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August 2022

Why Is IoT in Asset Management Solution Getting Popular Among Organizations?

These days technology is essential for businesses as their clients only want the best technology. Moreover, competition is high and having the best technology is significant for running daily operations successfully. Therefore, when an organization is equipped with a lot of assets in order to keep them maintained. In the market, there are several technologies available for effective asset management such as Barcode, QR Code, RFID, GPS, BLE, NFC, IoT, etc.

How to Create the Perfect Kiosk Mode on Shared iPads

Since the release of the first iPad, businesses have been clamoring to use it as a corporate device. Over the years, more enterprise capabilities have been added to iPads, allowing IT admins to provide protection while fulfilling various use cases – depending on whether the device is corporate-owned or a BYOD deployment.

What Are the Various Benefits of Automation in Manufacturing?

Every manufacturing unit thinks of maximizing its profits, which can be done by enhancing its production or reducing expenses. Asset management software can be helpful in increasing return on investment (ROI). To increase productivity, one must follow a rigid process of good management in the whole system. Automation plays a very important role in this.

What Are the Optimization Points for Asset Management with the Right SaaS Solution?

For any business to excel it must have a set of rules to follow, and a management team to tell what is best for its organization. There are multiple assets in an organization, if they are not being managed well then there is a direct impact on the business’s performance. But thanks to the technology that has grown enough to help the organization manage assets in a very effective manner through the use of software like Asset Management Software.

Healthcare IT Security Budgets Aren't Keeping Pace With IoMT Threats

The impact of ransomware attacks on healthcare is as alarming as it is under-addressed. These attacks on the United States healthcare system alone are causing an annual burden of nearly $21 billion, including well over $100 million in ransoms. While the financial costs help illustrate the scale of the problem, the true cost is the tragic reality of impacted patient care – including higher patient mortality rates.

Implement a Best Asset Management Strategies

Whether you’re working with remote teams or in a hybrid environment, proper asset management is a critical practice in order to manage your company’s assets and accomplish your organizational goals. It is difficult to track and monitor all of your hardware, software, virtual, and non-IT assets from a single location without a solid plan and a practical approach.

3 Reasons to Use Asset Management Software in Real Estate Firms

Every manager in the real estate industry wants to minimize the organization’s expenses and ensure every asset and equipment is available where it is required so that no work operation hindrance occurs. In order to maintain a real state structure, it is important to create a complete list of assets attached to each real estate. However, when all these activities are done manually then it leads to several issues. This is where automated Real Estate Asset Management comes into play!

Cloud-Based Asset Management and its Benefits

It is always essential to make sure all your assets and inventory records are accurate and up-to-date. But, the rapid increase of technology such as mobile devices and assets-on-the-go used both within and outside of the office made the asset management process complex. However, with the help of spreadsheets and on-premise solutions, you can manually keep track of your assets. But, these methods are time-consuming and disorganized and don’t provide complete visibility and insights.

Going All In: Why Customer Zero Is the Ultimate Gift to Your Customers - and Your Own Team

Innovation in DevSecOps must keep pace with the speed of the dynamic, volatile modern cybersecurity environment. Yesterday’s solution worked beautifully…yesterday. What has it done for me today? Continual iteration and speed are paramount, but they’re not without risks. As a SaaS provider, how do you know that the latest evolution of your product works at scale? How do you know that it works at all?

How Ivanti Deters Malicious Threats in the Everywhere Workplace

Back in May of this year, Verizon published its 15th annual Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) for 2022 which states that 82% of breaches involved the human element, whether it is the user of stolen credentials, phishing, misuse, or an error, people are the biggest contributors to security incidents and breaches. The past several months has also resulted in numerous phishing attacks via corporate email and SMS text messages.

What Are the Fixed Asset Management Software Features Useful for Businesses?

An organization is equipped with a lot of assets and inventories, and they are essential for running day-to-day operations. If an essential asset is not found or it suddenly stops working, then it impacts other business operations as well. These types of scenarios are common when asset maintenance work is done manually. What’s the solution? It’s fixed asset management software. This software simplifies daily work and gives stability to work.

