Data Origins - Device Origins

This Device Origins (Data Origins) report provides a detailed overview of the origin and key attributes of each device asset, clearly indicating the source of asset data and the number of sources that report each individual device. By capturing this information, the report enables stakeholders to understand the provenance of asset records, assess the reliability and consistency of data across multiple sources, and identify potential discrepancies or redundancies. This comprehensive approach supports improved data accuracy, effective asset tracking, and enhanced management of device inventories within the organization.

Report Usage

This monitors and documents the sources of device data throughout the organization, thereby promoting data accuracy and integrity within the asset management system. By capturing and analyzing the origins of asset information, the report facilitates the identification of duplicate records and supports comprehensive data cleansing and reconciliation efforts. This process enhances the reliability of asset data, streamlines inventory management, and helps ensure that organizational records remain consistent, accurate, and up to date.

Example

During a routine data quality review, the Asset Management Team uses the Device Origins report to identify devices that are being reported inconsistently across systems.

By filtering the report to show devices with an Origin Count > 1, the team observes that several physical desktops are reported by both Microsoft SCCM and Active Directory, but with slightly different environment names.

This insight enables the team to:

Validate which system reflects the correct environment
Correct inconsistencies between SCCM and directory data
Remove redundant or outdated device entries
Strengthen the single source of truth for physical device records

As a result, the organization improves data consistency, prevents duplication during audits, and maintains reliable device inventory records for accurate operational reporting.

Steps:

To open the Data Origins – Device Origins report:

Navigate to Reports > Asset Management from the dashboard. Search for Data Origins – Device Origins from the list.
Figure: Dashboard
Select Data Origins – Device Origins from list to view the report.

Figure: Report View

3.The following table outlines key fields in the report along with concise descriptions of their purpose and usage.

Field	Description
Business Unit	The organizational division or department to which the device belongs.
Country Name	The country where the device is located or used.
Environment Name	The context in which the device operates, such as desktop, server, or virtual environment.
Asset name	The name or unique identifier of the device asset.
Device Type	The category or classification of the device (e.g., physical, virtual).
Active Origins	The sources currently reporting or managing information for the device.
Origin Count	The total number of different origins or sources from which data about the device has been collected.

Filters

Use filter icon to refine the report results based on selected criteria and display only relevant records.

Figure: Filters

Enter the details as described in the following table and click Apply filters to view the report or clear all to reset the filters.

Field	Description
Business Unit	Enter or search the Business Unit from list.
Country Name	Enter or search the Country Name from list.
Environment Name	Enter or search the Environment Name from list.
Asset Name	Enter or search the Asset Name from list.
Device Type	Enter or search the Device Type from list.
Active Origins	Enter or search the Active Origins from list.
Origin Count	Enter or search the Origin Count from list.