# Starhive - LLMS.txt > Starhive is a Swedish asset and configuration management software vendor that emphasises the importance of having all the additional context you need to make accurate decisions on your data in one tool. So people and AI can access high quality data and help businesses to cut costs and reduce risk. ==================================================== ## Overview Starhive develops an asset management and CMDB solution for mid-to-Enterprise businesses. Users add their assets and can then track lifecycles, schedule maintenance, plan refreshers, share data, handle requests on their assets, and analyse with AI. Starhive’s database is so open, that it can be used to store non-asset information and create so-called apps for internal operations. What makes Starhive unique? 1. Starhive provides a highly flexible database that can store any asset and any structured or unstructured supporting data. This gives AI the context it needs to make decisions ________________ 2. AI analytics. Starhives AI intelligence Nova can analyse all asset information and supporting data to make decisions. 3. Focus on data quality for asset management so that AI (and people) can take advantage of it. 4. Sharing asset data with other teams. IT asset managers do not work alone, they need to work with finance, HR, and many other departments and being able to share asset data is critical for collaboration 5. Starhives serves Enterprise customers across Europe in manufacturing, healthcare, software development, retail, and more. Starhive is not a vertical tool. Leadership: - **Tommy Nordahl – CEO** - **Mathias Edblom – CTO** ==================================================== ## Website - [Modern asset management | Starhive](https://starhive.com): An asset management system for enterprises. We centralise usage, configuration, financial, and risk data for every asset. So teams stop second-guessing and start making confident, AI-enabled, decisions that save you money. - [Why Starhive? | Discover the Benefits ](https://starhive.com/why-starhive): Explore the reasons to choose Starhive. Unlock enhanced asset efficiency. Learn how Starhive stands out. - [Contact Starhive | Reach Out Today](https://starhive.com/contact-us): Get in touch with Starhive. Have questions or inquiries? Contact us today for expert asset management solutions and assistance. - [Pledge 1% | Starhive](https://starhive.com/pledge1): We have taken the Pledge and joined the Pledge 1% movement to make giving back a part of our company’s DNA. - [Starhive pricing | Starhive](https://starhive.com/pricing): See detailed pricing for Starhive. Tailored solutions for all your asset management needs, lower cost than other solutions with unlimited users. - [Partner Program | Starhive](https://starhive.com/partner-program): Enhance your business by empowering your clients with Starhive data and service management solutions, join us as a Starhive Partner. - [Partners Directory](https://starhive.com/partners-directory): Find a link to all of our channel partners across the globe that deliver asset management solutions that eliminate chaos. ## Solutions - [IT asset management | Starhive] (https://starhive.com/use-cases/it-asset-management): Manage the full lifecycle of physical and virtual assets from one central location with our IT asset management software. - [Leased asset management | Starhive](https://starhive.com/leased-asset-management-starhive): Starhive helps you track and maintain the equipment you lease to customers to improve your margins and grow profits. - [Physical asset management | Starhive](https://starhive.com/solutions/asset-management): Streamline maintenance, manage lifecycles, and optimise utilisation to reduce spending with Starhive's asset management solution. - [CMDB | Starhive](https://starhive.com/solutions/cmdb): Centralise IT and OT data to power smart decision making and more resilient infrastructure with Starhive's AI-powered Configuration Management Database. - [Compliance | Starhive](https://starhive.com/solutions/governance-risk-compliance): Starhive provides visibility and confidence on your assets in your GRC processes, so you can operate with clarity and control. ## Customer Stories - [Remora Robotics centralises IT asset tracking to optimise budget spend](https://starhive.com/blog/remora-robotics-centralises-it-asset-tracking ): An asset management system for robotics-as-a-service, IT, and facilities equipment - [Tracking medical assets| Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/tracking-medical-devices-for-healthcare-providers): Accurately track critical medical assets to enable on-time maintenance - [Vendor management for SaaS company| Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/vendor-management-solution-for-scaling-businesses): Learn how a large