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September 2023

7 Steps For a Successful GRC Implementation

Keeping your organization thoroughly protected involves a number of different activities that fall under the domain of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The framework addresses aspects that go from regulatory requirements to cybersecurity threats. Under the realm of IT Asset Management (ITAM), the right ITAM tool empowers organizations to take control of their assets, manage risks, and stay compliant.

The IT Compliance Management Process: Steps, Roles, And Main Tasks

Compliance Management is the set of practices that keeps your organization safe and in order. Implemented effectively, it can increase colleague and customer confidence, reduce the potential for legal exposure, and support governance. The implementation process comes with its challenges, as you have to coordinate different teams and at the same time address a range of regulations and laws.

James Gander on the Power of ITSM Simulation in Training

Traditional IT Service Management (ITSM) training methods have long been associated with uninspiring, dry experiences. It's time to introduce a game-changer – ITSM simulations. This innovative approach is poised to completely transform the training landscape by reinventing how we grasp and implement ITSM principles. Simulations represent a paradigm shift in training, providing a hands-on, immersive learning experience that allows participants to apply ITSM principles in real-world scenarios.

InvGate Insight Adds New Software Compliance Features

We are very excited to announce that InvGate Insight has added a Software Compliance feature to enhance our users’ Software Asset Management capabilities. Ensuring compliance will allow organizations to avoid legal or financial fines and costly downtime, and at the same time, improve their software resource allocation. So, let’s see what this new module is all about and how it can level up your day-to-day IT Asset Management (ITAM) operations!

Everything You Need to Know About Compliance Management

Compliance Management is the practice that helps organizations comply with their legal, security, and regulatory requirements. It can support effective Risk Management and improve operational efficiency, reputation, and trust. In this article we will investigate the main activities involved in this practice, explore the implementation process and some challenges to look out for in the way. To finish off, we will see how InvGate Insight can help you streamline some key activities in this process.

How to Implement SLAs to Deliver Consistent Service Across Your Business

Simply put, Service Level Agreements are contracts between service providers and clients that detail the nature of services provided, their quality, and performance metrics. Their main goal is to align the services provided with those required by the client and typically include measures to take if the service provider fails to meet the agreement. SLAs have multiple benefits, including: Service Level Agreements are a crucial part of ITSM and thus need to be integrated into service desk software.

David Foxen on IT Asset Management Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies

Are you ready to tackle the hidden IT Asset Management (ITAM) challenges that could impact your organization's efficiency and success? In this dynamic field, continuous learning is not just an option; it's a necessity. To equip you with insights, we delved into “ITAM Challenges: Epic Fails, Red Flags, And Tales From the Battlefield” during September's Ticket Volume podcast live recording.

5 Best Software License Tracking Tools

Managing software licenses is not merely a matter of compliance; it's a strategic imperative for organizations seeking to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and streamline their IT Asset Management (ITAM) operations. To do this effectively, Software License Tracking tools are essential. To stay on top of assets, we bring you the five best Software License Tracking solutions in the market. Keep reading for a quick topic overview and a list of software alternatives!

Remote Desktop Integrations: Connect InvGate Insight to TeamViewer, Windows Remote Desktop, AnyDesk, And VNC

If you’re looking to integrate your IT Asset Management tool with a remote desktop application to streamline your support capabilities, you’ve come to the right place. InvGate Insight easily connects with the most popular options out there: TeamViewer, Windows Remote Desktop, AnyDesk, and VNC. And we’re about to show you exactly how in the next lines. So, stay tuned!

The Service Portfolio in ITIL: What is it, And What's the Difference With The Service Catalog

The service portfolio helps you pull together your end-to-end service offering and make it more focused on customer outcomes. Done well, it can promote IT Service Management (ITSM) and make your services more visible. Defined in ITIL, this process broadens the view and incorporates IT services across their entire lifecycle. In the following post we will explore its full scope of practice and the benefits it can bring to service delivery and user experience across your organization.

Combining ITAM And ITSM to Get Total Control of Your IT Assets

If having a help desk in your organization is a game-changer regarding user experience and efficiency, combining IT help desk software with Asset Management unlocks a whole new proficiency level for IT support. Why? Because you'll be tracking incoming incidents, using workflows to automate repetitive tasks, complying with SLAs, and improving your reporting capabilities – and on top of that, you are leveraging your assets' data and empowering your agents to manage issues and requests in a centralized platform, without the need to cross-check information or move from one solution to another.

A Step-by-step Guide to Implementing a Patch Management Process

A proper Patch Management process is crucial as it helps prevent data breaches by fixing security vulnerabilities and bugs. It is also the way to make sure all your devices run the latest software versions, which implies having access to updated functions and characteristics. Just so we are all on the same page, Patch Management consists of acquiring, testing, distributing, and installing updates or software patches.

How to Build a Change Management Workflow

Change Management is a critical practice for organizations to effectively adapt, innovate, and maintain stability. It involves various aspects of an organization's IT infrastructure, applications, processes, and policies. As the scope and complexity of changes continue to grow, the need to automate a Change Management workflow becomes paramount. In this article, we will explore the different types of changes described by ITIL to then break down the process behind automating the Change Management process.

What's New With InvGate: September Updates

We start September with some exciting news and brand new functionalities for both of our products, InvGate Service Desk and Insight. Fasten your seatbelt because you’re about to see some serious improvements in user experience, workflows, security, Data Management, and more. In particular, we’ll introduce you to: Let’s get into details!

Why The Pentagon Has The Worst IT Help Desk in The US Government - And How to Avoid it

No one wants to have the worst IT help desk, but someone has to. And the title was recently earned by the Pentagon. According to a survey, the Department of Defense (DoD) was the last in line regarding help desk support, behind 23 other federal departments. But how did it get there? And, more importantly, how can you avoid being the last in line? Let’s see.

What is SIAM? Things to Consider Before Adopting The Framework

SIAM or Service Integration and Management consists of a way of managing multiple suppliers and integrating them to provide a single business-facing IT organization. It can effectively integrate interdependent services from service providers into end-to-end services to enable you to meet business requirements. Information regarding suppliers and vendors is central to an effective service delivery strategy: it will help both your overall organization capabilities and your financial decision making.

IT Asset Manager | InvGate Insight Walkthrough

IT Asset Management software must cover a wide range of functionalities in order to adapt to the needs of the people using it. In this video, our Product Specialist Matt Beran walks you through all the capabilities that make IT asset managers' work seamless. Discover the power of ITAM dashboards, CMDB Contract Management, and more — all with a user-friendly interface!

An Introduction to Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Enterprise Mobility Management or EMM is a holistic set of practices and technology oriented to help you improve your management of mobile devices, the applications, and the data they enable and enforce your information security policies. Done well, it can help you keep track of phones and tablets, and keep your data protected.