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The Top 10 Problems with Vulnerability Management | Security Insights, Ep. 48

The Top 10 Problems with Vulnerability Management | Security Insights, Ep. 48 Vulnerability management is not for the faint of heart. The pitfalls are many, and odds are you probably have at least one of these issues. Ivanti's Chris Goettl and Robert Waters run down the list of what can get in the way of vulnerability management done well -- from attack surface visibility to data overload and resource constraints -- all with an eye on how those problems can be addressed. (Which we'll have more on next time. We promise.)

6 Reasons Why Digital Transformations Fail

According to McKinsey research, 70% of digital transformation projects fail to meet the stated goals. Depending on the reasons for launching a digital transformation project, this failure can lead to loss of productivity, security, profitability, or any other number of costly outcomes. In today’s competitive landscape, businesses cannot afford this failure – and yet it continues. Why?

10 Service Desk Automation Ideas You Need to Apply ASAP

Help desk activities involve so many manual tasks that the job can quickly become tedious — leading to human error and high turnover. Service desk automation helps you avoid all that and allows IT support teams to focus on more complex and critical tasks. Some of the benefits that well-implemented automation can bring you include: Explore ten InvGate Service Management automation ideas in this video and boost your support efficiency!

What Is a Good Inventory Turnover Ratio?

Achieving the ideal inventory turnover ratio is essential for businesses striving for profitability and operational efficiency. This key metric, which measures how often inventory is sold and replaced within a given period, reflects your ability to balance inventory levels, meet demand, and optimize resources. Let’s explore what defines a good ratio, how to calculate it, and strategies to improve it.

Welcome Squadcast to SolarWinds: A New Era of Operational Resilience

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Squadcast has officially joined the SolarWinds family. This strategic acquisition signifies a significant milestone in our journey to enhance our capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Squadcast’s user-loved software perfectly complements our observability and service management offerings, and it offers a wealth of expertise in incident response management. Learn more about our incident response solutions here.

Live March 18th - Data-Driven Decisions Through Bots

Chris Goettl, Vice President of Product Management for Ivanti's Endpoint Security Products, discusses the shift from reactive to proactive strategies in security. He highlights the importance of data-driven insights and simplifying user experiences during monthly patch rollouts. An invitation is extended for a detailed discussion on March 18th, encouraging participation to explore these critical topics further.

Automate Your IT Tasks with Recurring Tickets

Tired of manually creating tickets for recurring IT tasks? With recurrent tickets in Alloy Navigator, you can automate the process and free up your time. This set-and-forget feature ensures your repetitive ITSM tasks stay on track—with due dates set, notifications sent, and progress tracked—effortlessly! Key moments.