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How to Spot Old Hardware to Reduce Tech Debt With InvGate

If you work in IT, you’ve probably heard (and dreaded) the term “tech debt.” While it’s usually tied to software development, it means something slightly different in IT Asset Management (ITAM). In ITAM, tech debt is the accumulated cost of rushed asset decisions, or missing decisions, that solve short-term needs but create long-term waste, friction, and risk.

Dark Mode in AlloyScan #darkmode #sysadmin

Nobody enjoys working in an app that suddenly blasts a bright white screen. That’s why we added Dark Mode to *AlloyScan* in the latest update — and made it smart enough to match Alloy Navigator’s theme whenever you open it from there. Built for everyday IT work, *AlloyScan* is a cloud-based network inventory solution designed to give you clear visibility into your IT infrastructure, without causing eye strain.

How to Build High-Performing ITSM Operations (Best Practices Guide)

Struggling with rising ticket volumes and manual handoffs? ITSM best practices provide structure for incident management, change control, and service requests, so your team can scale without breaking workflows. From defining clear incident workflows to building strong knowledge systems and tracking SLA performance, these practices help IT teams deliver measurable service outcomes. You'll find essential practices for incident, problem, and change management, automation strategies to improve efficiency, key metrics such as MTTR and FCR, and a maturity model to drive continuous improvement.

Agentic AI Essentials: Adoption Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

In the last article in this series, we explored how IT professionals and leaders can cut through the hype surrounding agentic AI and gain a deeper understanding of what the technology actually offers. Now, we turn to the practical side: how to integrate it effectively. Let’s explore the challenges and outline strategies that organizations of all sizes can use to adopt agentic AI with confidence.

What's New in Ivanti's Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)

Explore the latest updates in MDM and EPMM, highlighting improvements in admin experience, app management, and security. Key features include new data retention policies, user group management, and device attribute preservation. Enhancements for Vision OS and Email Plus integration with Teams are also discussed, along with ongoing improvements in iOS and Android management. The focus remains on customer feedback and future enhancements in device management.

What's new in Ivanti's Exposure Management and Endpoint Security 2026.1

To view the schedule for upcoming meetings, Click here. New security controls are introduced, including a passphrase requirement for agent registration and a maintenance window feature. The application control module is removed, while Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager sees minor enhancements. New features include Ubuntu support and automated remediation for non-compliant devices. Updates in workspace vulnerability management feature a new connector for Tenable Web App Security and improvements to existing connectors, along with workflow management enhancements.

What's New in Autonomous Endpoint Management (UEM, DEX, UWM, Platform) 2026.1

This Ivanti Neurons DEX session highlights updates, including support for operating systems, reporting enhancements, and new connectors like AWS S3. It also covers Microsoft Office 365 repair features, application healing, and improvements in Neurons for app control. Key points include new templates, PowerShell capabilities, and AI integration, all aimed at enhancing user experience and streamlining processes.

What's new in the release of Ivanti Neurons for ITSM ITAM LOB 2026.1 v1

The 26.1 release introduces new features and improvements, focusing on user experience and AI capabilities. Key dates for pilot and general availability are highlighted, along with community feedback integration. A five by five matrix aids in risk management, while ITSM data enhances compliance understanding. The Gentech AI framework emphasizes conversational agents, and updates to the neuron software inventory API improve accuracy. Continuous modernization efforts aim to boost performance and scalability.

Zero Tickets Starts with DEX: Why DEX Data Is Your Missing Ingredient

Every IT leader wants fewer tickets. Many invest in automation, self-service portals, and AI agents to get there. Yet ticket volumes remain stubbornly high, and the service desk stays overloaded. The issue is not the effort or intent. It’s the approach. Most organizations are trying to eliminate tickets without understanding the experience that creates them. They optimize workflows after something breaks but ignore the conditions that cause issues in the first place.

What is ServiceNow's AI Control Tower?

What happens when AI agents stop being scattered and start being steered? Customer service queues shrink, teams get time back for high-value work, and everyone finally works off the same data. That’s the power of the ServiceNow AI Control Tower—all your AI, all under control. No more fragmentation. No more busywork. Just visibility, control, and workflows that scale across the entire business.