IT Audit

An IT Audit is the process of collecting and evaluating evidence of an organisation’s systems, practices, and operations to ensure the organisation operates effectively and efficiently to achieve it's goals or objectives.

Audits should include:

1. How the computer function is organised
2. All computer hardware and software
3. Applications per computer
4. Information on implementation of new applications or revision to existing applications

Cost of audit to an organisation:

(No of PCs viewed per day / no of PCs) x Cost of Individual’s time per day = Basic Audit Cost

IT Audits are an essential element of a successful IT strategy although they can be labour intensive and time consuming. Inaccurate or out-of-date audit information may increase risks with software compliance issues, under used software, inaccurate procurement decisions, raised helpdesk/support costs due to lack of standardisation, planning and replacement strategy decisions.

Parago virtually eliminates the need to perform a manual audit as it gives you a real-time view of each PC within your organisation informing you of any changes on a daily basis.