Vulnerability management is the continuous process of identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in an organization's IT infrastructure, while patch management is the process of accessing, testing, and installing patches that fix bugs or address known security vulnerabilities in software applications. Vulnerability management and patch management are crucial SecOps processes that protect IT assets against cyber threats and prevent unauthorized access to secure systems. Effectiveness in patch management and vulnerability management depends on a proactive approach to cybersecurity where enterprise SecOps teams take steps to anticipate and prevent cyber attacks before they happen.

Delivering digital operations excellence - DevOps, incident management, and keeping organisations running - is a constant challenge. As customer digital expectations rise, so do the complexities of the tech stack and cloud services integrations. But to insist on 100% uptime and rush through incident management without taking learnings into account creates a poor culture that can damage the ability of the DevOps team. This is not how a business creates resilient infrastructure and high-performing teams.

It's my pleasure to announce the release of Avantra 24.2. The second update of Avantra 24, building upon 24.1 which brought performance and customer requested bug fixes, 24.2 brings new innovations and enhancements to our Avantra platform. With over 300 changes in our development management system, Avantra 24.2 feels like a major release to us and we have something new everywhere you look. Let's dive deeper into the new features.

IT Asset Management is a critical aspect of any organization's overall IT strategy. Many organizations, however, are not able to achieve their desired IT Asset Management goals due to the lack of a well-defined approach or the right solution. As a result, they often suffer from a high cost of ownership, low asset utilization, and increased security risks. This is why effective IT Asset Management is becoming increasingly important in the current economy. To achieve this, organizations need to follow a set of essential steps to ensure their IT Asset Management strategies are working correctly.

Workflow automation is essential to driving efficiency and productivity in your workplace. 76% of businesses now use automation for standardizing or automating daily workflows, with 31% of businesses having fully automated at least one function. Are you... In this guide, we'll delve into the concept, benefits, and practical applications of workflow automation, providing you with the insights needed to enhance your business processes.

This whitepaper explores the comparative advantages and disadvantages of self-built versus third-party SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) management packs. It delves into the essential aspects of these solutions, including cost analysis, performance and efficiency, customization, and support. Additionally, it provides a decision-making framework to guide organizations in selecting the most suitable option for their specific needs. Real-world case studies illustrate the practical implications and benefits of each approach, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these solutions can be effectively implemented.

For all of the focus given to cloud-native technologies over recent years, it's sometimes easy to forget that a huge number of organizations continue to run their business critical and applications on-premises. And this will undoubtedly be the situation for some years to come within the public sector and in industries such as financial services and healthcare where organizations need to adhere to strict data privacy and security rules.