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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 Logistics
IT Procurement
2 min read

A Better Way Forward Than Shipping Per Hire: Restocking Locally

In the past, remote work was pretty much a perk reserved for a select group. Being able to work from wherever you wanted was exciting, but it often came with some uncertainty. And one reality was for sure: remote hires would need to wait for any equipment to arrive before starting work. However, it wasn’t…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
How smart IT managers secure, quality IT hardware while protecting their budget (1)
IT Hardware
IT Procurement
2 min read

How Smart IT Managers Secure Quality IT Hardware While Protecting Their Budget

If you’re an IT manager, you already know the pressure that comes with the role. From maintaining systems and security to keeping teams running smoothly across multiple time zones, it’s a lot. But one area where you can make a big impact, and maybe even boost your standing with leadership, is how you manage IT…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
AI Changes IT Procurement For IT Managers
IT Procurement
3 min read

Stop Chasing POs: How AI Is Rewriting IT Procurement for Good

Still remember the days when procurement meant chasing people for signatures? Or, worse, waiting for someone in leadership to approve your order for a device? People who’ve done IT procurement for a long time surely do.  But those days are over.  That’s because companies now use automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in their procurement processes….
Noah Edis
Noah Edis

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IT Asset Management
IT Procurement
IT Tools
Uncategorized
6 min read

5 Favorable AllWhere Alternatives for IT Procurement & IT Asset Management

AllWhere’s Global IT Procurement, Equipment & ITAM software advertises a full-service “concierge” for distributed teams; deploying, retrieving, and refreshing IT gear as a standard. Their USP? As “more than just a software”, AllWhere promises VIP, white-glove assistance, from fulfilling bespoke equipment requests and sourcing unique furniture, to finding gifts for your employees’ birthdays! The downside?…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
Just in case procurement (1)
IT Asset Management
IT Procurement
3 min read

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…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
Impress your CEO and save money (1)
IT Hardware
IT Procurement
2 min read

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…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
How to Blissfully Simplify Remote Onboarding
IT Procurement
Remote Onboarding
3 min read

How to Blissfully Simplify Remote Onboarding Using Smarter IT Procurement

In a world where job offers are accepted across time zones and team meetings span continents, onboarding isn’t what it used to be. Slack threads have replaced the water cooler, and the office tour is now a Zoom screen share. But one thing hasn’t changed: people still need the proper IT hardware. This article will…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas
Why Pioneering Teams Choose Automation
IT Automation
IT Procurement
4 min read

IT Procurement Without Paper: Why Pioneering Teams Choose Automation

Let’s talk about a nightmare scenario that’s all too familiar. A new hire starts in a week. You submitted the requisition for their laptop two weeks ago. The department head had forgotten to approve it. When they finally did, the finance team needed “a few clarifications.” Procurement then sent it back with a request for…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
Five Favorable GroWrk Alternatives
IT Asset Management
IT Procurement
IT Tools
ITAM Software
5 min read

Five Favorable GroWrk Alternatives for ITAM in 2025

GroWrk is an end-to-end IT asset management SaaS platform with global reach. Operating across 150+ countries, with local warehouses in each country, it provides fast support for remote teams.  Supporting full-cycle IT asset management, GroWrk facilitates IT procurement via certified resellers and handles global onboarding/offboarding. Yet its model can limit flexibility and customization, particularly for…
Amy Reed
Amy Reed
Why Supply Chains Should Stay Faceless
IT Logistics
IT Procurement
2 min read

Why Supply Chains Should Stay Faceless: IT Procurement Best Practices

Imagine this: You walk into the office on a Monday morning. A shiny new PS5 sits on your desk, ribbon still wrapped, and a little note reads: “Looking forward to helping you with ExampleTech. Happy to do business!” Tempting? Maybe. Appropriate? Absolutely not. As someone who’s been in IT procurement long enough to receive more…
Panayiotis Demetriou
Panayiotis Demetriou

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