Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

June 2023

IT Asset Management Software (ITAM)- Infraon

Are you tired of the hassle and inefficiency of manual asset registers? Look no further, as we present a range of cutting-edge IT asset management solutions that will revolutionize your processes. In this video, we explore 15 powerful tools: In this video, we explore a range of powerful solutions including ServiceNow Asset Management, SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Infraon Assets, and more.

Understanding your IT environment with Discovery, Service Mapping, and, ITSM

Having visibility of assets accessing your organization’s network is one thing. But understanding their potential impact on your IT environment is a different story. Knowledge is power. Especially in the Everywhere Work model, when employees use on average 2.6 devices to do their job every day. In this practical demo webinar, Everett and Steven will showcase how pairing service and asset management platforms with comprehensive discovery and service mapping solutions can help you identify and visualize relationships and dependencies of assets in your IT environment.

Asset Management ROI Complete Guide | Infraon

Unlock business success with Asset Management! Discover the power of Asset Management ROI and its impact on your bottom line. Measure value, reduce expenses, and make informed decisions to maximize returns. Watch the video to learn more! In this video, we dive into the world of Asset Management, a crucial component of corporate operations. Learn how Asset Management ROI quantifies the value gained from your investments in equipment, real estate, and inventory. Find out how it helps you assess efficiency, make informed decisions, and identify areas for improvement.

How to Use Generative AI for Knowledge Management

In the blog “How Generative AI Can Benefit Knowledge Management”, we looked at the benefits of AI to knowledge management to enhance the quality, automating the creation of content and enabling more engaging content. In enabling generative AI to become part of the knowledge management framework introduces concerns about accuracy, data bias, privacy and security. Now, it’s time to look at how we can make it work well together...

IT Asset Tagging: How to Tag Software and Hardware Assets

When managing assets across your organization, IT asset tagging acts as a starting block. It ensures that everything is properly identified and easily tracked to avoid inaccurate inventory records, unregistered losses, or misusage. The practice provides a systematic approach to label and identify software and hardware assets to easily track relevant information throughout the asset’s whole lifecycle.

Useful Inventory Management Tips for Plumbing Businesses

Efficiently managing inventory is crucial for any business, and plumbing companies are no exception. Whether you run a small plumbing business or a larger enterprise, keeping track of your inventory is essential for smooth operations, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, the profitability of your business. In this article, we will explore a range of practical tips and strategies that can help you optimize your inventory management processes. From tracking stock levels to implementing effective ordering systems, we've got you covered. So, let's dive in and discover how to streamline your plumbing business's inventory management for success!

Employee Performance Management and Remote Work

Watch the full clip here. Ivanti’s research into remote work trends found that while 43% of office workers are allowed to work flexibly, 71% say they want to. Why is that 28-point preference gap still with us even after several years of widespread – and widely successful – remote and hybrid work? What barriers are keeping leaders from chipping away at that preference gap, and why should they?

How Cloud Migration Helps Improve Employee Experience

The old saying goes, “practice what you preach.” When Ivanti started its "Customer Zero" initiative, Bob Grazioli, Chief Information Officer, saw it as a perfect opportunity to test the products and services consumed by customers. For example, during Ivanti’s move to the cloud, Grazioli and the team experienced the same issues that customers would’ve experienced in their migration process. This first-hand experience allowed them to make improvements along the way.

Experience the Summer 2023 Release of Alloy ITSM/ITAM Platform!

Meet the Summer 2023 Release of Alloy Navigator Enterprise, the next generation of our award-winning ITSM/ITAM platform. Taking a big step forward in our technological evolution, this platform harnesses the power of cloud and on-premise capabilities, encapsulating our commitment to innovation, versatility, and user-centric design.

Expand your ITSM: Key learnings for building connected enterprise workflows

After several years of increasing tech stack complexity, the pendulum is finally swinging back towards simplifying the IT landscape - and the best place to start is with the low-hanging fruit. A natural consideration for IT teams is extending ITSM to support the broader organization. But consolidating tools and connecting enterprise workflows doesn't come without its challenges.

