Asset tracking for IT administrators
Track every laptop, server, phone, monitor and network device from procurement to disposal. Hardware lifecycle management, depreciation, assignment tracking and compliance reporting in one platform.
The challenge
IT asset registers that live in spreadsheets and break on day two
Most IT teams track assets in spreadsheets that go stale the moment someone moves a laptop. By audit time, the register does not match reality, depreciation is wrong and nobody knows where half the devices are.
No visibility on where devices actually are
Laptops, monitors and phones get reassigned, moved between offices or left in drawers. The spreadsheet says one thing, reality says another. By the time an audit happens, the register is fiction.
Depreciation tracked separately from the asset register
Finance has depreciation in accounting software, IT has serial numbers in a spreadsheet, and neither matches. Book values are wrong, disposal timing is guesswork and tax reporting requires manual reconciliation.
No lifecycle management from procure to dispose
Assets are purchased, deployed and eventually disappear. There is no structured process for warranty tracking, refresh cycles, return handling or disposal documentation. Equipment reaches end of life with no plan.
Compliance and security gaps from ghost assets
Devices that have left the organisation but remain on the register create security risks. Assets without documented disposal create compliance gaps. A live register that tracks every movement closes both.
One platform
Hardware lifecycle, depreciation and compliance. Not three spreadsheets
Stop managing IT assets across spreadsheets, accounting software and email threads. MapTrack provides a single live register with assignment tracking, depreciation, audit tools and disposal workflows.
IT asset register
Every device tracked with serial number, specifications, purchase details, warranty, location and assignment. QR labels and barcode scanning for fast identification and audits.
Explore it asset registerAssignment and check-out
Track which employee or department has each device with full assignment history. Check-in/check-out workflows with condition recording and chain of custody.
Explore assignment and check-outDepreciation and cost tracking
Straight-line and diminishing-value depreciation calculated automatically. Purchase, maintenance and support costs aggregated per asset for total cost of ownership.
Explore depreciation and cost trackingAudit and compliance
Live register with scan-to-verify audits. Discrepancy detection, disposal documentation and exportable reports for compliance, insurance and financial audits.
Explore audit and complianceIT register
Every device, every detail, always up to date
MapTrack maintains a live register of every IT asset with hardware specs, purchase details, warranty status, assignment history and current location. QR labels on each device allow instant identification and audit verification with a phone scan.
- Serial number, model, specs and purchase details per asset
- QR code and barcode scanning for fast identification
- Assignment history with employee, department and location
- Warranty expiry tracking with renewal alerts
- Document attachments for invoices, certificates and policies
Lifecycle & disposal
From procurement to secure disposal, documented end to end
Every stage of an IT asset lifecycle is recorded: procurement, deployment, reassignment, repair, revaluation and disposal. When a device reaches end of life, MapTrack manages the disposal workflow with documentation for compliance, data security and financial write-off.
- Lifecycle stages: procured, deployed, in repair, disposed
- Disposal workflows with reason, method and documentation
- Depreciation and book value updated through to write-off
- Audit trail for compliance and data security requirements
- Reports exportable for finance, compliance and insurance
Built for IT teams
IT asset management that scales with your organisation
Whether you manage 200 devices in one office or 10,000 across multiple sites, MapTrack scales. Centralised dashboards give IT managers visibility while end users interact through simple check-out workflows.
Unlimited users means every IT administrator, helpdesk agent, procurement officer and end user can access the system. Role-based permissions keep device data secure while allowing appropriate access.
Full lifecycle
Procure to dispose
QR scan
Instant identification
Depreciation
Automated calculations
Unlimited users
No per-seat charges
Track every IT asset from procurement to disposal
Hardware lifecycle management, depreciation, assignment tracking and compliance reporting in one platform. Built for IT administrators who need accuracy, not just a spreadsheet.
- Used across Australia & New Zealand
- Per-asset pricing
- Unlimited users
Get started
How IT teams roll out MapTrack
Most IT teams are tracking assets in MapTrack within two weeks. Start with one device category, import your register and expand from there.
Import your IT asset register
Upload your existing device list from spreadsheets or export from your current system. MapTrack creates a live register with hardware details, purchase data and depreciation parameters.
Label and configure
Apply QR labels to devices. Configure depreciation methods, assignment workflows, warranty alerts and audit schedules. Set up user roles and permissions.
Roll out to IT team
IT administrators start managing assignments, audits and disposal from MapTrack. End users see their assigned devices. Finance gets depreciation and cost reports automatically.
Key features for IT asset management
Everything an IT administrator needs to track, assign, depreciate and audit hardware assets.
Know where every device is
Spreadsheet IT registers are already wrong by the time you save them
MapTrack maintains a live register with assignment tracking, scan verification and depreciation. Your IT asset data is always accurate, always auditable.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about IT asset tracking, hardware lifecycle and compliance.
- What IT assets can MapTrack track?
- MapTrack tracks any physical IT asset, including laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, network switches, routers, access points, printers, phones, tablets, UPS units and peripherals. Each asset stores hardware specifications, purchase details, warranty information, assignment history, depreciation schedule and condition data. QR labels and barcode scanning make identification and audits fast.
- How does MapTrack handle IT asset assignment and check-out?
- MapTrack records which employee or department has each IT asset, with full assignment history. When a laptop is issued to a new starter, the assignment is updated with the date, recipient and any condition notes. When equipment is returned, it is checked back in with condition recorded. This creates a complete chain of custody for every device.
- Can MapTrack track asset depreciation for IT equipment?
- Yes. MapTrack supports straight-line and diminishing-value depreciation for IT assets. You set the purchase cost, useful life and residual value when an asset is added, and the system calculates current book value automatically. Depreciation reports can be exported for finance teams and end-of-year tax reporting.
- How does MapTrack help with IT asset audits?
- MapTrack makes IT asset audits faster by providing a live register of every device, its location, assignment and condition. Auditors can scan QR labels with a phone to verify each asset against the register. Discrepancies are flagged instantly. Audit reports export in standard formats for compliance and financial reporting.
- Does MapTrack integrate with IT service management tools?
- MapTrack provides an open API for integration with IT service management, helpdesk and procurement systems. Asset data, including hardware details, assignment, warranty status and maintenance history, can be accessed programmatically. This allows IT teams to link physical asset data with their existing ticketing and procurement workflows.
Resources for IT asset management
Feature pages, guides and templates to help you manage IT hardware assets effectively.
Asset tracking features
How MapTrack asset tracking works for IT equipment, including QR scanning, assignment and audit workflows.
Explore asset tracking featuresIT asset disposal checklist
Free downloadable checklist for IT asset disposal covering data wiping, documentation and compliance.
Explore it asset disposal checklistAsset depreciation tracking
How MapTrack calculates depreciation, tracks book value and supports financial reporting for IT assets.
Explore asset depreciation trackingTrack every IT asset in one platform
Join IT teams across Australia using MapTrack for hardware lifecycle management, assignment tracking, depreciation and compliance. Unlimited users, per-asset pricing.
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