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Automation is gaining more power every day, as organizations realize how IT processes directly impact the business and can help it grow … or, hold it back. We’re seeing a staggering climb in task-related demands for IT service management (ITSM), as volumes of work seem to multiply overnight. Organizations are reaching a point where manual process methods can put the business in jeopardy, as human IT staff cannot keep up.
IT professionals always search for the most efficient and cost-effective solutions, methods, and best practices. The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) are related guidelines that can help in this pursuit. Both ITIL and ITSM revolve around providing IT services. Although they prioritize and attend to different things, ultimately, their goal is to improve both efficiency and efficacy. Read more about ITIL vs. ITSM below.
In this article, we explore the critical role Software Asset Management plays in cybersecurity preparedness. As the threat landscape continues to evolve and malicious actors become more adept at exploiting vulnerabilities, it is essential to take a proactive approach to protect your business and its valuable assets. Our experts delve into the benefits of implementing software asset management strategies, the risks associated with neglecting it, and what you can do to optimize your cybersecurity preparedness.
Software vendor management is difficult. You've probably experienced it. The service desk is flooded with tickets about a specific application. Employees are frustrated. Your EUC team investigates but can’t find the root cause. So, you reach out to the vendor. Then the inevitable happens: the vendor responds with “Everything is green from our perspective”. Yet, the issues persist. Tickets continue to come in. Frustrations continue to mount.