How to Manage an IT Asset Inventory? Outlining an ITAM Strategy

Your IT inventory is not a once-and-done thing. Assembling it is only the first part. But once you have all your organization's asset information centralized, what's next? It's all about adding details, monitoring the assets' behavior, and using the information InvGate Insight provides you with in your favor. With an IT asset inventory in place, you can do things like: Linking assets to users so you know who owns them. Tracking your investments. Automating notifications and alerts. Mapping your assets' relationships.

8 Ways Asset Infinity's Helpdesk Ticketing System Can Improve Customer Support

‍In the fast-paced business world of today, it is essential for businesses to offer speedy and effective customer care to keep their customers happy and loyal. A strong helpdesk ticketing system is one of the vital tools that may improve customer assistance. The helpdesk ticketing system from Asset Infinity provides a complete solution to expedite customer support procedures, enabling firms to provide quick fixes and first-rate service.

Master Your Backups: Essential Best Practices for Everyone

Protecting your business-critical data has never been more important in today’s world. With ransomware attacks steadily on the rise, understanding and implementing backup and recovery best practices is essential to staying ahead of the curve. Join us as we dive into key best practices and strategies designed to protect your data initially, and help you recover what’s important in case a disaster strikes, like a ransomware attack.

How IT Device Discovery Can Identify Your Network's Assets and Vulnerabilities

The security of your organization’s network is paramount to its success. With the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats, it's important to take the necessary steps to ensure that your network is secure and compliant with industry regulations. Ensuring compliance requires you to know what’s on your network. But how can that be done when only 48% of leaders and security professionals say they run their asset discovery program at least once per week?

Tech Confessions - Ancient Artifacts

What was the ANCIENT SECRET hidden within one company’s IT estate? In this Tech Confession, hear how an entire payroll system was at the mercy of one admin’s “voodoo” techniques to provide payment via seriously antiquated hardware and software. What were the risks? Keeping the system cranking was a ticklish proposition: Accidentally running an OS update once put the productivity of the whole organization at risk. That was just one of the hazards of running a key process on a hidden device that was invisible to the network.

Work From Home Winning Top-Tier Talent

Watch the full clip here. Ivanti’s research into remote work trends found that while 43% of office workers are allowed to work flexibly, 71% say they want to. Why is that 28-point preference gap still with us even after several years of widespread – and widely successful – remote and hybrid work? What barriers are keeping leaders from chipping away at that preference gap, and why should they?

Tech Confessions - ET, Phone Home | Crazy IT Asset Discovery Stories

See the OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD reason why one company’s software was “running like a dog.” And how to control your IT estate before it controls you. All it takes is one person abusing your systems, or one unsecured endpoint, to create risk and bottlenecks for everyone. In the era of Everywhere Work, it’s vital to have total visibility into every corner of your IT estate so you can identify risk, correct inefficiencies, control costs and maximize performance.

Asset Maintenance Software: Streamline Your Maintenance Process for Better Business Outcomes

Asset maintenance software is a must-have for businesses of all sizes. It can help you improve asset performance, reduce maintenance costs, increase asset lifespan, improve safety, and increase efficiency. In this video, we discuss the benefits of asset maintenance software and how to choose the right software for your business. We also provide tips on how to implement and maintain asset maintenance software.

5 PDQ Inventory Alternatives Software in 2024

PDQ Inventory is a powerful asset management and inventory software that has gained popularity among IT professionals for its robust features and functionality. It offers comprehensive solutions for tracking and managing software and hardware assets, automating inventory tasks, and simplifying network management. As technology evolves and new alternatives emerge, exploring other software options that offer similar or enhanced features is essential.

Must-Have Features of ITAM Software | Boost Your Asset Management Efficiency - Infraon

Welcome to Part 3 of the ITAM software guide. Effective IT asset management is essential for success in today's fast-paced business environment. In addition to our previous videos on 'What are ITAM and Types of ITAM?" today, we talk about the must-have features of ITAM. Discover the essential features of IT asset management software. Track assets in real-time, manage the IT asset lifecycle, reduce costs with license management, achieve network visibility, automate inventory, streamline asset movements, and gain valuable insights through in-depth reporting.

