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The Coming Wave of Disruption: How AI Will Revolutionize UX

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of technological innovation since the 1950s, but recent advances in large language models (LLMs) have accelerated its impact. These advancements have sparked widespread excitement, but many are missing the real disruption on the horizon: user experience (UX). As a company deeply rooted in UX innovation, we at InvGate are closely examining how this evolution will unfold.

Automated Patch Management: Definition & How to do it

Let’s talk about something every IT team faces: patching. It’s essential for security but can quickly turn into a time-consuming and stressful task. That’s where automated Patch Management comes to the rescue, taking the hassle out of the process and ensuring vulnerabilities are fixed faster than ever. Here’s the kicker: according to Adaptiva’s State of Patch Management in the Digital Workplace report, 77% of organizations take more than two weeks to deploy patches.

New ServiceNow Integration (Beta) Powers More Efficient ITSM

Today, we’re excited to announce the release of our new ServiceNow integration in beta — designed to give engineers even more control to manage and automate incidents in FireHydrant while seamlessly keeping the rest of the organization aligned in ServiceNow.

3 SaaS Alternatives to Accelo: Exploring the Best PSA Software for Professional Services

Accelo has been a choice for professional services automation (PSA) software, offering tools to manage projects and business operations. However, as the SaaS landscape evolves and needs more intelligence, businesses are increasingly looking for alternatives that can deliver similar benefits with unique advantages. Whether it’s a quicker setup, streamlined workflow management, or tailored features for shared services teams, there are compelling options to consider.

Alternatives to GuideCX for Client Onboarding Software

Client onboarding is the cornerstone of building a solid customer relationship. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, the right client onboarding software can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth transition and high customer satisfaction. While GuideCX is a popular choice in the client onboarding software space, many alternatives provide compelling features for businesses seeking tailored solutions.

New Discovery Capabilities: Learn How to integrate InvGate Asset Management With Hyper-V

Keeping your IT asset inventory reliable and up-to-date can be a challenge, especially when managing virtualized environments. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a significant enhancement to InvGate Asset Management—its new integration with Microsoft Hyper-V. Many users rely on Hyper-V because it’s a practical and budget-friendly virtualization option.

Microsoft Licensing Changes: What to Expect in 2025

Microsoft licensing changes are here, and if you’re wondering what it all means for your organization, you’re in the right place. These updates aren’t just tweaks—they’re reshaping how businesses manage their software, IT budgeting, and compliance strategies. For IT Asset Management (ITAM) professionals, staying on top of these changes is critical to avoid unnecessary costs and keep operations running smoothly.

3 Best Practices for Resource Utilization in Tech Teams

Effective resource utilization is critical for tech teams to consistently deliver exceptional services to customers while maintaining internal efficiency. In fast-paced industries where deadlines are tight and customer expectations are high, understanding team capabilities, skill sets, and availability is essential to making informed decisions about resource allocation.