When your IT team is buried in tickets, struggling with shadow IT, and constantly putting out fires, it can feel frustrating and unsustainable. That’s where IT Service Management (ITSM) comes in. ITSM gives you a plan to deliver reliable IT services while helping teams focus on what matters most: driving business success. It covers everything from handling incidents and requests to improving workflows and providing consistent value. ITSM aligns your IT team with business goals.

Risk is inherent in any business. It’s how an organization understands and manages it that makes all the difference. From operational challenges to market volatility, regulatory changes and technological advancements, companies face a spectrum of uncertainties that could either generate growth or lead to losses. To effectively manage them, a business needs to set out a framework that helps it determine just how much risk it’s willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives.

We’re back with our blog series on network management. Part one outlined what to consider when choosing a network device monitoring solution. Now, let's examine how you can drive reliable service delivery and streamlined troubleshooting using the NetPath feature of SolarWinds Observability.

The lines between executive roles are increasingly blurring, leading to the emergence of combined positions such as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This fusion aims to create a more cohesive strategy by aligning financial oversight with operational execution, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering continuous improvement.

Effective cost management and operational efficiency are paramount for organizations aiming to thrive and maintain a competitive edge. By implementing robust cost management strategies and streamlining operations, companies can enhance productivity, reduce unnecessary expenditures, and foster both customer and employee satisfaction.

SolarWinds has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Turn/River Capital, a successful private equity firm known for driving transformational growth. This all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $4.4 billion, and we couldn't be more excited about the opportunities it brings.

If you're looking into IT process automation tools, you’ve come to the right place. There's plenty of room for automation in IT, yet many organizations still miss out on its benefits. A recent survey shows that 82% of IT professionals plan to update or expand their automation tools to better manage complex, hybrid environments. This guide breaks down the keys to IT Process Automation, from system integration to Service Management, policy enforcement, and much more.

With cyber threats on the rise and IT environments growing more complex, organizations need reliable Endpoint Management software to ensure security, compliance, and operational efficiency. There are many endpoint solutions out there, so to help you out, we’ve put our extensive experience in IT Management and security into analyzing and narrowing down a list of the best platforms. We paired this with reviews and expert opinions to bring you the most informed recommendations.

Hybrid cloud services have become a cornerstone for many businesses. These technologies, which combine the strengths of private and public clouds, assist enterprises in achieving their dreams of scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, this added optimization comes at a cost, particularly with increased operational complexity and security concerns. To minimize cyber threats and secure their data, businesses must invest in more security solutions, such as log monitoring.

In IT environments, user-reported tickets are the Tip of the Iceberg representing only a fraction of the actual issues affecting digital experiences. The majority of IT performance problems, such as slow applications, network latency, device failures, or security vulnerabilities go unnoticed until they cause significant disruptions. If we follow our iceberg analogy the Tip of the Iceberg is only 10% of the overall problem.