The 8 Best Practices for Reducing Your Organization's Attack Surface

Increases in attack surface size lead to increased cybersecurity risk. Thus, logically, decreases in attack surface size lead to decreased cybersecurity risk. While some attack surface management solutions offer remediation capabilities that aid in this effort, remediation is reactive. As with all things related to security and risk management, being proactive is preferred. The good news is that ASM solutions aren't the only weapons security teams have in the attack surface fight.

Tech Confessions - Attack of the Toasters | Crazy IT Asset Discovery Stories

Watch this JAW-DROPPING story about how unknown devices nearly provoked a panic for one IT team in the defense industry. They nearly shut down their entire network after receiving an alert about mystery endpoints they couldn’t identify. The lesson to be learned? You can't afford to miss ANY device on your network if you’re hoping to keep your IT estate safe and secure. Before you raise alarm bells, find what’s hidden on your network with Ivanti Neurons for Discovery.
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The 8 Best IT Hardware Inventory Management Tools in 2023

With the increasing reliance on technology in all aspects of business, managing and maintaining IT hardware is a critical task. An effective IT hardware inventory management system can help organizations to improve their productivity, reduce costs, and minimize downtime due to hardware failure.

Data to Dollars

In our previous blogs, we discussed the transformative capabilities of AI in demand forecasting and planning for the retail and CPG industries, as well as the data science and ethical considerations behind it. Now, in this final installment of our series, we'll explore how businesses can maximize their margins by integrating, adopting, and executing AI-powered solutions.

Tech Confessions - The Paper Trail | Crazy IT Asset Discovery Stories

WHY was there a HIDDEN PRINTER underneath one executive assistant’s desk? Watch this Tech Confession video to learn why and how employees’ ghost assets might put a company at serious productivity loss and compliance risk! When an executive assistant was asked by her boss to print out all his emails, she unwittingly created headaches for her IT team. Why? Because they had to wade through reams of (personal) messages to see if company secrets were being exposed.

There's a Bot for That

Ivanti Neurons Bots provides powerful hyper-automation capabilities for IT departments, and with a no-code/low-code interface and rich out-of-the-box content, organizations can start solving many challenges across the IT landscape in minutes. Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best.

Boosting Risk Management Automation with Asset Health Rules and Smart Tags

Risk Management helps organizations identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats. It's part of a comprehensive IT Asset Management strategy, so you can use InvGate Insight to implement it. Moreover, the tool can automate multiple tasks to help you: See how InvGate Product Specialist Matt Beran configures Asset Health Rules and Smart Tags to boost Risk Management automation!

Asset Lifecycle Management: A Complete Guide for 2023 | Infraon

This comprehensive video guide will glimpse Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) and its significance in 2023. ALM assists firms in managing asset acquisition, maintenance, and disposal, resulting in increased operational efficiency, higher ROI, and decreased downtime. The asset management lifecycle is divided into six stages: planning, procurement, deployment, utilization, maintenance, and disposal. Learn about the advantages of ALM, such as cost control, increased efficiency, compliance, risk management, sustainability, and better planning.

A CIOs Perspective on ITSM

In this video, Bob Grazioli, Ivanti’s Chief Information Officer, explains how Ivanti's ITSM environment has been expanded to include lines of business workflows and security. You’ll also learn how ITSM can accumulate vulnerabilities in tickets during the build process, allowing for insights into the severity of the tickets and for secure deployments into the operating environment.

How to Use Service Tickets to Improve Your Digital Employee Experience

What can you expect when you shift ITSM to the rest of your organization? Watch Bob Grazioli, Ivanti's Chief Information Officer, break it down in this video. Explore how the move from on-prem to the cloud has driven improvements in the employee experience and IT efficiency at Ivanti.

