Web-based distribution and monitoring tool for ict assets :

Abstract

Monitoring and distribution of ICT assets is an interesting research area that is given little attention in Uganda’s universities especially Uganda Martyrs University. A qualitative research done using observation, interviews and studying existing systems revealed that though UMU has a monitoring and distribution system for ICT assets, it is still using the manual way where there are use of books to keep records; this has a limitation of data loss, data redundancy and duplication of record hence time is spent trying to manage such records. This project aims at the analysis, design and development of a web based monitoring and distribution tool for ICT assets in UMU ICT department that assists to keep track of ICT assets, control, monitor and distribute the assets. Also students and lectures will easily check availability, borrow and easily access desired ICT assets. The methodology applied in this project was the RAD methodology which gave room to team work of workers in the university. Wamp was the database management and local server system that was employed for the development of the system. The project provided MIS framework administering and managing the system properties for it makes it flexible The system has been tested with data from Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi ICT department. It has been observed that the system successfully registers users, keeps track of ICT assets, controls monitors and distribute assets and therefore satisfying the required constraints (requirements).