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Rethinking your IT asset management strategy

Many businesses waste time, money, and energy trying to manage their hardware, software, and cloud assets. Without an easy way to track these assets, your organization may be paying for outdated software or unused licenses or cloud subscriptions—or struggling to keep up with each asset through its lifecycle. It’s time to rethink your IT asset management strategy. Consolidating management onto a single platform makes it possible to boost productivity.

The Ultimate Guide to Software License Optimization

Software License Optimization is an important and expensive part of IT’s remit. The SaaS industry alone is expected to generate 883.34 billion by 2029, as the use of SaaS applications moves from common to ubiquitous. The workplace is now primarily digital, and many businesses either are, or are moving to entirely cloud-based systems. Yet this proliferation of cloud-based SaaS applications alongside existing on-prem applications creates complexity for IT teams.

9 Ways to Do Proactive IT Support - And Switch From The Break/Fix Model

As organizations become aware of the importance of proactive IT support, many IT support teams are adopting a more strategic approach to manage their workload and infrastructure. However, some companies are still using the traditional break/fix model, where IT professionals are only called upon when something goes wrong. But having a reactive approach can lead to prolonged downtime, higher costs, and a frustrated workforce.

Future of software license management - Trends and innovations to watch out for

In today’s era of ubiquitous SaaS, software license management has become crucial for organizations that heavily rely on technology. Just to give a quick rundown, it entails closely monitoring and tracking software licenses to ensure that they possess the necessary licenses to meet current and future requirements. It is currently a bigger need than ever before, considering that the need for going fully remote has already proven to be a quick and devastating reality in recent years.

Driving Success: Almaden at Arklok's Sales Convention in São Paulo

On April 5th and 6th, 2023 Almaden participated as a sponsor at the Arklok´s Sales Convention, which took place in São Paulo. Arklok´s Sales Convention was an exciting and energizing experience, and we were thrilled to be a part of it. We were able to connect with Arklok’s sales team, share insights and best practices, and explore new ways to collaborate and grow our businesses together. During the event, Almaden had the opportunity to showcase CIQ® SmartCenter™.

Developing a culture of observability

In the race to attract and retain customers, businesses must deliver great customer experiences, release reliable products fast, and scrutinize costs to achieve consistent growth. That can either be a well-oiled machine or a tangle of disjointed communications and workflows that frustrate customers, employees, and management alike. By developing a culture of observability, you can have a framework that harmonizes the experience for everyone.

Analytics Plus webinar: The 5-step plan to establish capacity planning for your IT

To stay profitable in these competitive times, organizations need to ensure sustained operations and scale at opportune times. Capacity planning can act as an integral cog in this process. Effective capacity planning helps business leaders ensure uninterrupted and optimal operations and services—elements that are vital for business sustainability and profitability. Capacity planning also sheds crucial insights into organizational shortcomings and cost drains, allowing leaders to course correct and streamline operations.

Patch Windows Common Log File System Driver Vulnerability (CVE-2023-23376)

As the digital world becomes more interconnected, cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated, putting businesses and individuals at risk. On February 14, 2023, Microsoft announced a critical vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver, known as CVE-2023-23376. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially resulting in severe consequences for affected systems.

Challenges in Physical Verification of Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are an integral part of any organization and play a critical role in its long-term success. They represent a significant investment and include tangible assets such as office buildings, land, machinery, and equipment. As such, it is essential for organizations to keep track of their fixed assets and ensure that they are accurately recorded in their financial statements. This is where physical verification comes in.