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Automating IT Infrastructure Management and More: AI Came, Saw, and Conquered

A McKinsey & Company study recently dropped a jaw-dropping statistic: Generative AI tools can automate work activities that eat up a whopping 70% of employees’ time.  Have we got your attention now?  In addition, the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium—featuring the who’s who of tech (Cisco, Google, IBM, Intel, Microsoft)—says that 92% of jobs they’ve analyzed…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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The New Era of Kits: Smarter IT Procurement and Full IT Control

Dots was created to lift barriers to global expansion by simplifying IT asset management, IT procurement, and IT logistics. That’s why we’ve rebuilt our Kits feature from the ground up. What was once a nice-to-have is now an essential pillar of our ITAM software. Our new Kits workflow lets you define precise specs, bundle IT…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
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How Smart IT Leaders Sustainably Handle Tech Disposal in Times of Change

Change is a constant in today’s business world. Companies are constantly evolving, whether through a merger, a significant restructuring, or unfortunate layoffs. But with change comes a quieter, often overlooked issue: what happens to all the tech equipment left behind? Laptops, monitors, mobile devices—these assets don’t just disappear. They need to be recovered, securely wiped,…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas

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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…
Alon Zlatkin
Alon Zlatkin
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What Fast-Growing Startups Know About IT Automation (That You Should Too)

I once worked alongside an IT manager fresh off a wild ride at a hypergrowth startup. He walked in with stories that sounded more like battle reports than office anecdotes: dozens of new hires weekly, laptops arriving just in time for orientation, systems scaling overnight, and somehow, no major outages.  At first, I chalked it…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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The Astonishing AI Policy Time Bomb IT Can Still Defuse

AI is no longer a futuristic fantasy. Whether you realize it or not, it’s already part of your workplace. From chatbots and scheduling assistants to predictive tools in HR and finance, AI is showing up everywhere. But here’s the catch: most businesses don’t have a clear internal policy to manage how it’s used. That’s a…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas
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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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The Most Overlooked Parts of Remote Onboarding (That Matter More Than You Think)

The Slack pings are awkward. The Zoom links don’t work. The laptop? Still “in transit.” Remote onboarding is chaos… unless you plan for it. And even if you do, it’s still a little unruly. Bringing someone into a new role, especially entirely online, is hard. No hallway hellos. No quick shoulder taps. Just hope, a…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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Five Favorable Workwize Alternatives for ITAM in 2025

Workwize is an IT asset management software prized for its zero-touch platform. Operating in 100+ countries, Workwize provides procurement, deployment, management, recovery, and discharging of IT assets and equipment. With vast customization and add-on integrations available, Workwize adapts well to large enterprises with complex workflows and extensive IT equipment inventories. Yet the attention to detail…
Amy Reed
Amy Reed
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Stay Ahead of Cybersecurity Threats, Even When Remote Onboarding

Remote work has become a standard for many businesses. That’s not news. The flexibility and comfort that it offers is well-suited for today’s working environment. However, it can come at a cost when cybersecurity challenges emerge alongside this modern work structure. Without the protection of a centralized office network, remote employees and IT assets are…
Damian Milas
Damian Milas

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