Why IT Asset Discovery Is the Foundation of a Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Program

With over 236,000 total vulnerabilities currently known – and an average 61 new vulnerabilities added every day to the NVD – it’s impossible to remediate every single CVE or threat vector that appears. So, how do everyday organizations handle the continuously growing threats to their organization’s end users, customers and data – especially across an increasingly hybrid and remote Everywhere Workplace?

Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can't Stop With Just Patching

With remote work now commonplace, having a good cyber hygiene program is crucial for organizations who want to survive in today’s threat landscape. This includes promoting a culture of individual cybersecurity awareness and deploying the right security tools, which are both critical to the program’s success. Some of these tools include endpoint patching, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and antivirus software.

ITSM's Role in Building a Connected Enterprise: The Perspective of a CIO

With 73% of IT and security professionals reporting an increased workload since hybrid and remote work started, ITSM is a game changer for your organization. By automating workloads and increasing visibility, you’re able to build up the resiliency of your IT operations and proactively resolve problems. But getting started can be hard. That’s why Bob Grazioli, Ivanti’s Chief Information Officer, sat down to share his perspective gathered over more than 25 years in the field.

Almaden Brings the Power of Generative AI to Collective IQ®, Revolutionizing Digital Employee Experience

Almaden Inc is excited to super-charge Collective IQ®, a game-changing Digital Employee Experience solution, with the power of Generative AI. Collective IQ® revolutionizes the way organizations optimize their digital workplaces, providing unparalleled insights, support, and automation.

Atlassian Pricing Plan & Cost Guide

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective management of IT assets is crucial for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and achieve sustainable growth. As companies expand their digital infrastructure, the need for robust IT Asset Management (ITAM) solutions becomes increasingly important. Among the leading providers in this domain is Atlassian, a renowned software company offering a range of products to streamline ITAM processes and enhance productivity.

How to overcome obstacles on your Enterprise Service Management (ESM) journey

Expanding ITSM beyond IT isn’t a walk in the park. There are countless roadblocks that you’ll need to overcome. Phil Bowermaster, Director of Solutions Marketing at Ivanti, and Mark Temple, Assistant Director for Service Management at the University of Glasgow, share their experiences and give advice on how to make your ESM initiative a successful one.

ManageEngine AssetExplorer Pricing 2023

In today’s technology-driven world, organizations rely heavily on their IT infrastructure to operate efficiently and stay competitive. However, managing the complex ecosystem of IT assets and ensuring their optimal utilization can be daunting. This is where IT Asset Management (ITAM) steps in as a strategic practice that enables businesses to gain better control over their technology investments, minimize risks, and maximize returns.

How to implement Enterprise Service Management (ESM) at your organization

ESM applications are growing in prominence. So, what’s the best way to implement it at your organization? In this video, Ivanti’s Phil Bowermaster and Mark Temple from University of Glasgow dive into the easiest way to start and expand that ITSM environment to manage non-service workflows.

10 Best Fixed Asset Management Software in 2023 - Infraon

Discover the best-fixed asset management software options in 2023 to streamline your asset tracking and management. Managing fixed assets can be overwhelming without the right tools, but with these software solutions, you can automate tasks and simplify the process. In this video, we explore the top-tier asset management software like IBM Maximo, EZ Office Inventory, Infraon Assets & so on.

Agent vs. Agentless ITAM: What Are Their Differences - And Why You Need Both?

One of the most frequent questions when searching for IT Asset Management (ITAM) software is whether it's agent-based or agentless. The debate between these two is somewhat complex and has its intricacies, but we managed to compile everything you need to know in this article.

What Are Average MSP Salaries in 2023?

Catch an exclusive sneak peek inside Bowman Williams’ new 2023 MSP Salary Guide, which shares average salary numbers and compensation trends for 32 different MSP positions. Bowman Williams CEO John Davenjay and Operations Manager Mark Hammond sat down with NinjaOne's Jonathan Crowe to discuss the latest salary trends and how owners and candidates are adapting.

