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Reality Bytes: How AI Drive Will Help YOU Win the AI Race (w/ Matt Rose)

In this special Reality Bytes, the team sits down with Matt Rose, Product Marketing Manager at Nexthink, to talk about the just-announced AI Drive. Matt breaks down how AI Drive helps organizations finally make sense of their scattered AI landscape—bringing visibility, usage insights, guidance, and measurable impact into one place inside the Nexthink Infinity platform. He also shares early customer feedback, the future roadmap, and why AI adoption has become a critical competitive differentiator.

Apple Business Manager Device Migration: What You Need to Know

With Apple’s OS 26 release, IT admins using Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) have a great new tool in their toolbelt: device migration. This makes switching devices between MDM platforms much easier, with minimal disruption for end users. Here, we’ll unpack what you need to know, and how ABM device migration makes it incredibly easy to switch to Ivanti Neurons for MDM.

Help Desk vs. Service Desk: What's the Difference?

Modern businesses depend on strong IT support to keep everything running smoothly. However, many still confuse the terms Help Desk vs Service Desk, often using them interchangeably. This mix-up can lead to choosing the wrong support structure, affecting productivity and user satisfaction. This blog will clearly explain the difference between a help desk and a service desk, and guide you on when to use each.

AlmaAnalysis: The Enhanced CIQ DEX feature that transforms digital employee experience analysis

In today’s landscape of digital transformation, companies are increasingly dependent on technologies that improve productivity and enhance the employee experience. However, measuring the real impact that each device, system, and configuration has on daily operations remains a significant challenge for many IT teams.

The five IT Asset Lifecycle Management phases

Master the complete journey of IT assets – from planning and procurement to deployment, maintenance, and retirement – so you can maximize value, reduce risk, and make smarter IT decisions. In this lecture, we break down the five IT Asset Lifecycle Management (ITALM) phases and explain how each step connects to the bigger picture. This session gives you a clear roadmap of the IT asset lifecycle, so you can see how every stage fits into a seamless management process.

Spreadsheets vs. IT Asset Lifecycle Management software

In this lecture, we compare spreadsheets vs. IT Asset Lifecycle Management (ITALM) software to show why the tools you use can make or break your ITAM strategy. This session will help you evaluate your current approach and understand the real benefits of moving beyond manual tracking. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to keep learning how to optimize your IT assets.

How to Choose Inventory Management Software for Small Business (Free or Paid?)

In 2025, inventory management has become a central challenge for all SMBs (Small and Medium-sized Businesses). Whether you run a retail store, a construction company, or an online shop, knowing where your products are, in what quantities, and at what time is essential to avoid stockouts and optimize costs. But with the wide range of tools available, one question often comes up: should you choose free software or invest in a paid solution? This article helps you make the best decision for your business.

AI Assistant for Self-Service Portal #helpdesk #aiassistant

Take a load off your IT team! The new AI Assistant instantly understands user problems and pulls tailored solutions from past tickets and your knowledge base, so customers can resolve standard issues independently. In this video, we used gpt-4.1-mini for completion and text-embedding-3-large for generating embeddings. Perfect for IT teams and help desks looking to reduce repeat requests and give customers faster, more independent support.

Why you need a holistic, high impact DEX strategy

Read the report: ivanti.com/experience Digital Employee Experience (DEX) has emerged as a critical business factor in driving productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall business success. In this video, Ivanti CPO, Karl Triebes discusses research from Ivanti’s 2025 DEX Report (ivanti.com/experience) on the transformation of DEX strategy, its significance in the modern workplace, and the strategies organizations can implement to create a seamless and effective DEX.

Prevention Cure: The Happiness Factor in IT Health (w/ EDGE Solutions)

In this episode Tim and Tom sit down with Sean Thomas, Managing Director of EUEM Business at Edge Consulting, to explore how happiness, health, and IT success are all connected. They dive into the parallels between personal health and IT health, the evolution of proactive and preventative IT, and how organizations can better operationalize digital employee experience (DEX). From vendor partnerships and process investments to the role of AI in shaping the next generation of IT management, Sean offers valuable insights for leaders navigating today’s complex digital workplace.