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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 Procurement
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90-Day Pause on US Tariff Chaos: Dots Protects Your IT Procurement

Global prices are set to rise. That’s what the experts say, and as we watch the US firing off new tariffs left, right, and center, potentially destabilizing the dollar and the world economy, it’s hard not to worry. The 90-day pause announced yesterday (with the exception of China, whose tariff will skyrocket to 125%!) is…
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
IT Asset Management
IT Automation
IT Logistics
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 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 Procurement
IT Tools
ITAM
3 min read

Taming the Wild West: IT Procurement Best Practices for Remote and Distributed Teams

Ever tried to round up a herd of runaway ponies? That’s what IT procurement can feel like in the age of remote and distributed teams. Laptops scattered across continents, software licenses multiplying like rabbits, and vendors who vanish faster than free pizza in the breakroom. It’s enough to make any IT pro reach for the…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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IT Hardware
IT Procurement
Reviews
4 min read

Apple’s New M4 Processor Is Out for Mac: Impact on IT Hardware and M3 Comparison

Apple’s M4 processor, announced in May 2024 and available from today on MacBook Pro, Mac Mini and iMac, is a significant advancement in Apple’s custom silicon lineup. John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, claims that “With the powerful M4 family of chips, and packed with pro features like Thunderbolt 5, an advanced…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
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IT Procurement
IT Tools
ITAM
Remote Onboarding
3 min read

Why Better IT Onboarding Matters and How to Do It

IT onboarding might seem like an easy process to implement for new hires, but the reality is that good IT onboarding is a lot harder to figure out. It’s a complicated subset of the broader onboarding process that focuses specifically on all the technical setup required to get new employees up and running. Especially if…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
IT, Asset Management and Procurement.
IT Asset Management
IT Procurement
ITAM
ITAM Software
3 min read

ITAM’s Ideal Fit: Within Procurement, Wider IT, or Elsewhere?

Doing business today is competitive and incessant, so it’s not unusual for companies to invest heavily in the best and latest technology and software. It’s easy to compare your own standing in the market to that of others and dive headfirst, investing in all sorts of assets and licenses that you feel will be “worth…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
IT procurement
IT Procurement
ITAM Software
4 min read

Why IT Procurement Matters and How to Do It

Have you ever wondered how important IT procurement is to a business? While it’s true that hardware and software help those businesses run, it goes beyond having the tools for the trade. Worldwide IT spending is predicted to grow 6.8% in 2024 to reach $5 million. But while companies continue to spend on IT infrastructure,…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis

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