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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.

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.

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.

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 2023 so that you can start making important business decisions now.

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.

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.

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.