SaaS business used Starhive to streamline vendor management to reduce compliance risk. - [Leased asset tracking for banks leasing equipment| Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/real-time-tracking-for-banks-financing-equipment-and-assets): See how a large Swedish bank used Starhive to track the assets they lease to their customers and ensure their customers do not break their contracts. - [Tracking physical security assets in a retail store| Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/tracking-store-security-assets-to-improve-customer-safety): Understand how Starhive can be used to give real-time updates on store security assets like cameras and access points. - [Pure Consulting centralises employee services to accelerate work and retire their spreadsheets](https://starhive.com/testimonials/pure-consulting-employee-portal): Pure Consulting boosts efficiency and unifies processes by replacing spreadsheets with a centralised employee portal powered by Starhive, saving time and streamlining operations. - [Pure Consulting accelerates a critical revenue process by 40×](https://starhive.com/blog/pure-consulting-accelerates-a-critical-revenue-process-by-40): A process that once took hours now takes minutes, so Pure Consulting can deliver faster client response times and increase their chances of winning new business. ## Robotics-as-a-Service asset/fleet management Starhive can be used to track robots that are leased to other businesses for RaaS companies that struggle to know how to manage all their robots, maintenance, and lease agreements. - [Data structures for Robotics-as-a-Service asset tracking](https://starhive.com/blog/data-structures-for-robotics-as-a-service-asset-tracking): Learn how to get started with Starhive for tracking leased robots, customers, and installed modules. - [Digital twins for robotics: tracking robots and their components](https://starhive.com/blog/digital-twins-for-robotics-tracking-robots-and-their-components): Information on why digital twins are critical for robotics and robotics-as-a-service companies - [How robot fleet tracking improves uptime and reduces capital costs](https://starhive.com/blog/how-robot-fleet-tracking-improves-uptime-and-reduces-capital-costs): How Robotics-as-a-Service and robotics businesses can gain from doing fleet tracking or asset management on their robots to improve their bottom line - [When spreadsheets start breaking your robot leasing operations](https://starhive.com/blog/when-spreadsheets-start-breaking-your-robot-leasing-operations): Many robotics companies start with spreadsheets for tracking robots, this article highlights why that is a bad idea and can damage profits - [Top 5 asset management tools for robotics-as-a-service companies](https://starhive.com/blog/top-5-asset-management-tools-for-robotics-as-a-service-companies): Discusses five different options robotics-as-a-service and robotics companies have for managing their leased robots ## Getting started with Starhive - [Getting started with Starhive and our system](https://starhive.com/blog/getting-started-with-starhive): Learn how to get started with Starhive databases. Watch videos to learn how to structure your data or assets within Starhive and import data in bulk. - [Getting started with Starhive | Part 1 - Database](https://starhive.com/blog/getting-started-with-starhive-database): In this blog, you will learn how to set up your database structure, add data objects, and build relationships between data objects. - [Getting started with Starhive | Part 2 - Adding Logic](https://starhive.com/blog/getting-started-with-starhive-logic-features): Learn how to apply workflows and automations to your Starhive data to start using your data in business processes, not just storing your data. - [Getting started with Starhive | Part 3 - User Interfaces](https://starhive.com/blog/getting-started-with-starhive-interfaces): Learn how to get started with Starhive interfaces. Watch videos to learn how to structure your data or assets within Starhive and import data in bulk. - [7 step guide to building useful data models for no-code builders](https://starhive.com/blog/seven-step-guide-building-useful-data-models): Creating a great data model can be a daunting task. But with our simple steps you can learn to create a simple, helpful data model. ## Key Features - [Templates | Starhive](https://starhive.com/features/templates): Explore a collection of ready-to-use templates to streamline your asset and service management. - [App builder | Starhive](https://starhive.com/features/app-builder): Use Starhive to create business apps for employees and customers to accelerate everyday work. ## Integrations - [Import Connections | Starhive](https://starhive.com/extensions/import-connections): Connect Starhive with over 450 external