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Future of software license management - Trends and innovations to watch out for

In today’s era of ubiquitous SaaS, software license management has become crucial for organizations that heavily rely on technology. Just to give a quick rundown, it entails closely monitoring and tracking software licenses to ensure that they possess the necessary licenses to meet current and future requirements. It is currently a bigger need than ever before, considering that the need for going fully remote has already proven to be a quick and devastating reality in recent years.

Driving Success: Almaden at Arklok's Sales Convention in São Paulo

On April 5th and 6th, 2023 Almaden participated as a sponsor at the Arklok´s Sales Convention, which took place in São Paulo. Arklok´s Sales Convention was an exciting and energizing experience, and we were thrilled to be a part of it. We were able to connect with Arklok’s sales team, share insights and best practices, and explore new ways to collaborate and grow our businesses together. During the event, Almaden had the opportunity to showcase CIQ® SmartCenter™.

Developing a culture of observability

In the race to attract and retain customers, businesses must deliver great customer experiences, release reliable products fast, and scrutinize costs to achieve consistent growth. That can either be a well-oiled machine or a tangle of disjointed communications and workflows that frustrate customers, employees, and management alike. By developing a culture of observability, you can have a framework that harmonizes the experience for everyone.

Analytics Plus webinar: The 5-step plan to establish capacity planning for your IT

To stay profitable in these competitive times, organizations need to ensure sustained operations and scale at opportune times. Capacity planning can act as an integral cog in this process. Effective capacity planning helps business leaders ensure uninterrupted and optimal operations and services—elements that are vital for business sustainability and profitability. Capacity planning also sheds crucial insights into organizational shortcomings and cost drains, allowing leaders to course correct and streamline operations.

Patch Windows Common Log File System Driver Vulnerability (CVE-2023-23376)

As the digital world becomes more interconnected, cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated, putting businesses and individuals at risk. On February 14, 2023, Microsoft announced a critical vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver, known as CVE-2023-23376. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially resulting in severe consequences for affected systems.

Challenges in Physical Verification of Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are an integral part of any organization and play a critical role in its long-term success. They represent a significant investment and include tangible assets such as office buildings, land, machinery, and equipment. As such, it is essential for organizations to keep track of their fixed assets and ensure that they are accurately recorded in their financial statements. This is where physical verification comes in.

4 Rising Trends in Enterprises: Cloud, Automation, Experience, and Compliance

When you’re running a business, you have a bunch of different tools and processes that you need to manage in order to keep everything running smoothly. It’s kind of like having a bunch of different puzzle pieces that you need to fit together just right in order to create a complete picture. Now, let’s say you want to take your business to the next level – maybe you want to expand your customer base, improve your productivity, or streamline your operations.

Best Asset Maintenance Software Guide in 2024

In today’s digital-first business environment, asset maintenance has become essential to any organization’s success. Proper maintenance of assets, ranging from equipment and machinery to buildings and facilities, can help businesses reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve safety. However, managing assets can be challenging, especially if the organization relies on manual processes.