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IT Equipment Checkout: Get Loaner Assets Under Control

Need a better way to manage loaner laptops, shared AV gear, or any other equipment for short- or long-term use? This video shows how Alloy’s ready-to-use equipment check-out system simplifies equipment reservations and checkouts — from request to return. Whether you're supporting a school district, healthcare provider, or government agency, knowing who has what and when it’s due back is essential.

IT's Most Expensive Oversight: Ignoring Hardware Warranties

Are you throwing money away on expensive repairs that should be covered under warranty? Or worse, buying warranties you never use while skipping the ones you desperately need? Warranty management is IT's most overlooked money-saver. Without proper tracking, you're facing unexpected repair costs, unplanned downtime, and zero visibility into which assets are actually covered when you need them most.

Seal the Silo: Unifying Vulnerability and App Security with a Risk-Based Approach

Seal the Silo: Unifying Vulnerability and App Security with a Risk-Based Approach Too often, security teams assess infrastructure and application exposure risks in silos, leading to fragmented insights and misaligned remediation priorities. Taking this disjointed approach makes it harder to reduce your overall risk and weakens your security posture.

Vintage Control: Inside the New Era of Wine Store Efficiency

Wine inventory used to be a constant headache-thousands of SKUs, shifting vintages, scattered records. Traditional retail tools couldn't handle the specific requirements. Today's advanced wine POS systems change that. Their tools accurately manage inventory, automatically reorder supplies, and keep all product information in one place. From RFID tracking to mobile access, wine retailers now have full visibility into what's in stock and what's missing. Customers get a better experience thanks to loyalty programs, special offers just for them, and our CRM system. It's all about improving the experience.

Understanding Microsoft's Global News Impact and Cybersecurity Threats

Understanding Microsoft's Global News Impact and Cybersecurity Threats Microsoft's influence on global news is significant, especially regarding cybersecurity. A zero day RCE vulnerability in web development is linked to a campaign by Stealth Falcon, targeting Middle Eastern nations through deceptive URL techniques. Organizations must shift from regular maintenance to zero day response mode, balancing system downtime against potential risks. Learning about threat actors aids in refining defense strategies, while real phishing campaigns enhance internal security training.

(Full Episode) IT Horror Stories: The Nightmare Phone Call Ep9 S1

Things are bound to go sideways in the world of IT and security, but there are certain three-letter government organizations that you never want to hear from. In this episode, long-time security veteran and Chief Security Officer at Vetcor, Andrew Wilder, joins us to unpack several harrowing encounters with bad actors and local law enforcement – ranging from chasing down unknowing internal payments to known hackers and cracking down on vulnerable vendors.