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ITAM in SMBs - Trends We See for 2025

In the evolving landscape of IT Asset Management (ITAM), small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are experiencing a paradigm shift. Traditionally, ITAM was the domain of large enterprises, managed by solutions like Certero, Flexera, and Snow, focusing primarily on tracking and managing expensive software licenses and conducting software audits. However, the landscape is changing, and SMBs must now embrace ITAM, albeit in a completely different manner.

What is Agentic AI? And why does it matter in IT service management and ITAM?

When embarking on a new digitalisation project today, people expect more than just the basics, such as security, functionality or choosing a trusted brand. They're looking for tools that offer a personalized experience and smart automations. This is especially true for service desks and IT management platforms, where automating repetitive tasks and tailoring the experience to users really matter. AI agents are a great solution for this. They can handle tasks on their own, make processes smoother, boost efficiency, and save money.

IT Asset Tracking: Complete Control Guide

Managing your IT assets shouldn’t feel like juggling countless hardware, software, licenses, and online resources. Without comprehensive management software, your team may struggle with visibility, accuracy, and compliance, leading to inefficiencies and risks. Motadata’s IT Asset Management Software simplifies the entire process, from discovery to monitoring, inventory management, and reporting.

3 Keys to Evolving Toward Enterprise Service Management

With businesses scaling up operations amid the increase in remote work, extending IT services across business units to HR, Facilities and beyond is essential. Enter enterprise service management (ESM), extending the proven principles of IT service management (ITSM) across various departments and functions within an organization.
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Understanding Memory Management in Windows 10 vs. Windows 11: What's Changed with Virtual Memory?

When you use a computer, memory management is one of the most important things that happens behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Memory management helps your computer keep track of all the programs you're using, the files you're opening, and ensures your system doesn't slow down, crash, or freeze. In this blog post, we'll look at how Windows 10 and Windows 11 handle memory management, focusing specifically on virtual memory in Windows 11. We'll also talk about the physical memory (RAM) requirements for Windows 11.

IoT Device Lifecycle Management: Definition and Key Stages

IoT Device Lifecycle Management might sound like a mouthful, but it’s the secret sauce behind keeping the ever-growing world of connected devices running smoothly. From smart thermostats to industrial sensors, IoT devices are transforming how we live and work. But managing them is no small feat — especially with the number of global IoT connections expected to more than double from 15.9 billion in 2023 to over 32.1 billion by 2030 (Statista, 2023).

Hardware Refresh: What is it And When to do it?

Hardware refresh cycles might not sound that glamorous, but they’re the secret weapon behind an efficient, secure, and productive IT environment. In a world where technology fuels every click and keystroke, keeping your hardware updated is a business essential. Why? Because outdated devices are productivity killers. In fact, a 2023 study found that employees spend up to 20% of their time wrestling with tech issues instead of doing their jobs. And it’s not just about lost time.

How to Conduct an Effective Asset Criticality Assessment

An asset criticality assessment is an essential part of optimizing asset management strategies. By identifying which assets have the most significant impact on business operations, companies can allocate resources more efficiently, minimize downtime, and reduce costs. With tools like Asset Infinity, this process becomes streamlined, allowing businesses to conduct effective assessments that provide actionable insights into the health and importance of their assets.

Why Asset Disposal is Crucial for Effective Asset Management

Asset disposition, also known as asset disposal, is the process of removing or discarding assets that are no longer of use to an organization. This process is an essential component of the asset management lifecycle, as it helps organizations free up space, reduce maintenance costs, and avoid the risks associated with holding onto obsolete or underperforming assets. Proper asset disposition ensures that an organization can maximize the value of its assets while minimizing potential liabilities.

The Hardware Lifecycle: 4 Essential Stages for Success

No piece of hardware lasts forever. On the contrary, all hardware eventually deteriorates. That’s why it’s crucial to understand and manage each stage an asset goes through, from procurement to disposal. This journey is called the hardware lifecycle, and its management is known as Hardware Lifecycle Management (HLM).