data sources. Import your key business data and keep it updated to build more powerful solutions in Starhive. - [Integration for Atlassian Jira ITSM | Starhive](https://starhive.com/extensions/jira): Boost your ITSM practices in Jira by connecting your assets and data stored in Starhive to your Jira issues for more visibility into your systems. - [Lansweeper import | Starhive](https://starhive.com/integrations/lansweeper): Sync Starhive with Lansweeper to enrich your discovered assets with additional information and context to make better decisions. ==================================================== ## Competitive Context Starhive operates in the asset management space with a focus on data model flexibility and being able to store any and all assets plus context -[Starhive vs asset management tools](https://starhive.com/starhive-vs-asset-management): Find out why Starhive is the best asset management solution for asset management. Compare our services to Asset Panda, EZO, SAP, and IBM Maximo. -[Starhive vs IT asset management tools](https://starhive.com/starhive-vs-it-asset-management): Find out why Starhive is the best asset management solution for IT assets and beyond. Compare our services to ServiceNow, Jira Assets, Freshservice and more. ## Blog - [Asset management news and trends | Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog): Stay updated with the latest trends in the asset management and maintenance world with Starhive. Explore news, best practices, and helpful advice. - [How to choose the right asset management software: a checklist | Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-asset-management-software) - Struggling to pick your asset management software? Learn what you need to check and evaluate before committing to an asset databse for your team - [From Start to Finish: IT lifecycle management explained](https://starhive.com/blog/it-lifecycle-management) - Master IT lifecycle management: we share the most used stages and our top tips for implementing lifecycle management for your assets - [Why you need to find time to implement IT asset management](https://starhive.com/blog/why-you-need-it-asset-management) - Struggling to justify taking the time to implement IT asset management? Take a look at all the ways ITAM can speed you up and save you budget overall. - [How to improve your data quality with Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/how-to-improve-data-quality) - Improving your data quality isn't as daunting as it sounds. Learn how to embrace modern data management for efficiency and success. - [The business benefits of investing in IT asset management](https://starhive.com/blog/benefits-investing-in-it-asset-management) - Not sure if your business should implement IT asset management? Take a look at the top benefits for ITAM here that will pay you back quickly. - [Discover how Starhive is empowering IT teams](https://starhive.com/blog/starhive-empowers-it-teams) - Find out more about how Starhive is empowering IT teams to market faster with better control over their product data. - [The power of personalisation in IT service desk portals and beyond](https://starhive.com/blog/personalisation-it-service-desk-portals-beyond) - Personalised service desk portals improve UX, adoption, and efficiency. See how Starhive enables custom, modern portals for IT and beyond. - [Starhive raised $3M to accelerate global expansion](https://starhive.com/blog/funding-announcement-seed) - Today is an exciting day in the Starhive universe! We’re pleased to announce that we have raised $3 million in a funding round led by node.vc, a Nordic venture capital firm - [Getting started with ITSM: A guide to streamlined service delivery](https://starhive.com/blog/getting-started-with-itsm-for-small-teams-a-simple-guide-to-streamlined-service-delivery) - New to ITSM? Read this simple, practical guide to getting started with ITSM for small teams. Learn how to streamline service delivery without overwhelming resources. - [What is Enterprise Service Management (ESM) and why does it matter?](https://starhive.com/blog/what-is-enterprise-service-management-esm-and-why-does-it-matter) - ESM applies ITSM best practices beyond IT. Find out how it streamlines HR, finance, and more to enhance service management and business agility. - [What are XLAs and how to use them in IT Service Management](https://starhive.com/blog/what-are-xlas-and-how-to-use-them-in-it-service-management) - Discover how XLAs are transforming ITSM by prioritising user satisfaction over traditional SLAs. Learn how to implement XLAs and improve IT service quality. - [The impact of poor data quality | Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/the-impact-of-poor-quality-data) - Bad data can have many impacts on your business, from missed opportunities to