Lansweeper Joins Forces with Fing: A Match Made in IT Heaven
In a move that’s sure to shake up the IT universe, Lansweeper has announced it’s buying Fing, the tech that turns squiggly network data into dead‑to‑life device IDs. While the numbers were kept under wraps, insiders say it was a sweet deal that gives Lansweeper a serious upgrade in device recognition power.
Why It Matters
- Fing’s Tech: It can read a MAC address and instantly spit out the exact make, model, and OS of a device—no guessing games.
- Huge Database: With over 600 million wisely identified gadgets, Fing already knows more devices than most people can name.
- Explosion of IoT: IDC forecasts 41 billion connected devices by 2025. Smart homes, wearables, ghost‑in‑the‑machine gadgets—everywhere.
- Security Chaos: Half of businesses can’t even count how many devices touch their network. That opens the door to sneaky attackers, data pumps, and ransomware nightmares.
What Lansweeper’s CEO Spoke About
Dave Goossens said, “Fing is cracking the code on device ID. Melding that with our agent‑less discovery gives us a solid leap toward ITAM 2.0—a world where every company knows, manages, and safeguards its tech stash.”
The best part? “Every new device demands new security checks. With this acquisition, we’re adding the leading detective of device discovery into our squad, making ITAM 2.0 live for firms worldwide.”
Fing’s CEO Weighs In
Patrizia Cozzoli added, “Joining hands with Lansweeper lets us scale our reach and push the envelope on device recognition—especially in the Enterprise IT and OT domains. We’re thrilled to partner with a team that shares our vision for the future of IT asset management.”
Bottom Line
With Fing aboard, Lansweeper can finally brag about spotting every device in the network like a hawk—no disguise or code name required. It’s a win for tech lovers, a shield for data, and a promise that the next generation of IT asset management is on the horizon.
