Managing and discovering assets is critical for organizations of all sizes. The right asset discovery tool can provide visibility into your infrastructure, helping you maintain control over hardware, software, and network components. With an array of options available, selecting the tool that best fits your organization's needs can be challenging.

We are thrilled to introduce the cloud version of our comprehensive ITAM platform, ManageEngine AssetExplorer. The on-demand version of AssetExplorer offers IT managers the essentials needed to manage the full life cycle of their IT assets, with multiple discovery methods, inventory management, usage monitoring, procurement, and reports and insights.

Almaden is changing the name of SmartCenter to Collective IQ ITAM to reflect its role within the Collective IQ family. Over the coming weeks, you will see the website messaging change to focus on the complementary DEX and ITAM capabilities of Collective IQ. Similarly, the branding within the ITAM solution will be updated to reflect its place in Collective IQ. The Documentation Portal will also be updated to replace SmartCenter with Collective IQ ITAM.

When it comes to licensing for ITSM solutions, understanding the different types of licenses available and choosing the right one can significantly impact your business’s efficiency and budget. While many subscription vendors only offer named licenses, some vendors also offer a more flexible concurrent license. Each has its advantages and situations in which it might be the better choice. Many SaaS solutions only use a named-user licensing model, which can be costly for certain organizations.

Have the concepts of “work” and “workplace” ever seen as much change as they have in the past five years? These changes have driven a corresponding shift in employee attitudes toward work. The Great Resignation may have been the first highly visible indication that something organizations and workers had never experienced was afoot. It laid to rest any notion that every employee was grateful to be tethered to a desk in a locked-down location from nine to five.

No organization has remained the same small old place over time. It may expand both horizontally and vertically. As the organization’s size increases, so does the number of assets in use. This may challenge IT managers to manage the increasing asset lot daily, from maintaining up-to-date technology with reduced costs to ensuring the assets are secured and meet regulatory compliance.

Managing IT assets effectively is no longer optional; it’s essential for keeping costs in check and ensuring resources are utilized efficiently. With the advent of cloud technologies, organizations are shifting their focus to Cloud Asset Management (CAM) as a crucial part of their strategy. But why is CAM becoming such a game-changer? This article dives into what Cloud Asset Management is, its benefits, challenges, and best practices, and explores the tools that can help streamline the process.