With support for Windows 10 ending on Oct. 14, 2025, users are faced with deciding how and when they wish to upgrade to Windows 11. Since some old devices won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11, new devices must be purchased. Administrators should start evaluating the transition to Windows 11 by upgrading their current fleet or evaluating a device refresh that will come with Windows 11.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is the best way to find out what causes an issue in your IT operations (ITOps). In other words, it is a great versatile analysis method for corrective action that is inherent to the ITIL framework. It’s a comprehensive approach that all managers can appreciate. In the IT industry, this method is invaluable since its ability to swiftly and effectively address problems is what distinguishes proactive IT Service Management (ITSM).

With the increased demand for the digitalization and automation of business operations over the past few years, IT Service Management (ITSM) has undergone significant transformation. For IT service departments, the accelerated pace of digital transformation has brought new challenges, such as an increased dependency on IT solutions, legal and regulatory compliance, and growing IT complexity.

After 15 years working on SQL Server and believing the world revolved around databases, I came to SolarWinds where I could learn more about operational technology and its role in full-stack observability. I've had fun watching these two industries collide, delivering on the promise of better value for businesses. I recently read “End of Abundance in Tech” by Ben DeBow, and it encouraged me to think about what the next big market shift will mean for my industry.

In the world of IT support, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer, revolutionizing how organizations handle tech issues. From streamlining ticketing systems to providing instant chatbot solutions, AI for IT support has proven its worth. We’ve already explored the various applications of ChatGPT for IT support, such as writing SOPs or quick email responses. Since then, AI has evolved non-stop, widely expanding its offering and capabilities for IT Service Management (ITSM).

InvGate Insight was added to the latest version of Gartner’s Voice of the Customer for Software Asset Management Tools Report. The inclusion is a recognition of the tool’s usefulness for this particular practice. The Voice of the Customer is based on peer reviews and currently features eight vendors. Keep reading to learn more about this report.

Both options have limitations and advantages, but how do you understand whether to build or buy before considerable investments are made?

In the fast-paced realm of modern business, efficiently tracking and managing a diverse array of assets, from hardware and software to virtual and non-IT resources, is an imperative task. Implementing a robust IT Asset Management (ITAM) process is the key to achieving this seamlessly.

Balancing growth and performance optimization is a constant tension in all aspects of business. This is particularly true in DevOps, where there’s a drive to release more features faster to out-pace the competition and a need to stabilize and optimize existing system performance to deliver the best user experience. Yet most DevOps budgets and resources are shrinking. With each release, teams are forced to make difficult trade-off decisions.

It’s like a faded Polaroid from a bygone era: The day when a computer with centralized software was safely locked away in an office. That’s because it is a bygone era for most organizations – wistfully recalled but wildly out of touch with the present.