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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.

Managing Education School Networks with Transparency

The growth of charter school networks in the United States has revolutionized the education sector, offering families more choices in tailoring their children's education. According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, there are over 7,700 charter schools serving nearly 3.7 million students nationwide. While the expansion of these networks has brought positive impacts, it also introduces significant operational challenges for managing multiple school sites effectively.

Laptop Inventory: How to Build it And The Best Tools to Manage it

By the end of 2024, the world will have shipped a staggering 186.68 million laptops, according to Statista. With so many devices in circulation, the importance of maintaining an accurate and up-to-date laptop inventory has never been greater. Knowing what laptops your organization owns, where they are, and how they’re being used is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and minimizing risks. In this blog post, we’ll unpack everything you need to know about laptop inventory.

Patch Management Software: 7 Dedicated Tools For 2025

How do you choose the perfect Patch Management software for your business? If this question has been keeping you up at night, you’re not alone—and for good reason. Choosing the right Patch Management tool isn’t just about keeping things updated; it can make or break your organization’s security strategy.

Transforming ITSM with AIOps: EMA research

Managing modern IT environments is becoming more complex and fragmented as organizations rely on a broader range of applications and services, including cloud, hybrid infrastructure, microservices, and legacy systems. This complexity and velocity surpass human capacity and old processes, making it challenging for IT teams to respond efficiently to incidents.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Observability Practices

In modern IT systems, most businesses adopt new tools and technologies to stay ahead of competitors. These new technologies are resulting in the proliferation of distributed IT systems. For instance, some enterprises implement cloud computing, edge computing, or microservices architecture, contributing to complex distributed systems across organizations.

Customize Your Self-Service Portal to Reflect Your Brand

A self-service portal is a branded help center where your employees and customers can find solutions, request services, and report issues. Watch this video to see how easy it is to customize your self-service portal with Alloy Navigator—just a few clicks in your browser! Tailor the support portal to reflect your unique brand, add a festive touch for the season, or mix it up—the choice is yours. Key moments.

CNBC Says AI Will Replace Tech Support - Here's What They Got Wrong

Another day, another AI headline designed to spike your blood pressure. The Service Management industry is no stranger to dramatic proclamations about AI, and neither are you. But what’s the real story behind CNBC’s latest take, “The tech support desk at work is one of the first jobs AI is rapidly replacing?” Does the Palo Alto Networks company need media coverage? Does CNBC? CompTIA? All of them? Perhaps there is a hidden agenda behind the article being published.