EAM - Discoverable & Non-Discoverable
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3 weeks ago
Hi All,
I am working in HAM but new across EAM.
I need help in understanding how system decides enterprise assets as "Discoverable" or "Non-Discoverable"
(screenshot is from EAM worksapce)
As these assets do not interact with internet and cannot be connected to any system online, how it is managed in EAM workspace.
I am primarily referring to office furniture like tables, chairs, whiteboards, meeting room essentials etc.
Any inputs/guidance is highly valuable.
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3 weeks ago
Hi @Vaibhav Sharma1 ,
The Discoverable vs Non-Discoverable classification in EAM is generally used to indicate whether an asset can be identified, tracked, or updated through automated discovery/integration mechanisms.
Discoverable Assets: Assets that can communicate with systems and can typically be identified through discovery tools, integrations, IoT sensors, network connectivity, agent-based solutions, etc.
Non-Discoverable Assets: Assets that cannot be automatically discovered because they do not have a digital footprint or network presence. Examples include tables, chairs, whiteboards, desks, filing cabinets, meeting room furniture, and other facility-related assets.
For assets such as office furniture, the system does not rely on network discovery. Instead, these assets are managed through:
Manual asset creation
Asset receiving and procurement processes
Barcode/QR code tagging
Physical inventory audits
Location and assignment tracking
In EAM, the Discoverable flag is primarily a way to differentiate assets that can participate in automated discovery processes from those that require lifecycle management through operational processes and physical audits.
So in your example, furniture assets would typically be classified as Non-Discoverable, but they can still be fully managed in EAM for inventory, lifecycle, maintenance, location tracking, depreciation, and ownership purposes.
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3 weeks ago
Thanks for valuable inputs!
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Hi @Vaibhav Sharma1 ,
Could you Please accept the solution if that answers your question.