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5 Favorable FirstBase Alternatives
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5 Favorable FirstBase Alternatives For IT Asset Management

In today’s world, effective IT asset management is a key driving factor for optimizing resources, controlling costs, and mitigating risks in an IT organization. FirstBase, a commonly used ITAM software for IT hardware asset management, may not serve the needs of all organizations. This article explores the five common FirstBase alternatives, to help find a…
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IT Hardware
IT Logistics
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Bulk Buying IT Equipment: A Smart Strategy for IT Logistics? 

Just imagine your company is witnessing sustained growth and you need new IT equipment for new hires: laptops, monitors, peripherals, you name it. One of the simple solutions would be to buy only what’s needed now. Sure, but what if prices spike next month, or, worse, supply chain disruptions cause delays? A solution must be…
Ohad Moser
Ohad Moser
IT Asset Management
IT Logistics
Remote Work Insights
4 min read

What Is a CRO’s Role in IT Asset Management and IT Logistics?

Remote work is now a permanent after-effect of COVID. The Chief Remote Officer (CRO) exists to manage the remote workforce in many senses, from their well-being, productivity, policies, team building, and their IT.  The CRO often takes on or collaborates with the CTO or COO on IT asset management and IT logistics tasks, equipping new…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas
IT Logistics
IT Procurement
ITAM
ITAM Software
2 min read

Managing IT Procurement: Increasing Efficiency and Savings with the Right Tools

Imagine trying to build a house without a blueprint… Materials are delivered haphazardly, costs spiral out of control, and deadlines slip through the cracks. For many businesses, managing IT procurement operations feels pretty much the same. Equipment requests pile up, vendor contracts are scattered, and hidden costs pop up when least expected. The result? Wasted…
Ohad Moser
Ohad Moser

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IT Asset Management
IT Automation
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IT Procurement
ITAM
ITAM Software
Product News
3 min read

ITAM? Dots IT Logistics Goes the Extra Mile… Literally

The tech world is undoubtedly fast-paced, so IT managers typically have to juggle the complexities of IT logistics and efficient IT asset management (ITAM).  ITAM is all about licensing, asset lifecycle management, and compliance, while logistics and procurement are where ITAM systems often fall short. These systems often lack an integrated approach and operate as…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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IT Logistics
IT Procurement
Offboarding
Remote Onboarding
4 min read

The Ultimate IT Logistics Checklist for Scaling Without Stress

The expansion phase of business operations should inspire positivism in your team. Instead, it often inspires, well, anxiety. We’ve all seen how unplanned processes can spiral into painful situations, like a critical server going down right before a major product launch or a simple software update turning into hours of downtime. But does it have…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas
IT Automation
IT Logistics
ITAM
ITAM Software
Remote Onboarding
4 min read

Overworking and Burnout in 2025: Can IT Logistics Drive Down Extra Hours?

Work-life balance has become blurred over the past years. Despite the shift to remote work, employees are putting in more effort than ever, possibly because pajamas don’t quite scream “day off” anymore. But is this the only cause? Is it the lingering effect of the pandemic, or does it reflect an ingrained structural pattern?  The…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
IT Infrastructure
IT Logistics
IT Procurement
3 min read

Mitigating the Impact of US Semiconductor Tariffs on IT Logistics

The global IT industry thrives on interconnected supply chains. For ITAM, IT logistics, and, well, anyone who’s going to buy a laptop in 2025, here’s why new tariffs could mean an increase in prices. Trump famously said in October 2024, “The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff. And it’s my favorite word.” Since…
Panayiotis Demetriou
Panayiotis Demetriou
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IT Logistics
ITAM Software
Remote Onboarding
3 min read

The IT Nightmare Before Christmas: How to Avoid Holiday IT Logistics Chaos

‘Twas the night before your team’s holiday break, and all through the office, there was… chaos. Instead of enjoying that company-bought egg nog, your team is scrambling to track down down delayed IT hardware, trying to work out how on earth to carry out the remote onboarding of three new hires about to start in…
Megan Brame
Megan Brame
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Compliance
Data
IT Logistics
ITIL
4 min read

IT Inventory Management: Get Compliant, Track Assets, and Relax Already

Let’s be frank; compliance can be annoying at times, even for IT teams.  But the world is filled with strict regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and security frameworks such as SOC 2. Whether you like it or not, you have to comply or face serious penalties. The chances of making grave mistakes…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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IT Logistics
ITAM
Remote Onboarding
2 min read

Automate Your IT Logistics and Win Back Time for Productivity

What do you want your AI to do for you? The cooking? The laundry? I mean, we all want it to save us time at the end of the day. But what for? Well, to spend time on what really matters to us.  So what about all that time spent chasing vendors, dealing with delivery…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston

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