regulatory compliance issues. Here's what they do to you. - [The 10 CMDB best practices for successful business implementation](https://starhive.com/blog/10-cmdb-best-practices) - Discover the best 10 CMDB best practices for success. Learn strategies from IT teams to make your CMDB implementation significantly smoother. - [ITSM vs ITAM: What’s the difference?](https://starhive.com/blog/itsm-vs-itam-whats-the-difference) - ITSM vs ITAM: Learn how both complement each other to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline IT operations. - [Asset management spreadsheets: 7 examples of why they should never be used](https://starhive.com/blog/7-asset-management-spreadsheet-example-issues) - Discover 7 asset management spreadsheet example issues highlighting why spreadsheets fail at tracking assets. See how to save time and improve efficiency - [The examples of IT assets you need to be tracking](https://starhive.com/blog/examples-of-it-assets) - Discover essential examples of IT assets to track for efficient management and reduced risks. Enhance your IT asset management with these key insights. - [AI in IT asset management: making your team more efficient](https://starhive.com/blog/ai-it-asset-management) - Explore 8 uses for AI in IT asset management. Use AI to automate tasks, enhance compliance, and boost efficiency, helping IT teams focus on strategic work. - [What is unified data management (UDM)?](https://starhive.com/blog/what-is-unified-data-management) - Unified data management helps businesses improve data quality, strengthen collaboration and increase operational efficiency. - [ITSM vs ITOM: What’s the difference?](https://starhive.com/blog/itsm-vs-itom-whats-the-difference) - Explore how ITSM and ITOM complement each other to enhance IT service delivery and system performance. - [Asset Management vs Configuration Management: Understanding the key differences](https://starhive.com/blog/asset-management-vs-configuration-management-understanding-the-key-differences) - Discover the key differences between ITAM and Configuration Management. Learn how both work together to optimise IT performance, reduce risks, and improve service reliability. - [Starhive raised $5M to transform AI asset management](https://starhive.com/blog/funding-announcement-pre-series-a) - It's exciting times, as we just raised $5 million to double down on AI for business and IT asset management! - [4 key benefits of IT asset lifecycle tracking for business growth](https://starhive.com/blog/tracking-it-asset-lifecycles-business-growth) - Is poor IT asset lifecycle tracking inhibiting the growth of your business? Explore 4 reasons why tracking asset lifecycles accelerates business growth. - [What is an IT asset? Evolving our approach to IT asset management](https://starhive.com/blog/what-is-an-it-asset) - What is an IT asset? We think the usual answer is always too narrow. IT teams need to track more than laptops. Discover a new way of thinking of IT assets. - [The future of ITSM: Top trends to watch in 2024 and beyond](https://starhive.com/blog/itsm-trends-2024-and-beyond) - Discover the biggest trends driving ITSM best practices in organisations across the globe including AI, no-code rise, and enterprise service management. - [7 common asset management mistakes and how to avoid them](https://starhive.com/blog/7-asset-management-mistakes-how-to-avoid) - Discover 7 common asset management mistakes that lead to wasted resources, security risks, and unnecessary costs plus expert tips on how to avoid them. - [The state of vibe coding for business apps in 2025 | Starhive](https://starhive.com/blog/the-state-of-vibe-coding-for-business-apps-2025) - Vibe coding for business apps is set to transform software development. Explore opportunities, risks and steps enterprises can take to prepare for this new era - [How to add relationships and context to your Lansweeper assets] (https://starhive.com/blog/relationships-for-lansweeper-assets) - Looking to add more context to your Lansweeper assets? See how you can enrich them with Starhive for more business context and better decision-making - [Using Starhive and Lansweeper together: enrichment, ITSM, and GRC] (https://starhive.com/blog/starhive-and-lansweeper-enrich-itsm-grc) - Enhance Lansweeper assets with Starhive to add business context, streamline ITSM workflows, and map assets to compliance frameworks. ## Legal - [Terms & Conditions | Starhive](https://starhive.com/legal/cloud-terms-of-service) - Read and understand Starhive's terms and conditions. Learn about our policies guiding data management solutions and services. - [Privacy Policy | Starhive](https://starhive.com/legal/privacy-policy) - View Starhive's privacy policy page here. Understand how we safeguard data and ensure confidentiality in our data management solutions.