Tarkvaralisteks

Tarkvaralisteks refers to compiled inventories or catalogs of software applications and related assets. In IT management and administration, tarkvaralisteks are used to document, categorize, and manage software across an organization, supporting decisions about procurement, deployment, and compliance.

Origin and usage: The term combines tarkvara (software) and nimekiri (list) with a plural suffix, and it appears in internal policies, procurement guidelines, and software asset management discussions in Estonia. The concept is commonly employed in both private companies and public sector organizations to organize information about installed and licensed software.

Typical contents: A tarkvaralisteks typically includes software name, version, publisher, license type, number of seats or entitlements, installation method (on-premises or cloud), deployment status, maintenance and support terms, end-of-life dates, and licensing metrics (entitlements, usage meters, renewal dates). Additional details may cover platform compatibility, deployment scope, and compliance notes.

Applications: Tarkvaralisteks are used in software asset management, license compliance, cost control, security risk assessment, and procurement planning. They enable organizations to track software coverage, avoid license overages or under-licensing, and inform budgeting and renewal strategies.

Relation to related concepts: The term is closely related to software inventory and software catalogs, and functions as a practical tool within IT asset management and license management practices. It supports governance, auditing, and transparent software governance across an organization.

See also IT asset management, software inventory, software catalog, license management.