Almaden AI

Menlo Park, CA, USA
2021
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In the ever-evolving work environment, flexibility is no longer a perk it's a necessity. Organizations worldwide have transitioned from strictly office-based setups to a diverse blend of office, home, and hybrid working arrangements. This evolution presents new challenges, especially for IT departments striving to efficiently manage file distribution across a dispersed workforce. At Almaden, we understand these challenges and have designed solutions that enable seamless IT Asset Management (ITAM) across both local and wide-area networks.
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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.
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Almaden is changing the name of SmartCenter to Collective IQ ITAM to reflect its role within the Collective IQ family. Over the coming weeks, you will see the website messaging change to focus on the complementary DEX and ITAM capabilities of Collective IQ. Similarly, the branding within the ITAM solution will be updated to reflect its place in Collective IQ. The Documentation Portal will also be updated to replace SmartCenter with Collective IQ ITAM.
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Almaden is honored to be included in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools. This recognition highlights the suitability of Collective IQ to help enterprise employees deliver maximum productivity and job satisfaction If you are a Gartner subscriber the direct link to the research document is: Magic Quadrant for DEX Tools.
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Embracing a digital-first workplace has become imperative in today's fast-paced business environment. However, ensuring a seamless and engaging digital employee experience (DEX) remains challenging for many organizations. In this article, we delve into the transformative power of Microsoft Teams as a key component of your DEX strategy, promising to unveil practical insights and strategies to enhance collaboration, communication, and overall employee satisfaction.
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IT Asset Management is a critical aspect of any organization's overall IT strategy. Many organizations, however, are not able to achieve their desired IT Asset Management goals due to the lack of a well-defined approach or the right solution. As a result, they often suffer from a high cost of ownership, low asset utilization, and increased security risks. This is why effective IT Asset Management is becoming increasingly important in the current economy. To achieve this, organizations need to follow a set of essential steps to ensure their IT Asset Management strategies are working correctly.
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In a world where digital, businesses are shifting their focus to creating a positive digital employee experience. With more employees working remotely than ever before, it's become critical for companies to monitor and measure this experience. This is where Digital Employee Experience Monitoring comes into play. In this article, we will dive deep into the importance of Digital Employee Experience Monitoring for businesses today. We'll explore what it is, why it matters, and how to implement it in your own organization. By the end of this article, you'll have a thorough understanding of how this technology can enhance your company's operations and improve employee productivity.
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In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, companies continue to explore ways to innovate and stay ahead of the competition. One of the most promising technologies available today for companies is Generative AI, which helps automate creative tasks that were previously only possible through human intervention. The use of Generative AI in companies has grown rapidly over the years due to its numerous benefits such as increased productivity and efficiency while minimizing costs.
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Software vendors routinely ask customers - especially big companies - to audit the usage of their products. Autodesk® is no exception so it came as no surprise when they asked one of our customers, a major Brazilian retailer, to conduct an audit. Thanks to SmartCenter™, by Almaden, Inc., they easily passed with flying colors. Large companies such as online and physical retailers are a prime target for such audits. Most large companies allow easy downloading of commercial software products, yet rarely have the necessary controls in place to easily, and cost-effectively, pass a routine audit.
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices have emerged as a critical framework for organizations striving to achieve sustainable and responsible business operations. As companies across the globe recognize the urgent need to address environmental, social, and governance issues, the role of Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) in facilitating these practices has become increasingly evident. In this article, we will delve into the significance of ITAM for ESG practices and explore how it can contribute to creating a better world.
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Almaden’s IT asset management (ITAM) technology positions IT as an important business agent within companies. Collective IQ® delivers visibility and management of IT assets, investment optimization, operational efficiency, and compliance. Collective IQ® is cloud-based and does not require infrastructure investment. Collective IQ® is simple to install and operate, providing immediate business benefits.
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Collective IQ is a Digital Employee Experience (DEX) solution that applies machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand the journey of local and remote users interacting with their devices and applications, generating visibility and insights for troubleshooting through continuous learning.
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Almaden Collective IQ® demonstration of Alma Analysis.
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Collective IQ® Business Edition incorporates Alma Analysis, enabling IT organizations to select specific devices, detect patterns, and receive intelligent suggestions for incident resolution. By leveraging Generative AI algorithms, Collective IQ® delivers actionable insights to enhance system performance and ensure a seamless digital employee experience.
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With increasing digital transformation and remote work, poor IT user experience has a direct impact on customer satisfaction, employee productivity, and morale.Almaden helps IT teams deliver an optimal digital employee experience, in the office and remote, by analyzing quantitative systems data and user sentiments, and resolving issues through continuous learning and automation. Almaden Collective IQ DEX (CIQ®) and CIQ® SmartCenter remove obstacles that impact employee results and creativity.
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Collective IQ is a Digital Employee Experience (DEX) solution that applies machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand the journey of local and remote users interacting with their devices and applications, generating visibility and insights for troubleshooting through continuous learning.
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Collective IQ Digital Employee Experience - Introduction - Almaden - Reimagined Digital Experience.
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(DEMO) Automatos Almaden SmartCenter ITAM - FULL Features SmartCenter IT Asset Management Solution.
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(DEMO 1/6) Automatos Almaden SmartCenter ITAM - Hardware and Software Inventory, Geolocation SmartCenter IT Asset Management Solution.
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(DEMO 2/6) Automatos Almaden SmartCenter ITAM - Remote Management SmartCenter IT Asset Management Solution.

Almaden helps IT teams deliver an optimal digital employee experience, in the office and remotely, by analyzing quantitative systems data and user sentiments, and resolving issues through continuous learning and automation.

Predictively and proactively manage the end-users digital experience. Identify and resolve issues that impact productivity and creativity:

  • Are employees wasting time trying to complete simple tasks? Users entering data into an online form on a very responsive website have fast Internet with a strong WiFi signal. Yet, are frustrated by the SLOW speed at which this task is being completed. Almaden Collective IQ® (CIQ®) detects the root cause and advises affected users on how to correct it. Plus, advises IT so configuration changes can be made to help other users.
  • Do employees have the computing resources they need to be successful? Employees can’t deliver on commitments if they don’t have the necessary equipment and software, or if assets were acquired with inadequate capabilities. CIQ SmartCenter™ ensures resources are available in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Does my business have what’s needed for its digital transformation? CIQ SmartCenter™ collects and reports on all IT assets, licenses, and subscriptions. Combined with Almaden Collective IQ®, enterprises can proactively and predictively ensure employees are able to satisfactorily perform their roles.

Almaden Products connect the dots:

  • COLLECTIVE IQ® Digital Experience Management: Elevate employee productivity and satisfaction with a better digital experience. Optimize the company’s technology operations and processes with high availability and cost savings.
  • SMARTCENTER™ IT Asset Management: Employees can’t deliver on commitments if they don’t have the necessary equipment and software, or if assets were acquired with inadequate capabilities. SmartCenter™ ensures resources are available in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Consulting and Professional Services: CIQ® SmartCenter® collects and reports on all IT assets, licenses, and subscriptions. Combined with Almaden Collective IQ® (CIQ®), enterprises can proactively and predictively ensure employees are able to satisfactorily perform their roles.

Maximizing the Digital Experience for End-User Productivity and Satisfaction.