that form the bedrock of the world economy to local companies and some of the most innovative start-ups. Best in Biz Awards honors are conferred in two separate programs: North America and International, and in 70 categories, including company, team, executive, product, and CSR, media, PR, and other categories. For more information, visit Best in Biz Award.

For More Information:

Contact:

Jonathan Cotto
Digital Marketing Manager
Alloy Software
973.661.9777 ext.7214
jcotto@alloysoftware.com