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Streamlining Equipment Recovery with IT Inventory Software: A Guide for an Offboarded Employee

One of the biggest problems we face in IT is staying on top of new technology and the world it makes. With new software and hardware coming out all the time, it can be hard to keep up with everything you need to keep your systems running. It gets even worse when offboarding employees and…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
MDM in IT Asset Management blog
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The Role of MDM in Streamlining Your Onboarding Processes

Today, you would be hard-pressed to find an organization that isn’t managing an entire fleet of mobile devices. Technology is hardwired into our processes from start to finish. Mobile Device Management, or MDM, is the process of keeping tabs on an organization’s devices – from the receptionist’s desktop to the on-call mobiles and take-home laptops. …
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
Zero-Touch ITAM
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Maximizing Efficiency and Savings with Zero-Touch Onboarding in IT Asset Management

In a changing digital environment, good IT asset management (ITAM) is more important than ever as technology continues to play a huge role in the success of businesses. IT assets – like hardware, software, network infrastructure, and data storage – are a company’s bread and butter. They help them work well and stay great. IT…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis

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onboarding
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Here’s How to Create a Successful IT Onboarding Process (Checklist & Flowchart Included)

Imagine a situation where it’s your first day at your new job, and you’ve got no direction versus a first day with a clear orientation process and welcoming messages from your co-workers. The first will make you feel lost and frustrated, while the latter will attest to why you chose to work there. The onboarding…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
IT procurement
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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
remote onboarding
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Revolutionize Your Remote Onboarding: Best Practices to Implement Now

The idea of a decentralized office is here to stay, and that means dynamic changes in business practices, including onboarding. Of the 501 companies that took an EY survey, 72% have adopted a hybrid remote-office approach.  With so many businesses going hybrid or remote or simply adopting remote practices, the onboarding process has changed. With…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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…
Lloyd Weston
Lloyd Weston
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Dots is Now SOC 2 Compliant! Here’s Everything You Need to Know

What is SOC 2 Compliance? In short, SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for technology companies with cloud-based products and specifies how an organization should manage customer data. Compliance with the guidelines set by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) demonstrates an organization’s commitment to implementing effective controls and safeguards to protect…
Alon Zlatkin
Alon Zlatkin
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The Power of IT Asset Management for Efficiency and Time Saving

With servers, firewalls, routers, software, and so many other bits and bytes that help an IT department function at any company, have you ever wondered how its valuable staff keeps everything in harmony? IT asset management (ITAM) works to oversee the entire IT infrastructure and makes sure they’re being used optimally and deliver good value…
Noah Edis
Noah Edis
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Stop the Drain: Enhancing IT Asset Management for Better Device Retrieval

Facing a growing drain on your IT budget due to unreturned laptops? You’re not alone. Businesses annually lose significant amounts to untracked IT equipment as employees fail to return devices. This issue impacts more than just finances. It’s an operational challenge needing immediate action. Half of the 213 senior executives said they’ve lost 5% of…
Avihai
Avihai

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