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What Is Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)? The SRE Role Explained

Historically, there was a clear delineation between what system administrators (SysAdmins) do and what application developers are responsible for in IT organizations. In recent years—especially in organizations focused on software development—these worlds have come together as IT operations and development teams adopt DevOps practices. The concept of site reliability engineering (SRE) was first introduced by a much-discussed book titled Site Reliability Engineering from Google.

What to Look For in Configuration and Change Management Tools?

In an industry already loaded with jargon, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. If you've never heard of Configuration and Change Management (CCM), you might be wondering: Is it the same as run-of-the-mill change management? Is it a combination of the dual concepts of change management and configuration management? A new, third thing entirely? Our guide will help you navigate these troubled waters with ease.
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ServiceNow Alternatives (FAQs 2021)

There's no shortage of ServiceNow alternatives on the market for your business to explore. As service-focused organizations look for ways to optimize workflows, leveraging a sophisticated workflow automation solution is a strategic move. This could be the difference between good and exceptional customer experiences. ServiceNow isn't the only answer to automation. If ServiceNow isn't working for you, there are other workflow automation solutions that are capable of streamlining your operations.

The growing interoperability between workspace management and ITSM

As economies gradually open up, it is becoming clearer that the hybrid work model is here to stay for increasingly more organizations. This has increased the need for cross-departmental collaboration between IT and the facilities team. During pre-pandemic times, IT teams in several organizations relied on the facilities team to maintain the upkeep of workplace assets such as printers, projectors, and monitors.

Described Asset Tracking Best Practices in an Organization

Organizations provide costly equipment to their employees so that they do their work more efficiently. These assets have parts that are costly as well. These costly pieces of equipment need to be maintained regularly otherwise machine performance and efficiency will decrease and parts of the machine will stop working and you will need to replace those parts. This entire process will be costly! That is why you need to keep track of assets and proper asset tracking is essential.

Building a business case for Intelligent Service Management

Traditional IT service management solutions often fall short when it comes to innovation. While legacy systems are tailor-made to perform one or two functions well today’s service management solutions need to perform beyond these boundaries. Especially, since the pandemic has just ushered in a new era of service management, one that is filled with new challenges.

Optimize Browser Experience with Ivanti Browser Manager

What do you picture when you think of the Everywhere Workplace? Your home office, beloved pet curled up at your feet, coffee brewing in the next room? Or maybe working in the mountains or at the seashore or some other idyllic location? There’s more to the Everywhere Workplace than exotic work settings.

Client Project Management (5 Best Practices)

Client project management can present a range of challenges. Establishing solid working relationships with your clients is critical to retention. These are the foundation of any successful service business. If you’re unable to inspire retention and suffer from high churn, this can throw the sustainability of your service business into question. So, what’s the secret to success?

Swarming, Scrum, and How They Can Benefit Your Organization

Project management is hard. Even if you arm yourself with the best team and the best resources, unexpected issues may arise creating delays or other bottlenecks. In fact, according to a 2021 report, the role of project managers is so stressful that 37% of them have considered leaving their jobs. The good news is that, over the decades, the industry has developed frameworks to consistently deliver projects without exceeding the resources or missing the deadlines.