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The Application List section in DeskGate is designed to provide a precise and structured record of all programs used on a user’s computer. This module focuses on application-level activity and records how long each program remains open and how long it actively runs during the working period.
By collecting application usage data directly from the user’s PC, DeskGate eliminates estimation and manual tracking. This ensures that organizations gain an accurate view of real software usage rather than relying on installed program lists or self-reported information.
DeskGate maintains application records on a per-user basis, ensuring that each program usage entry is directly associated with the correct user. This user-level visibility allows organizations to clearly understand how individuals interact with software tools during daily operations.
User-based application records support accountability and transparency. Managers and administrators can evaluate software usage patterns in context, aligning application activity with job roles, responsibilities, and operational requirements.
Application open time represents the total duration a program remains open on the user’s computer. This metric reflects how long an application is available and potentially in use during the working session.
By reviewing open time, organizations can identify applications that remain open for extended periods, detect background usage patterns, and understand how frequently specific tools are kept active throughout the day.
Application runtime duration measures how long a program is actively running and executing processes on the system. This metric provides deeper insight than open time by focusing on actual operational activity.
Runtime analysis helps organizations distinguish between applications that are merely open and those that actively contribute to work. This distinction is critical for accurate productivity assessment and software optimization.
By combining open time and runtime data, DeskGate delivers a complete picture of application behavior. This dual perspective helps organizations understand not only which applications are present on user systems, but how they are actually used during working hours.
This insight supports informed decisions related to software licensing, performance optimization, and user training. Applications that show high open time but low runtime may indicate inefficient workflows or unnecessary background usage.
The Application List enables managers and IT teams to base decisions on objective usage data. Clear visibility into program activity supports fair evaluation, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
With DeskGate Application List, organizations gain reliable insight into how software is used at the individual level, ensuring that tools, licenses, and resources are aligned with real operational needs.