Continuously building upon the industry-leading Nexthink DEX Score and Experience Central, we are pleased to announce an extensive set of new, high-value features to amplify Senior IT Leader’s ability to manage all aspects of their employees' digital experience proactively and strategically. Building upon the capabilities described in Strategic DEX Management earlier this summer, the following capabilities have been added.

In the ITSM world, automation is no longer just a luxury—it’s essential. Automation empowers organizations to enhance operational efficiency, reduce expenses, and boost service reliability. That said, achieving true, sustainable results with automation can be challenging and often comes at a significant cost. Successful delivery of automation requires a clear vision and the strategic adaptation to align with evolving goals and incorporate agility.

In cooking, ingredients must be properly prepared by a trainee chef so that the master chef can craft the perfect dish. In carpentry, lumber is precisely cut and sanded by an apprentice so that an expert carpenter can build sound structures. A similar principle applies in artificial intelligence (AI), where IT professionals must ensure the correctness and consistency of data for AI systems to produce accurate insights. However, the SolarWinds IT Trends Report 2024 — AI: Friend or Foe?

One critical decision businesses face today n is whether to choose on-premise software or a cloud-based solution. On-premise software, which is installed and run on your own hardware infrastructure, provides a level of control and customization that many businesses find essential. However, it's important to weigh this against the potential costs and maintenance demands.

SLA compliance in IT is essential for keeping operations smooth and meeting customer expectations. It ensures service levels are consistently upheld, fostering trust and satisfaction. But what exactly are thy? How do we need to understand them within the IT world? When it comes to IT, keeping your promises isn't just good manners—it's crucial. That's where SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance steps in.

The differences between a help desk and a service desk might have once seemed clear. But over the years, plenty of things have changed – especially with the arrival of new technologies that have impacted how users and customers receive support. Let's compare help desk vs. service desk models and examine how this ongoing evolution has played out. One area where the distinctions between a help desk and a service desk are apparent comes when discussing IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions.

In the ever-evolving IT landscape, the Observability Dilemma casts a strategic shadow: To SaaS or not to SaaS, a question being dealt with by many IT professionals today. As organizations grapple with the complexities of maintaining system health and performance, navigating change while staying secure, choosing between the allure of cloud-based services and the on-premises sanctuary becomes pivotal.

IT asset management is an essential component to consider in every organization, regardless of the size and type of its business. Managing IT assets is critical in today’s technology-dependent business environment, as these assets underpin business advancement and efficiency.

Network automation has now become mandatory for the current IT environment in cases related to formulating a deep IT base or scheduled maintenance tasks. This becomes apparent as the various networks become more complex and extensive; the IT systems’ overall management and setup cannot occur manually. The solution is attained through network automation that automates numerous network application services including configuration, provisioning, monitoring, and diagnosing.

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