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When is the right time to replace your hardware? That’s one of the most common questions IT leaders face. The hardware lifecycle is a major dilemma: replace too early, and you waste resources; wait too long, and you risk productivity, security, and even sustainability. That’s where AlmaAnalysis, the new feature of Almaden’s Collective IQ, comes in. With AI-powered smart analysis, your IT team can: Evaluate the real performance of every device. Predict bottlenecks before they impact users. Compare whether it’s smarter to upgrade components or invest in new equipment.

Defining your risk appetite – the level of risk your organization is willing to accept – is one of the most important steps to adopting an exposure management strategy. If your risk posture’s out of line with your risk appetite, it’s time to take action. Ivanti’s Chris Goettl breaks down defining your risk appetite and how it helps you make informed decisions about remediating vulnerabilities.

Maximize your workspace! Place the preview panel below your data views or on the right to make the most of your screen real estate, keeping your workflow smooth. Perfect for Service Desk agents and IT pros who want quick access to key information without extra scrolling, no matter the monitor size. Preview layouts and other powerful features are coming in the Fall 2025 release of Alloy Navigator.

Apple's Latest Software Updates and Security Highlights Apple announces updates for major operating systems, introducing a new naming convention with Mac OS 26. A significant CVE 43 300 is noted. Updates for third-party applications such as Chrome, Docker, Firefox, and Edge focus on addressing vulnerabilities. Thunderbird also receives an update to version 1.42. The month features a couple of zero days alongside regular updates for third-party applications.

Understanding Linux Vulnerabilities and Their Impact Linux vulnerabilities pose significant risks, particularly CVE 20258067, which has active exploits in rebased distributions. CVE 202332256 enables remote attackers to access sensitive information without authentication. Additionally, CVE 202558367 presents a denial of service and remote code execution risk in the Delta class. Applications handling untrusted user input to Delta need careful scrutiny, and it is crucial to keep systems updated to mitigate these threats.

In this very special episode of The DEX Show, we welcome back one of the world’s most influential voices on digital transformation and the future of AI leadership: Charlene Li. Charlene is a bestselling author and trailblazing thinker who has helped leaders navigate disruption for over two decades. She returns to the show for an unmissable conversation on the realities of AI Transformation—and what it means for organizations, leaders, and employees at every level.