In a recent cyber attack that sent shockwaves through the security community, a group of hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2023-35078, in Ivanti's Mobile Endpoint Management software (EPMM), compromising several Norwegian government agencies. The breach, which targeted twelve government ministries, has raised concerns about the potential risks faced by thousands of other organizations that might be vulnerable to similar attacks. Keep reading to understand the extent of the exploit.

Automation is gaining more power every day, as organizations realize how IT processes directly impact the business and can help it grow … or, hold it back. We’re seeing a staggering climb in task-related demands for IT service management (ITSM), as volumes of work seem to multiply overnight. Organizations are reaching a point where manual process methods can put the business in jeopardy, as human IT staff cannot keep up.

In today’s technology-driven world, organizations heavily rely on their IT infrastructure to support business operations and deliver seamless services to customers. However, managing the complexities of IT environments and addressing potential issues promptly can be a daunting task. This is where IT Service Management (ITSM) comes into play, providing a structured framework to manage IT services effectively.

Software vendor management is difficult. You've probably experienced it. The service desk is flooded with tickets about a specific application. Employees are frustrated. Your EUC team investigates but can’t find the root cause. So, you reach out to the vendor. Then the inevitable happens: the vendor responds with “Everything is green from our perspective”. Yet, the issues persist. Tickets continue to come in. Frustrations continue to mount.

It’s here — that time to patch your endpoints. Maybe it’s something you enjoy, but my guess is probably not. Patching can be a brutal task, and with many organizations still doing it manually, they’re spending more time and resources on patching than anyone really wants to think about. Now, given the fact that you are going to spend all that time and resources on patching, you want to make sure it goes smoothly.

Software plays a pivotal role in the operations of organizations across industries. From essential productivity tools to specialized applications, software assets are critical for driving business processes and delivering value to customers. However, effectively managing these assets can be a complex task due to the diverse range of software licenses, updates, and compliance requirements. This is where Software Asset Management (SAM) solutions come into play.

Software Asset Management, or SAM, is one of the most important IT Asset Management (ITAM) practices you can introduce to your organization to control costs and reduce risks. SAM is the set of processes that enables IT departments to manage their software assets at an enterprise level. An effective SAM practice can help you manage, protect, and control your IT ecosystem while supporting effective IT service delivery.

An Asset Management Request for Proposal (RFP) template sets out the guidelines to help you compare the multiple alternatives to acquire a tool that fits your expectations and needs. When searching for an IT Asset Management (ITAM) solution, each vendor offers particular packages and benefits, and it’s common to get confused as to what everything means.

The OnPage team is pleased to inform that we’ve been included in Gartner’s ® latest Hype Cycle for ITSM, 2023 report, listing OnPage as a sample vendor in the Automated Incident Response category. For those unfamiliar with it, Gartner’s Hype Cycle for IT Service Management (ITSM) highlights tools and technologies that shape the ITSM ecosystem.