Parago is a powerful PC Discovery and Software Asset Management (SAM) system that also enables schools to manage all inventory… in one complete solution.

Developed in conjunction with schools and authorities across the UK, Parago has become the best selling asset management system in the education sector. That is because it addresses both the needs of all users within the school and its budget. Parago is used by Primary schools with 100 assets to Academies with 5,000 assets.

Parago eliminates timely manual audits and enables the creation of accurate procurement plans and budget forecasts that optimise future funding. Schools can clearly see what assets they have and what gaps exist.

Why is Parago the answer?

Parago eliminates timely audits that are associated with PCs, software and general inventory as well as giving you immediate access to ‘up to date’ comprehensive data.

Parago saves schools money and enables you to create accurate procurement plans and budget forecasts that optimise future funding.

Parago is developed in conjunction with schools and authorities across the UK and ensures compliance to e-safety, FMSiS, ICT Mark, CfP, Home access, BSF, as well as software licensing laws.

Key advantages of Parago

• Designed and developed specifically for education
• Continually being enhanced with feedback from schools
• Visually stimulating icon based structure for ease of use
• Icon based replica can be built of your school for specific asset placement
• Complete asset management solution - software and non-IT assets - white boards, sports apparatus
• Automatically discovers full PC and software estate
• Eliminates time consuming manual audits
• Monitors PCs and software in and out of school
• Ensures software compliance and optimisation resulting in savings
• Daily updates and alerts allow schools to monitor newly installed software
• License Manager monitors title usage against licenses
• Manage grouped software titles such as MS Office and Adobe suites
• Unlimited asset inventory for any organisation ParagoMobile bar coding for larger schools
• Hosted web solution - all data stored securely offsite
• No infrastructure required - completely internet based, no hardware required
• Web based portal means any user can access the account from a web browser
• Full multiple user with access rights module
• Disposal rights system
• Account Manager facility allows LAs to view multiple schools
• Limited training required - full support from Parago if necessary
• CSV Data importer for importing inventory data from Excel/other software
• Customisable reports for accurate procurement and budget forecasts
• PAT testing function and history
• Financial and technical data fields stored behind every asset
• Depreciation module

The total Parago solution provides the following:

CSV Importer - Parago users are able to transfer existing asset register data stored in spreadsheets into the Parago account.

ParagoAgent – ParagoAgent acts as an asset discovery system that automatically scans all computers, both in and out of schools, via the internet. This pioneering technology adds the details into one central location, and then updates every 24 hours.
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Software Asset Management – Parago Software Asset Manager allows schools to manage their software in regards to licence compliance and E-Safety. This process can often reduce costs on unused licensing and support.
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Asset Procurement/Resource Planning – IT is the third largest overhead for schools therefore IT Procurement is a key element of an overall IT strategy. The ability to produce reports on product warranty, lease expiry or replacement date allows schools to budget more effectively.
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IT Audit - IT Audit is the process of collecting and evaluating evidence of a school's systems, practices and operation. Parago Asset Manager ensures that schools' information systems safeguard assets, maintains data integrity and operates effectively and efficiently.
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Account Manager - For schools and local authorities that have a number of sites to manage, the Account Manager allows access to asset and IT information across one or numerous sites.
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Reports and Analysis - the user is able to report on all aspects of the data within the account.
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