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Detect & Remediate Device Performance Issues to Improve IT Efficiency & Employee Productivity

March 2, 2023. Phishing attacks were by far the most reported type of global cybercrimes in 2021 -- nearly four times as often as the next most reported attack, and well over six times the rate of personal data breach reports. And yet, Ivanti's latest cybersecurity research found that only 43% of surveyed security professionals reported a phishing attack on their organization in the last 24 months.

ITAM Software Comparison: Top 5 IT Asset Management Tool Alternatives

If you stopped by this article, you're most likely searching for an IT Asset Management (ITAM) solution. And since we know that the research process might be a bit overwhelming, we put together this ITAM software comparison to give you an overview of the best alternatives in the market. Overall, an ITAM tool should provide an easy and comprehensive way to manage your organization's IT assets during their lifecycle, including mainly hardware, software, and cloud-based assets.

How to Build a CMDB And Map Your Entire IT Infrastructure

A Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is a database that stores all the information related to your company's IT infrastructure. This includes hardware, software, applications, contracts, users, and the relationships between them. It can also capture information such as configurations or baselines, making it easier for agents to track changes in that environment.

A complete guide to IT asset inventory | Infraon

Do you need help to maintain an accurate inventory of your IT assets? Look no further! Our latest blog introduces you to Infraon, the game-changing IT asset inventory management solution. Infraon is a powerful, user-friendly SaaS platform streamlining IT asset inventory management. Say goodbye to tedious manual processes and spreadsheet dependencies. With Infraon, you can effortlessly track and manage your IT assets throughout their lifecycle.

Mastering AWS Elastic Load Balancing with the Essential Metrics for Monitoring

Load balancing is a crucial component of any web application that ensures even capacity utilization and fault tolerance. However, managing a load balancer can be challenging, especially if it's a managed service like ELB. In this video, we go over the key metrics to monitor, including request count, latency, surge queue length, target connection error count, and more. If you're looking to optimize your application's load balancer performance and keep it running smoothly, this video is a must-watch.

How Asset Management Software Helps to Work Remotely?

Unlocking the full potential of your organization’s IT assets requires a comprehensive understanding and efficient management of hardware and software resources. With the ever-growing complexity of modern technology ecosystems, having a robust IT asset management system in place is crucial for success. From tracking inventory and optimizing software usage to ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness, the power of asset management software is undeniable.

Chatbots vs. Conversational AI: What's the Difference?

Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate human conversations through textual or auditory means. They are typically rule-based and follow predefined scripts to respond to user inputs. While chatbots excel at providing basic information and handling simple inquiries, they often lack true conversational abilities and struggle to understand complex user intents. Examples of companies utilizing chatbots include customer support bots on websites and messaging platforms.

Governance, Risk, And Compliance (GRC): A Deep Dive Into The Framework

Governance, Risk, and Compliance or GRC are the measures we put in place to protect our organization and its people. As its name implies, it goes beyond just Risk Management. GRC builds a broader framework by incorporating governance and compliance requirements to keep organizations globally protected. Done well, it ensures we have the proper guardrails in place, meet our expected responsibilities, and protect the business from internal and external threats.

A Truce in the Device Management "Turf Wars"

“Why can’t you just use the MDM we’ve been using in corporate IT?” Sounds familiar? If you’ve been in operations IT for the last decade or more, you’ve likely heard this question from your corporate colleagues at least once. It may be a bit ironic that mobile device management may have been part of your operational tech stack for twice as many years as it’s been in the corporate conversation.