Everything You Need to Know About Software License Management

Software License Management (SLM) is a critical aspect of IT Asset Management (ITAM). Organizations heavily rely on software applications for their everyday functions. However, grappling with diverse licensing models and meeting compliance requirements requires good organization, knowledge on the matter, and a competent tool. Effective SLM is the way to address this.

The Next Evolution of Patch Management: Security Insights Podcast Ep. 13

Welcome to Security Insights: where best-practice cybersecurity meets the real-world risks, workplaces, and roadblocks you face every day. Join Chris Goettl, head of Endpoint Security Product Management, and Ashley Stryker, your cybersecurity "rubber duck", as they review the security strategies and tactics that truly matter to the information security teams protecting organizations, agencies, and businesses like yours.

Looking for Free IT Asset Management Software? You Should Read This First

If you’ve decided it’s time for your organization to start thoroughly managing its IT assets, it’s likely that you’re looking at free IT Asset Management (ITAM) software with good eyes. The cost of a paid tool can be a drawback, either because you don’t have the budget for it or you’re hesitant about its effectiveness. However, cheap can be expensive, and ITAM tools are no exception.

The Importance of Asset Tracking for Small Businesses

In today's rapidly changing technological world, it's more important than ever for small businesses to track their assets effectively. Asset tracking is the process of monitoring and managing the physical assets of a business, such as equipment, machinery, and tools. With proper asset tracking, small businesses can optimize their operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

What is IT Asset Management, and why does it matter? (ITAM) Infraon

Welcome to our 4-part video series on ITAM. We will cover everything you need about ITAM in this series. In this part, we discuss IT Asset Management and why it matters. Learn how ITAM can streamline operations, protect valuable data, and drive business success, from optimizing license usage to reducing unused assets, preparing for audits, and generating precise budgets with ITAM. Safeguard your organization by effectively managing end-of-life assets and ensuring compliance.

10 Benefits of Using Asset Infinity for Preventive Maintenance Management

‍Maintaining the health and performance of assets is essential for enterprises across industries in the fast-paced business climate of today. Assets are the foundation of operations, so proactive maintenance management has elevated to the top of the priority list. This is where the state-of-the-art asset management tool Asset Infinity excels. Asset Infinity offers several advantages that transform preventative maintenance procedures thanks to its extensive features and user-friendly design.

AssetTiger Pricing Plan & Cost Guide

ITAM (IT Asset Management) software is designed to help organizations efficiently manage and track their IT assets throughout their lifecycle. It provides a centralized platform to monitor and control an organization’s entire inventory of hardware and software assets. Here are some typical features of ITAM software.

IT Asset Management Challenges: Solutions and Strategies

Asset IT management involves the management of an organization's IT assets, including hardware, software, and infrastructure. Effective IT asset management can help businesses streamline their operations and optimize their IT investments. However, managing IT assets can present a range of challenges that must be addressed to ensure efficient and effective asset management.

How to Conduct an Effective Asset Inventory Audit

As businesses grow and acquire new assets, keeping track of these assets becomes increasingly challenging. An asset inventory audit is a process of identifying and documenting all the assets owned by a business. Conducting an effective asset inventory audit can help businesses understand what assets they have, their condition, and their value. This information can be used to optimize asset utilization, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and ensure compliance with regulations.

22 best Software Asset Management Tools in 2024: SAM Tools and Solutions

“Do you know 83% of employees spend half an hour daily to retrieve information about software assets?“ As an IT-focused business leader, it is essential to keep track of your software so that you know exactly what you have, where it is running, and what you require. From managing finances to engaging with clients, technology is crucial to running your business. But how often do you audit the software assets that support your business operations?

The Human Element of Preventing Supply Chain Attacks: Security Insights Podcast Ep. 12

Welcome to Security Insights: where best-practice cybersecurity meets the real-world risks, workplaces, and roadblocks you face every day. Join Chris Goettl, head of Endpoint Security Product Management, and Ashley Stryker, your cybersecurity "rubber duck", as they review the security strategies and tactics that truly matter to the information security teams protecting organizations, agencies, and businesses like yours.