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NIS2 Requirements: 10 Ideas in Which Asset Management And ITSM Can Help

NIS2 requirements range from Risk Management measures to business continuity insurance – and they must be effectively implemented by October 17, 2024, to avoid penalties. Since this is a cybersecurity framework, IT Asset Management (ITAM) can greatly help implement it.

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Release of the Alloy ITSM/ITAM Platform

Get ready for the Spring 2024 update of Alloy Navigator Enterprise! The new release of the Alloy ITSM/ITAM platform marks the completion of the transition to enhanced data views and introduces many exciting features and improvements. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for you!

Cloud vs. On Premise: What's The Difference - And Which is Better?

You are probably in the quest to find the best method to host your organization’s software and data. Out of all the options out there, a big part of the decision comes down to choosing between on-premise vs. cloud. Apart from asking yourself which of them fits the IT budget better and how much you need to worry about security, from a technical standpoint you also have to understand the types of management. The key difference lies in the ownership and control/monitoring of the IT infrastructure.

SRE vs. Platform Engineering vs DevOps: What's The Difference?

In the evolving world of technology, organizations are continuously working to increase their system stability, deliver software faster, and help their programmers work better. Different disciplines, each with its own distinct set of roles and responsibilities, have arisen to accomplish these goals.

Why IT admins and Gen AI need to work together

The role of IT administration has become increasingly crucial for the smooth operation of modern enterprises in the current digital-first climate. With the evolution of technology, the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) has opened new avenues for innovation and efficiency. This blog aims to delve into the synergistic relationship between IT administrators and Generative AI, focusing on two critical areas: IT Asset Management (ITAM) and IT Operations Management (ITOM).

How To Perform A Usage Based Intelligent Hardware Refresh With Nexthink

Today’s evolving technology makes it imperative for you to refresh or update organization’s hardware and software. This will decrease downtime, prevent crashes while increasing employee productivity. Nexthink combines employee usage, sentiment and performance data to help you make informed hardware refresh decisions that fit the needs of your employees and the business overall. Let's see how Nexthink performs a usage based intelligent hardware refresh.

Evolutionary Query: The Rise of PostgreSQL

The latest release of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) software includes table tuning and index advisors for PostgreSQL—building on DPA’s existing performance monitoring capabilities. Over the last thirty-five years, there’s been a steady rise in the role and evolution of open-source technology—including in the competitive world of database management software. Big names in the world of open-source tech for database management include MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.

Achieving Zero Downtime in the Cloud with Predictive Network Monitoring

Today, more and more businesses are scaling their IT infrastructure and adapting digital technologies to increase their visibility and revenue. Around 90% of businesses heavily rely on cloud services to run their operations smoothly. Now imagine due to a minor fault in your network system, the whole process comes to a halt leading to unsatisfied customers, reputational damage, and financial losses.

5 Basecamp Alternatives & Competitors [Tried & Tested]

For many project management teams, Basecamp has been a reliable workhorse. But as teams and projects evolve, needs change. When I'm assembling a team for a new project, a few things become crucial: ease of use, robust features, and ideally, workflow automation to streamline processes. This is where Basecamp can sometimes fall short. While it’s good for communication and task management, it can feel clunky for complex workflows or larger teams.