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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 Asset Management
IT Procurement
IT Tools
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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
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
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

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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
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
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
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
IT Asset Management
IT Hardware
IT Procurement
Lifecycle Management
4 min read

Lease or Buy Hardware? Best IT Asset Management and IT Logistics Practices

Deciding whether and where to lease or buy IT hardware can be a difficult choice to make. You must choose the most cost-efficient option that allows you to scale up while maintaining security standards and controlling all parts of IT asset management. This article looks at the cost of leasing IT hardware, the advantages of…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas
IT Asset Management
IT Procurement
3 min read

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…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston

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