Hector - Asset Tracking Software - Back to School Release - Reservations and Loaners

Do you have asset tracking issues? Do you spend hours updating your inventory on an Excel file? Introducing Hector, your ultimate asset manager. This short video will give you an overview of some of Hector's new features for its back to school release and the benefits it can bring to your organization. Our reservation and loaner features are regularly updated with feedback from our users. Choose a solution that fits your needs!

Hector - Asset Tracking Software - Back to School Release - Inventory

Do you have asset tracking issues? Do you spend hours updating your inventory on an Excel file? Introducing Hector, your ultimate asset manager. This short video will give you an overview of some of Hector's new features for its back to school release and the benefits it can bring to your organization. Our inventory management software is regularly updated with feedback from our users. Choose a solution that fits your needs!

Hector - Asset Tracking Software - Creating Barcodes On The Fly

Do you have asset tracking issues? Do you spend hours updating your inventory on an Excel file? Introducing Hector, your ultimate asset manager. This short video will give you an overview of how to create a barcode on the fly. Our inventory management software is regularly updated with feedback from our users. Choose a solution that fits your needs! Hector is a SaaS solution that can be customized to your needs. Free yourself from the constraints of inventory management and choose a solution that suits you.

Android 13 and Ivanti UEM: What to Know About the Latest Enterprise Features

Android 13, the latest release from Google, is here. For IT administrators, this means making sense of new enterprise features and enhancements: what changed, why should you care – and most importantly, what should you do about it?

Benefits of Equipment Inventory Management Systems in 2023

Without equipment, you cannot finish the task swiftly. Equipment is the foundation of organizations. Because they are assets that are important to businesses, equipment management is also crucial. Equipment inventory management is the most important aspect of an organization because the equipment needs inventory when it is sent for repair because parts are changed or replaced.

5 Reasons Why Asset Managers Choose SaaS-Based Asset Management

These days Business competition is high which is why choosing the right technology is very important as clients also want only the best for effective asset management. As they want access to the system all the time on their mobile phones as well. This is where SaaS-based asset management comes into play.

What Does Ivanti Being Named as a First-Time Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UEM Tools Really Mean?

The latest 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Endpoint Management Tools report has been published! Here at Ivanti, we’re excited Gartner recognized us in the Leader quadrant for completeness of vision and ability to execute. 2022 marks the first time we’ve been recognized as a Leader, after Gartner named us their only Visionary in the UEM Magic Quadrant for 2021. But what does being named a “Leader” or a “Visionary” by Gartner really mean?

What Are the Technologies Used for Effective Asset Management?

For effective asset management organizations need to improve their daily operations and business growth is the need of the hour. However, managing assets manually brings new challenges every day which impacts business in every way. That is why organizations need to invest in technologies for effective asset management. So, without wasting any time let us begin! But first, let us cover the basics!

When Time to ROI Matters

It is often the case with innovation that the return on investment is unpredictable or too long to justify an investment. In a recent study by MHI and Deloitte, "Supply Chain Disruption Fuels Investments in Technology," supply chain industry leaders identify the lack of a clear business case as the number one barrier to adopting innovations. Across all eleven innovative technologies the study examined, the responses were the same.

5 Reasons Why Organizations Should Implement EAM Solutions?

All organizations aim to grow their business and reduce their other expenses such as operational costs, equipment maintenance cost, and so on. However, it is not an easy process as organizations have lots of assets. For this process organizations require assistance. This is where EAM comes into play. It is helpful in reducing expenses and helps in optimizing business activities. In this blog, we will know what EAM is and why organizations should invest in EAM solutions. So, let us begin!

What Are the Top Reasons to Use RFID in Manufacturing Industry?

The manufacturing industry is one of the biggest industries in the world as almost all other industries are dependent on the manufacturing industry. It plays a crucial role in countries' growth and each manufacturing unit is equipped with lots of assets and equipment that are valuable to the organization. However, lots of manufacturing units do not keep track of their assets and as a result, their assets are lost, and operation delays occur frequently.

IT Inventory Management System: Why Choose Asset Infinity?

Stock is one of the biggest costs for some associations, which is the reason most organizations are aware of stock levels. Before PCs, monitoring stock included single-stage estimations done by hand per thing, per area. This made it troublesome or almost impossible to accomplish complete visibility across huge supply chains. That is why an inventory-intensive organization must invest in an automated inventory management system.

