The longer the pandemic stretches on, the more convinced I become that innovation is the key to recovery. And I’m not alone. McKinsey research found more than 90% of executives “expect the fallout from COVID-19 to fundamentally change the way they do business over the next five years.” Yet, many organizations are focusing less on innovation in an effort to minimize risk, save money, pursue safe opportunities, and bolster their core business, McKinsey reports.

The new normal has brought in new opportunities and new challenges. Technology plays an integral role in keeping your employees engaged in this new normal. It’s not enough to have any old technology but the right technology that drives engagement and helps your employees succeed in this digital workplace. Engaged teams are 17% more productive, show 24% to 59% less turnover and 21% greater profitability than the disengaged teams.

Microsoft Windows 11 is now available. In the coming weeks and months, PC vendors will offer an option to purchase a new computer with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Ivanti UEM solutions provide immediate support of Windows 11, allowing IT to discover, manage, secure and service these devices. Regardless of rolling out Windows 11 day-one or taking your time, Ivanti UEM is ready when you are.

The biggest business story of last year was how suddenly and completely the COVID-19 pandemic changed the ways we work and live. Organizations had to look at how they operate, adjust to a hybrid workforce, and further embrace digital transformation. ServiceNow has been at the forefront of the employee experience awakening. As new challenges emerge, our platform is perfectly suited to respond quickly to market-shifting events so that your workforce can stay productive.

Putting machines to work to enhance our everyday lives has been well-ingrained in our society for at least a couple of centuries now. IT workers use machine learning (ML) in their daily work routines, even if they don’t consciously realize it. Automated email alerts, issue escalations, and security patching are just a few examples of how ML has put the systems we rely on to work for us.

Here at Ivanti, we are excited about Android 12. I’m pleased to share that we offer day-zero compatibility and key feature support across the Ivanti product portfolio for the new features built into Google’s updated OSs. Android 12 brings plenty of new things to see and experience with a combination of security and privacy.

When I started as a data engineer almost 20 years ago, I designed, developed, and implemented a worldwide sales reporting system for my employer using an enterprise data warehouse. Using analytical packages, my team drove quantifiable sales by transforming the way our company leveraged data. Even at the start of the millennium, it seemed obvious that studying analytics was a game-changer.

The service-level agreement (SLA) is a key component to any master service agreement (MSA) for any MSP looking to set clear guidelines with their customers on the services offering. Most of the MSAs I have reviewed outline exactly what the MSP is contractually obligated to provide the customer or business. The SLA is part of the contract where both the provider (you) and customer (them) agree on the IT services delivery model.

Business process automation could be a game-changer for the efficiency of your organization’s workflow. A recent report found that 43% of organizations say that they plan to reduce their workforce due to technology integration. More than 80% of organizational leaders report that they are speeding up work process automation and expanding their use of remote work.

Managing inventory is not as simple as it seems, especially when you have a huge office, multiple facilities, or multiple branches to control. Inventory management includes lots of factors that impact business and inventory is crucial for business and it can be a major part of your business, or it can be MRO (Maintenance repair operation).