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Let’s talk Linux Patch Management—a crucial practice in today’s cybersecurity landscape. In 2023, cybercriminals doubled their exploitation of Linux vulnerabilities compared to the previous year, according to Kaspersky. Although there has been a slight decrease in 2024, the trend persists due to the increasing popularity of Linux systems. This growth makes Linux Patch Management more important than ever for businesses of all sizes.

What makes a truly exceptional Customer Experience and emotional intelligence strategy? Is it cutting-edge technology? Streamlined processes? Or something much deeper, like a sense of connection? In episode 92 of the Ticket Volume - IT Podcast, host Matt Beran sat down with Michael Mattson and Luke Jamieson—two leaders in the Customer Experience (CX) space—to explore the evolving world of CX and Employee Experience (EX).

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of technological innovation since the 1950s, but recent advances in large language models (LLMs) have accelerated its impact. These advancements have sparked widespread excitement, but many are missing the real disruption on the horizon: user experience (UX). As a company deeply rooted in UX innovation, we at InvGate are closely examining how this evolution will unfold.

Let’s talk about something every IT team faces: patching. It’s essential for security but can quickly turn into a time-consuming and stressful task. That’s where automated Patch Management comes to the rescue, taking the hassle out of the process and ensuring vulnerabilities are fixed faster than ever. Here’s the kicker: according to Adaptiva’s State of Patch Management in the Digital Workplace report, 77% of organizations take more than two weeks to deploy patches.

Keeping your IT asset inventory reliable and up-to-date can be a challenge, especially when managing virtualized environments. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a significant enhancement to InvGate Asset Management—its new integration with Microsoft Hyper-V. Many users rely on Hyper-V because it’s a practical and budget-friendly virtualization option.

Microsoft licensing changes are here, and if you’re wondering what it all means for your organization, you’re in the right place. These updates aren’t just tweaks—they’re reshaping how businesses manage their software, IT budgeting, and compliance strategies. For IT Asset Management (ITAM) professionals, staying on top of these changes is critical to avoid unnecessary costs and keep operations running smoothly.