Cloud certifications for the security of your data

More and more companies around the world are using cloud solutions to run their applications, software or to store their data. But what about cloud compliance? The democratisation of the cloud is not surprising as it provides access to virtual data storage where companies no longer need to buy or maintain their own IT infrastructure. However, with cloud solutions, the security of user data should not be overlooked. There are cloud certifications and regulations that can help you in your choice.

Making Sure the Future of Federal Work Is Secure and Enjoyable - Why We're Partnering with NIST on Its Zero Trust Project

Last year, we announced our partnership with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work on the Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture project. After a year of collaboration with its industry partners, including Ivanti, NIST recently released its preliminary draft, NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-35 Vol B, for public comment.

Types of asset management in 2022

For your business to be profitable, you should be able to invest in modern technology and tools. Asset management is a compelling investment for any business, but it can be confusing to know where to begin. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the different types of asset management that will be popular in 2022 so that you can start making important business decisions now.

All you need to know about Agentless Vs. Agent-based asset discovery

Investments in advanced technology and superior assets are made for a reason, that being, better products and service delivery, all to retain their market position in times of digital transformation. However, getting a solid ROI will prove that the investments were worth including in your budget. Getting the expected returns will mean that each asset demonstrates its worth, achievable only through optimizing asset usage. And the first step towards managing your assets is accurate inventory.

What Are the Benefits of Tracking Consumables with an Inventory Management System?

Inventory is an important part of asset management. In order to perform maintenance efficiently, it is crucial to have inventory available. Otherwise, not only the time of the maintenance team will be wasted, but they will also have to repeat the process again. However, there are consumables that are the hardest to keep track of, because they are small and frequently used. These consumables are nuts, bolts, helmets, gloves, etc.

CMMS Vs. EAM: What is the Main Difference in 2023?

An effective computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or enterprise asset management (EAM) solution can be a game-changer for any enterprise that relies on its physical assets to do business. A CMMS/EAM can help reduce costs, improve efficiency and equipment uptime, and enable better decision-making across the enterprise by automating and streamlining maintenance operations. But with so many different CMMS/ EAM solutions on the market, it can be hard to know where to start.

A Complete Guide to Asset Management Compliance

Businesses in each industry abide by the laws and regulations established by governments and regulatory agencies. In addition, the organization may also adopt policies for its internal operations. Failure to comply with responsible asset management compliance can adversely affect an organization. Asset management compliance may be described as the management of assets under the necessary standards of the specific business sector.

The key differences between Active and Passive asset discovery

IT asset management (ITAM) is a strategic process that encompasses the proactive and reactive management of an organization’s physical, virtual, and cloud-based information technology assets. ITAM aims to optimize the cost, performance, and security of an organization’s IT infrastructure while maximizing its return on investment (ROI). To achieve these objectives, ITAM programs must be designed to align with an organization’s business goals and objectives.

All you need to know about Asset Management in Healthcare

As a key decision maker in a healthcare organization, you have to deal with a lot of expensive assets to deliver quality care on a daily basis. From ECG equipment and pacemakers to MRI machines and laboratory microscopes, all these assets can impact the way your doctor/nurse/physician assistant provides the treatment. But how do you manage these huge amounts of assets, consumable inventory, and a long list of expiration dates and warranties?

Importance and Tips of Condition-Based Monitoring Maintenance

Usually, maintenance is performed based on two factors first is when asset failure has occurred and second is scheduled maintenance. In both cases, asset maintenance is done when the asset is in good condition or when it is too late. This is where condition-based monitoring maintenance comes into play. This maintenance is proactive, and maintenance is given to assets when it is required. For this purpose, assets are inspected regularly, several asset tracking techniques are used such as IoT.

Employing DEX in the Public Sector to Attract and Retain Top Talent

A recent news report shows the federal government is struggling significantly more than the private sector when recruiting new employees. Axios reporter Emily Peck writes: “While the number of private-sector jobs surpassed its pre-pandemic level, there are 664,000 fewer people employed in the public sector, according to the government jobs report released .” Peck speculates this disparity can be attributed to the inflexibility of government work.