by Martin Stewart, on 14-Nov-2018 17:11:11
In software development, technical debt is the future cost of picking an easy solution now over a better one that takes more time and effort to build. It’s about getting …
Read Storyby Stephen Mann, on 30-Oct-2018 16:07:45
As discussed in our previous blog, ITSM tool use and replacement landscapes are changing all the time. Either organizations are using the same tool for years, or they are stuck …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 26-Oct-2018 16:00:00
Believe it or not, IT service management (ITSM) tools have now been commercially available for three decades. And much has changed – technology-wise – in this time, from the technologies …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 17-Oct-2018 13:00:00
You can’t simply switch one system on and switch off the others. Rapid consolidations rarely end well; people will abandon the change and drift back to the way they used …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 16-Oct-2018 11:00:00
To prepare for any redundant technology consolidation, it is vital to understand the landscape; to study the ecosystem of each toolset. People in the organization will think they know what …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 31-Aug-2018 13:20:00
With some organizations making almost 30 acquisitions last year, the complexity can become overwhelming. Once the dust has settled, the IT department can end up with a handful of IT …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 24-Jul-2018 14:00:00
Consolidating multiple systems isn’t just about removing redundant technology. Each has its own ecosystem of IT people and processes (and sometimes end user communities)—many of which overlap. Before you can …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 17-Jul-2018 09:58:17
Whatever the reason an organization has acquired a tangle of ITSM tools, the symptoms are the same: duplication of data, processes, admin, integration and upgrade efforts. Here are some reasons why …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 26-Apr-2018 11:38:49
How mature are your Software Asset Management operations? Find out for yourself with our complimentary assessment survey. Written by Rory Canavan, SAM Charter If, like me, you are a nerd for …
Read Storyby Stephen Brunsdon, on 26-Apr-2018 11:38:45
Written by Rory Canavan, SAM Charter The professional silos that have sprung up in IT, resulting from the focus of attention demanded to take Information Security, Service Management or Software Asset …
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