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5 Reasons Why NIS2 Directive Preparation Should Start Now, Part Two: Implementation Takes Time

In a previous blog post, I discussed the two main areas to audit before the European Union’s updated Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) becomes ratified law in October 2024. Specifically, these audits would: Identify your gaps with the NIS2 directive’s requirements now. Review your current supply chain security flaws. Now that we’ve discovered these security flaws, we must fix them — before time runs out in October 2024.

Your Guide to ACSC Essential 8 Compliance

Shane Wescott and Abdul Azize from Ivanti demonstrate how the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) experts' Essential 8 recommendations can be applied at your organisation – saving you time and reducing costs and risks. Learn how: To improve your compliance with the Essential 8 controls. To decrease your cost and time to patch. To protect faster and improve your maturity with risk-based threat intelligence.

Unlocking Customer Service's Full Potential with Generative AI - Infraon

Want to stay ahead of the competition? Discover the most effective ways to use generative ai in customer service! Welcome to our latest video of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its game-changing impact on customer service interactions. As customer expectations evolve, businesses must explore innovative solutions to provide efficient, personalized, and engaging support experiences. Enter generative AI - a powerful technology that can revolutionize the way you connect with your customers!

Five Ways Voice Picking Raises Accuracy in Supply Chain Operations

Accuracy in supply chain operations means so many things. There’s the obvious order accuracy in fulfillment, and all that comes with it — KPIs met, customer satisfaction ratings, etc. Every one of these is important. But there are several ways that improving accuracy affects the business, so we’re looking at how operations teams hit the target with help from voice-enabled applications.

5 Reasons Why NIS2 Directive Preparation Should Start Now, Part One: Audits Take Time

You probably heard about the European Union’s updated Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2). This directive will translate into active law in October 2024. You should be ready for it, as there are high fines and sanctions for non-compliance. But you might be tempted to think that October 2024 is far away, right? Think twice. After all, how can you know if you have plenty of time to prepare if you don’t know how well you currently comply with the projected regulations?

4 Types of IT Assets Your IT Inventory Should Include

Defining the types of IT assets to include in your IT inventory is the first step to implement your IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategy. But it’s not just about understanding their classification, but also how to monitor and manage each type. This will make sure you are optimizing their utilization, mitigating risks, and controlling costs.

3 reasons to embrace low-code

Organizations face myriad challenges in IT, from managing ever-growing backlogs to maintaining competitiveness. In the face of such challenges, ServiceNow App Engine emerges as a beacon of innovation for organizations of all kinds. By harnessing the power of low-code development, App Engine can streamline processes and accelerate solutions with less complexity, cost, and risk—all on one platform.

IT Asset Technician | InvGate Insight Walkthrough

If you're searching for IT Asset Management software, you must fully understand its functionalities to make your IT asset managers' lives easier. After all, software needs to adapt to your organization and not the other way around. And that's precisely what you get with InvGate Insight. In it, you'll find a user-friendly ITAM solution packed with multiple features to manage your IT infrastructure and easy to implement.

AI and automation: Unlocking job opportunities for Australia's economy

As the Australian workforce braces for increased AI and automation, individuals must adapt by acquiring new skills. In doing so, Australians can expand the impact of their work, embark on more fulfilling career paths, and increase their income potential. Recent ServiceNow-commissioned research from Pearson points to major changes in the workforce—in Australia and around the world—due to the implementation of AI and other technologies.

Get IT Right by Focusing on Service Strategy

Too often, we in IT get so busy performing the day-to-day work and fighting the many fires that come at us each day that we neglect to take a moment and focus on ways we can be strategic about how we do our jobs. When building or expanding IT Service Management offerings, it’s important to understand how taking time to focus on service strategy can greatly improve the efficiency of service delivery. First, let’s begin by defining a few terms.