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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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ITAM
ITAM Software
Remote Onboarding
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From Mess to Success: How HR and IT Can Nail Remote Onboarding

Remote onboarding can make or break the employee experience. Make it effective, and new hires will feel like welcome additions to the force. Do it the other way, and they’ll feel like lost explorers on their first day. The latter is the usual case when IT and HR teams are not aligned. Here’s the case:…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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Company Announcement
IT Hardware
ITAM
ITAM Software
Product News
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Bulk Discounts and Automated Onboarding for IT Logistics? Yes, with Dots Credits and Kits!

Imagine a grandmother at Christmas. She has 12 grandchildren and wants to get them each something special, but has to make things fair. She comes up with a lovely little kit: a sweatshirt, a hat, a scarf, and a bag. But then reality sets in… each grandchild is a little different. The hat might be…
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Lloyd Weston
IT Infrastructure
IT Logistics
IT Procurement
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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…
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IT Automation
ITAM
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Wrapping Up 2024: From Idea to Real Solution for IT Logistics Automation

In 2024, Dots grew in ways far beyond features or numbers; it was shaped by the incredible clients we worked with, bringing fresh challenges, pains to ease, and perspectives. Together, we’ve redefined what “IT logistics” is and how it should work in 2024. Summing Up 2024 Global operations often come with significant logistical hurdles—think customs…
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Alon Zlatkin
IT Asset Management
4 min read

How to Measure the ROI of (Remote) Wellness: How IT Asset Management Can Make the Case

In 2009, a Johnson & Johnson study found that wellness programs saved them a cool $565 per employee annually. That’s like finding a twenty-dollar bill in your old jeans—except way more profitable! For every dollar they invested, they saw almost four dollars in return. Imagine the impact those kinds of savings could have on your…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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ITAM
ITAM Software
3 min read

Is Your ITAM Software Ready for the Remote Work Revolution?

Remember when tracking company computers was as simple as peeking under desks? Yes, those were the good times.  But the world of work has changed, hasn’t it? We’ve gone from offices to couches, from cubicles to coffee shops. The new era of remote and hybrid work is awesome for flexibility, but it’s thrown a wrench…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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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
Remote Onboarding
Remote Work Insights
3 min read

Day One Gone Wrong: 5 Remote Onboarding Fails To Avoid

The global market for onboarding software is expected to be worth $1.7 billion by 2026. That’s…a lot of zeros. And while fancy software can be helpful, it’s not the only way to onboard your remote employees successfully.  In fact, you can create an amazing onboarding experience without breaking the bank (or even opening your wallet!)….
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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Remote Onboarding
Remote Work Insights
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Remote Onboarding in 2025: 5 Trends to Blow Your Mind (and Save the Planet)

Just a decade ago, most of us would’ve never thought that we’d be onboarding new hires while in our pajamas. The way we work has changed dramatically. With remote work exploding, onboarding has become a whole different ball game. And guess what? IT is leading the change! Let’s explore the hottest trends in remote onboarding…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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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…
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