Zluri Blog - IT Teams

  • Mastering IT Budget Management: The Top 5 Strategies for Success- Featured Shot

    Mastering IT Budget Management: The Top 5 Strategies for Success

    IT managers, like yourself, often prioritize budget targets and cost-cutting measures within their organizations.

  •  Access Request Management - An Ultimate Guide for Your IT Teams- Featured Shot

     Access Request Management - An Ultimate Guide for Your IT Teams

    Access request management is the systematic process of controlling, tracking, and granting access permissions to users within an organization's systems and applications

  • Top 10 Cloud Asset Management Software in 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 10 Cloud Asset Management Software in 2023

    Cloud asset management tools help you stay more secure and compliant as they enable you to keep track of critical security measures.

  • Best Practices to Enforce An Effective IT Help Desk For Your Organization- Featured Shot

    Best Practices to Enforce An Effective IT Help Desk For Your Organization

    The primary aim of every IT helpdesk is to give employees the right support they need, when they need it. IT managers work hard to run the helpdesk's daily tasks using available resources.

  • Top 9 Citrix’s Secure Access Alternatives in 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 9 Citrix’s Secure Access Alternatives in 2023

    Citrix's Secure Access provides real-time visibility and control over cloud application usage.

  • Top 9 IT Alerting Software in 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 9 IT Alerting Software in 2023

    IT alerting software is an operational response automation solution that helps IT teams assess events critically, locate the right people, automate outreach, and improve communication and collaboration.

  • Top 10 SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Alternatives - 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 10 SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Alternatives - 2023

    SnapLogic has long been a prominent player in the integration landscape, capable of automating your organization's workflows.

  • IT Manager Job Description with Role & Responsibilities- Featured Shot

    IT Manager Job Description with Role & Responsibilities

    The role of an IT manager is to effectively manage the organization's IT processes, ensuring the implementation of technology solutions that best serve the needs of the company. They identify suitable systems and applications that meet the organization's requirements and improve employee productivity.

  • How To Prioritize & Mitigate SAM Risks- Featured Shot

    How To Prioritize & Mitigate SAM Risks

    Software assets management risks must be addressed in a timely manner, no matter how many software licenses you use and vendors you work with.

  • Okta Vs. Duo Security: Which IAM Tool To Choose? - Featured Shot

    Okta Vs. Duo Security: Which IAM Tool To Choose?

    Okta provides IAM features to help your IT admins address identity and security challenges. Meanwhile, Duo Security’s IAM feature provides security to users with complete device visibility, comprehensive coverage, and initiative authentication. 

  • Top 8 Asset Panda Alternatives To Enhance Your IT Asset Management- Featured Shot

    Top 8 Asset Panda Alternatives To Enhance Your IT Asset Management

    Although “Asset Panda” has been a popular option for managing IT assets, you may want to consider other options for a number of reasons, such as the need for easier-to-use interfaces, more advanced features, or more affordable pricing options.

  • Top 11 IGA Solutions for Your Organization- Featured Shot

    Top 11 IGA Solutions for Your Organization

    IGA solutions play a pivotal role in fortifying your organization's security posture. It empowers your team to centrally manage user identities, access rights, and entitlements across various SaaS platforms. IGA minimizes the risk of data breaches, insider threats, and unauthorized access by ensuring users access the right resources.

  • Top 7 Boomi Alternatives in 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 7 Boomi Alternatives in 2023

    Boomi is a low-code platform that enables your IT teams to connect, automate, and manage IT processes. It is designed for all business sizes and offers a wide range of capabilities, including data integration, application integration, and B2B/EDI management. 

  • BetterCloud Vs. Okta: Which IGA Tool Is More Suitable For Your IT Team’s Needs In 2023?- Featured Shot

    BetterCloud Vs. Okta: Which IGA Tool Is More Suitable For Your IT Team’s Needs In 2023?

    By examining these parameters, you will be able to determine which tool offers the best functionalities to help your IT teams streamline the identity governance and administration process. 

  • Top 8 Alternatives To Hornbill ITSM Tool In 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 8 Alternatives To Hornbill ITSM Tool In 2023

    Hornbill is an ITSM software designed to help your IT teams manage IT services and support operations.

