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Simplify your back-to-school inventory management

New school year, same problem: outdated inventory management that doesn’t make the storekeeper’s job any easier. Keeping track of thousands of assets with Excel, library software (SIGB) or, worse still, by hand is a real ordeal… which could easily be avoided. Material tracking and loan management shouldn’t be cumbersome, time-consuming tasks that encroach on all your other projects. Not to mention that using old, manual methods predisposes you to wasted time and mistakes.

Security Webinar, Zero Trust For Users

Zero trust security — anywhere Working from everywhere means employees need access to corporate apps and data from any device, anywhere, anytime. This is a new level of freedom — and a new level of vulnerability. Navigate this new landscape with security that’s purpose-built for Everywhere Work. Get edge-to-edge security for every device, every user, every application and every network everywhere.

Detect Shadow IT And Keep Unauthorized Assets Under Control

Shadow IT refers to systems, software, applications, SaaS services, hardware, or mobile devices used within an organization without the IT department's explicit approval, oversight, support, or knowledge. Initially, it focused on hardware assets, but it has evolved to include SaaS applications (SaaS sprawl). Even though shadow IT has a few benefits, it also poses significant risks to organizations, such as.

UEM vs. MDM: Everything You Need to Know!

Microsoft's release of Windows 10 modernized how IT teams approach device management. Windows 10 is not a strict evolution of Windows 7 and 8. It’s an evolution of Windows Phone 8 and 10, where an MDM API was available to manage all aspects of a device, such as DLP, restrictions, software distribution and so on.

What Is ITSM? IT Service Management Explained

ITSM, which stands for IT service management, is a strategy for delivering IT services and support to an organization, its employees, customers and business partners. ITSM focuses on understanding end users’ expectations and improving the quality of both IT services and their delivery. In the early days of computers, employees relied on the company IT department for help whenever a computer issue arose.

Unable to accurately measure IT success? Watch out for these 7 KPIs

The right KPIs are critical for optimizing IT management lifecycles. With the right set of metrics, organizations can objectively measure their IT function’s performance and identify areas for improvement. These service and operational KPIs often act as a compass, guiding IT teams to help drive operational excellence and achieve strategic alignment with organizational goals.

Death, Taxes and Phishing - Cybersecurity Research Results (Pt. 1) | Ep.33 Security Insights Podcast

Welcome to Security Insights: where best-practice cybersecurity meets the real-world risks, workplaces, and roadblocks you face every day. Join Chris Goettl, head of Endpoint Security Product Management, and Ashley Stryker, your cybersecurity "rubber duck", as they review the security strategies and tactics that truly matter to the information security teams protecting organizations, agencies, and businesses like yours.

Understanding the ServiceNow CMDB - and how AIOps modernizes it

Navigating the complex world of ServiceNow’s Configuration Management Database (CMDB) can feel overwhelming. You might find yourself grappling with understanding the foundational aspects of the CMDB, or maybe you’re seeking effective ways to utilize and integrate it seamlessly into your IT processes. You want to extract the maximum value from your ServiceNow CMDB but need help figuring out how to start.

Importance of Network Monitoring

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the importance of network monitoring is growing by leaps and bounds. With real-time network monitoring, businesses can transform their user experiences and drive unstoppable growth. Whether you run a small business or a large corporation, incorporating network monitoring tools can help in the smooth functioning of your networks. Join us as we unveil the top benefits of network monitoring in the modern business landscape.