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Dots is SOC 2 Type II Certified: Our Commitment to Secure IT Procurement Grows

This week, there have been two things to celebrate at Dots. First, our CMO got married. Mazal tov, Tzur! Second, we hit a milestone that’s been three months in the making: Dots is now officially SOC 2 Type II certified. And honestly, both feel like a bit of magic. What’s SOC 2 Type II and…
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IT Procurement
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5 Favorable AllWhere Alternatives for IT Procurement & IT Asset Management

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IT Procurement
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No More Just-in-Time: Use Just-In Case for IT Asset Management in September 2025

Over the past few years, companies have started moving away from the just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model. What used to work (basically waiting until you need something and then ordering it) has been replaced with a much more cautious approach: just-in-case (JIC).  We’ve seen a stronger shift towards just-in-case procurement ever since COVID. However, world…
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IT Hardware
IT Procurement
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Impress Your CEO and Save Money: IT Hardware Procurement Done Right

It’s a fact that IT managers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. You’re the person quietly keeping the digital gears turning while juggling security, performance, and user requests, all while staying under budget. But there’s one area where you can not only make a major financial impact but also win points with the CFO…
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IT Procurement
Remote Onboarding
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How to Blissfully Simplify Remote Onboarding Using Smarter IT Procurement

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Compliance
IT Infrastructure
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