  • Unveiling the Pros and Cons of Shared IT Service Accounts to Manage Your SaaS- Featured Shot

    Unveiling the Pros and Cons of Shared IT Service Accounts to Manage Your SaaS

    Shared It Service Accounts are convenient but they make you compromise on security. Here are the pros and cons of Shared IT Service Accounts.

  • 10 Best Applications For IT Teams In HubSpot App Store- Featured Shot

    10 Best Applications For IT Teams In HubSpot App Store

    If you are looking to enhance your team's efficiency, these apps will surely help take your HubSpot experience to the next level.

  • Top 7 Splashtop ITSM Alternatives For Your IT Teams In 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 7 Splashtop ITSM Alternatives For Your IT Teams In 2023

    By monitoring the support sessions and help desk ticket details, you will know how your IT teams perform and where they can improve to streamline the service management process. 

  • The Power of Collaboration between CIOs and CTOs - Maximizing Organizational Success- Featured Shot

    The Power of Collaboration between CIOs and CTOs - Maximizing Organizational Success

    Cross-functional teams are a valuable asset for any organization. They bring together experts from different departments to collaborate and solve complex problems.

  • Strategies for CIOs and CISOs to Work Together Effectively- Featured Shot

    Strategies for CIOs and CISOs to Work Together Effectively

    To mitigate these risks, both CIOs and CISOs must develop a shared understanding of the risks and priorities of their organization. This allows both parties to work together to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies that protect the company from potential threats.

  • Top 7 Alternatives To Snipe-IT (ITAM Tool)- Featured Shot

    Top 7 Alternatives To Snipe-IT (ITAM Tool)

    Even though Snipe-IT offers a lot of benefits for IT teams, it might not be the right fit for every organization since different IT teams have different requirements and constraints. Some teams may find it too complex or difficult to use, while others may need more advanced features that Snipe-IT does not offer.

  • List of Best Cloud Migration Service Providers 2023- Featured Shot

    List of Best Cloud Migration Service Providers 2023

    Furthermore, cloud migration service providers can help ensure that an organization's SaaS app data is secure in the cloud.

  • Top 10 Apps in PagerDuty App Store- Featured Shot

    Top 10 Apps in PagerDuty App Store

    PagerDuty's App Store features a range of top apps that provide businesses with the tools they need to manage incidents, automate workflows, and gain real-time insights into their IT infrastructure. From popular tools like Jira, Slack, and AWS to industry-specific tools like Zendesk, Salesforce, and Splunk, PagerDuty's App Store has it all.

  • What to do in the First 90 Days as CIO- Featured Shot

    What to do in the First 90 Days as CIO

    When a new CIO enters an organization, the first 90 days of a CIO's tenure are critical for setting the stage for success in the role. Therefore, the CIO should focus on learning the organization's culture, processes, and technology infrastructure during this time.

  • Ping Identity vs. Okta vs Zluri: Which Is Better Fit For You?- Featured Shot

    Ping Identity vs. Okta vs Zluri: Which Is Better Fit For You?

    It can be troublesome to know where to start if you are trying to decide between the two.

  • Zendesk Vs ServiceNow Vs Jira: Which ITSM Platform To Choose?- Featured Shot

    Zendesk Vs ServiceNow Vs Jira: Which ITSM Platform To Choose?

    You would want to look into various key factors before choosing an ITSM tool, like its user interface, the business size the tool caters to, whether it meets the company regulatory standards/policies, pricing, external situations (like recessions), and more. 

  • A Guide to Choosing the Right ITAM Tool- Featured Shot

    A Guide to Choosing the Right ITAM Tool

    The first step in choosing the right ITAM tool is understanding IT teams' needs. Identifying the organization's size and complexity of the IT infrastructure, including the number and types of IT assets that need to be managed, will help IT teams determine the organization's specific IT asset management needs. 

  • Zendesk Vs Jira: Which Is The Better ITSM Tool- Featured Shot

    Zendesk Vs Jira: Which Is The Better ITSM Tool

    It depends on IT-specific needs and preferences, which will be more appropriate as both tools provide distinct features to streamline the IT service management process.

