Investing in a better way to track your laptops and devices might feel like an operational decision. But when you run the numbers, the return on investment (ROI) speaks for itself.
Whether you’re managing hundreds or or hundreds of thousands, Troverlo’s solution pays for itself quickly by reducing losses, improving audit speed, eliminating manual labor, and protecting employee productivity.
Let’s break down the math behind it.
1. Fewer Lost or Stolen Devices
Every lost laptop costs more than just the hardware.
Average replacement cost per device: $1,500
Potential additional cost if lost device results in a data breach:: Up to $4.35M (Ponemon Institute)
Estimated device loss rate per year: 5–10%
For an organization managing 1,000 laptops, even a 2% annual loss is 20 devices, or $30,000 in direct costs—not including legal, compliance, or reputational risks.
Troverlo dramatically reduces these losses by enabling real-time visibility—even when a device is offline.
2. Avoided Time and Labor Costs for Replacements
Replacing a laptop isn’t just expensive—it’s disruptive.
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IT labor time per replacement: ~3–5 hours
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Employee downtime: 1–2 days of lost productivity
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Productivity loss per day per employee: $400–$600 (based on role and salary)
Even one missing laptop can cost $1,000–$2,000 in lost time across IT and the end user.
Now multiply that by dozens of incidents per year.
3. Elimination of Manual Inventory Work
Barcode-based inventory systems require hours of repetitive work.
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Time spent per month on manual laptop inventory: 10–20 hours (IT)
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Annual cost of this time: $10,000–$25,000+ depending on team size and labor rates
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Error rate in barcode audits: 5–15%
With Troverlo, there are no barcode scans, no spreadsheets, and no missed devices. Everything is tracked automatically—reducing labor costs and human error.
4. Faster, Easier Audits
Audits are no longer a scramble. Troverlo delivers up-to-date, real-time inventory reports in seconds.
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Audit prep time before Troverlo: Days or weeks
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Audit prep time with Troverlo: Minutes
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Compliance risk reduction: Significant (especially for HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, and ISO-certified companies)
Real-World ROI Example
Let’s assume a company manages 1,000 laptops:
| ROI Factor | Annual Savings |
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| Lost devices avoided (10 units) | $15,000 |
| IT time saved on inventory (15 hours/month at $60/hr) | $10,800 |
| Employee productivity saved (5 incidents at $1,000 each) | $5,000 |
| Reduced audit prep and compliance risk | $5,000+ |
| Total Estimated Annual ROI | $35,800+ |
Troverlo’s cost is a fraction of this. Most organizations see payback within 30–90 days.
Bottom Line
Troverlo isn’t just a tool—it’s a high-leverage asset.
It delivers measurable ROI by:
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Preventing expensive device loss
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Saving time for IT teams
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Preserving employee productivity
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Eliminating the need for error-prone, manual audits
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Supporting faster, compliant asset reporting
If you’re still using barcode scanners and spreadsheets, your costs are higher than you think—and your risk exposure is even greater.
Ready to See the ROI for Yourself?
Let us run the numbers for your organization.
Book a demo and discover how quickly Troverlo can pay for itself.