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Importance of Log Management in IT Security

Around 70% of companies experienced cyberattacks in the past year. With this increase in cyberattacks, the importance of log management in IT security has also increased over the years. That’s the reason why small and enterprise businesses have started to invest in log management tools to protect their businesses from cybersecurity breaches.

Experience Everywhere Wrap Up: Electric Energy Around the World

The Experience Everywhere tour is a wrap, and what a tour it was! We had an incredible time meeting up with our customers, partners, and DEX practitioners from all around the world to share expertise, learn, and grow. If you couldn’t make it (or even if you could) – you can relive all the action now over on our Experience Replays. Below, we asked a few Nexthinkers to send us their thoughts on each of the four Experience locations.

Why MSPs Need to Think Beyond PSA and Focus on ITSM

As larger MSPs have been able to push their services upstream to bigger companies, and with the rise of things like co-managed IT services opening this option up to smaller MSPs as well, many are finding that this calls for them to adopt more mature IT service management (ITSM) practices. So how does ITSM differ from the professional services automation (PSA) platforms commonly used by MSPs?

9 customer experience predictions for 2024

ServiceNow is excited to peer into the future of customer experience (CX) to see what’s in store. Customer operations and service delivery have undergone significant disruptions in recent years. The year ahead promises to be no different. The continuing need to deliver a frictionless customer journey, a renewed focus on improving the agent experience, and the meteoric rise of generative AI (GenAI) are some of the many reasons why CX is poised for transformation.

How AIOPs Can Predict and Prevent Network Outages

The increasing importance of network reliability in today’s enterprises is undeniable. At a time when almost every aspect of business and personal life is interconnected through digital networks, the demand for uninterrupted network services is at an all-time high. The expansion of remote work, the surge in e-commerce, the reliance on cloud-based services, and the proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things) devices have all contributed to this trend.

Goal Alignment: Meeting Customer Expectations for SOWs

Goal alignment is an essential part of developing long-lasting relationships with customers and clients. For instance, if you are offering consulting services, it’s important to make sure that you are on the same page as your clients from the outset and have a solid understanding of their needs. When both parties are fully aligned with set goals and outcomes, you leave no room for hidden surprises further down the line. ‍

What is Enterprise Asset Management

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software represents a strategic approach to managing and optimizing the use of physical assets within an organization. This type of software encompasses the entire lifecycle of an organization's assets, from acquisition to disposal, ensuring their optimal usage and management. ‍ EAM, an acronym for Enterprise Asset Management, plays a pivotal role in organizations with extensive physical assets such as machinery, vehicles, and infrastructure.

Cloud vs On-Premises: Back to Earth or Up in the Clouds?

Research shows that most US companies go cloud-first when choosing where to deploy a new application. Indeed, cloud computing brought many new amazing solutions to people’s lives. But… Is it the only way? In 2024, are on-premises solutions a viable option for companies?

What is Incident Management? Unpacking the Complexity

In the increasingly digital world, tech-savvy professionals strive to maintain reliable and efficient operations that ensure customer satisfaction and uphold trust. Incident Management is an essential component in achieving those goals. This article delves into the complexities of Incident Management, highlighting essential tools and processes that contribute to effective response and resolution strategies.

Compound Alerts Within Database Observability Drive Actionable Alerting

The latest edition to the SolarWinds® Observability Platform, Database Observability, is live! Previously, you’ve relied on Database Manager to help monitor your database and generate alerts, and while it was ahead of its time for years, the time has come for the next generation of database monitoring. Key features of Database Observability are: The compound alerting feature is what I want to focus on in this post, though. In my opinion, compound altering is a game changer.