  • Top 7 Configuration Management Tools- Featured Shot

    Top 7 Configuration Management Tools

    Configuration management controls changes to an organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network settings. This process is essential for ensuring that applications run smoothly, without conflicts or errors, and integrate with your existing systems.

  • Top 8 IT Operations Management Tools in 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 8 IT Operations Management Tools in 2023

    IT operations involve managing IT infrastructure and maintaining the day-to-day activities that keep an organization running seamlessly.

  • Top IT Change Management Software 2023- Featured Shot

    Top IT Change Management Software 2023

    You must be wondering where to start on the change management software research journey. You need not worry; we've compiled a list of top IT change management tools to support your business change. 

  • 4 Key Points To Consider While Buying An ITSM Tool- Featured Shot

    4 Key Points To Consider While Buying An ITSM Tool

    Choosing an appropriate ITSM tool consumes a lot of time as various high-quality ITSM solutions are available in the market. 

  • Top Tools for IT Teams in 2023- Featured Shot

    Top Tools for IT Teams in 2023

    The tools range from monitoring and analytics software to task management and collaboration tools. With the right set of tools, IT professionals can automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and streamline workflows.

  • Top 7 Tanium Asset Alternatives for IT Teams - 2023- Featured Shot

    Top 7 Tanium Asset Alternatives for IT Teams - 2023

    However, if you are looking for an affordable IT asset management tool, then Tanium Asset may not be the best choice as it involves expensive acquisition costs. 

  • Top 4 ITAM Challenges Which Organizations Must be Aware of (and Solutions to Overcome Them)- Featured Shot

    Top 4 ITAM Challenges Which Organizations Must be Aware of (and Solutions to Overcome Them)

    Improper management of IT assets can lead to vulnerabilities in the organization. Failure to track the hardware and software assets can result in cybersecurity and compliance risks due to easy accessibility to SaaS applications.

  • 8 Commonly Confused IT Terms- Featured Shot

    8 Commonly Confused IT Terms

    Here is a list of commonly confused or interchangeably used IT terms to help you avoid conveying the wrong information and stay relevant. 

  • KPIs for Modern IT Teams- Featured Shot

    KPIs for Modern IT Teams

    The IT deployment success rate will help you to analyze the potentiality of the systems deployed for business growth.

  • Top 12 Resources for IT Teams- Featured Shot

    Top 12 Resources for IT Teams

    IT teams must equip themselves with the latest skills and knowledge and keep an eye on the latest technology updates and releases. 

  • How to Retain IT talent- Featured Shot

    How to Retain IT talent

    A company's commitment to employee retention is demonstrated via the implementation of policies and programs that reduce employee turnover. 

  • Recruiting IT Talent: Elements of a Successful Hiring Strategy - Featured Shot

    Recruiting IT Talent: Elements of a Successful Hiring Strategy 

    The demand for IT talent is so high that employers cannot afford to simply sit back and wait for the right candidate to walk through the door. 

  • Top Technology Trends in 2023 CIOs and IT Leaders Cannot Overlook- Featured Shot

    Top Technology Trends in 2023 CIOs and IT Leaders Cannot Overlook

    Technology and business operations are becoming more and more intertwined. The job of CIOs and IT leaders is not limited to IT operations anymore.

  • 9 top SaaS trends for 2023- Featured Shot

    9 top SaaS trends for 2023

    In this blog, we will go through the new SaaS trends that are about to happen in 2023. Being aware of these trends will help you figure out the important software-related decisions that you need to make as an IT leader.

  • Top 9 Must-Read Books for IT Heads & CIOs- Featured Shot

    Top 9 Must-Read Books for IT Heads & CIOs

    Learning from the experts helps you to grow your skills and knowledge. Books are an abundant source of knowledge as it contains information and insights from the expert's journey. 

  • Key Metrics Every IT Asset Manager Should Track (ITAM KPIs)- Featured Shot

    Key Metrics Every IT Asset Manager Should Track (ITAM KPIs)

    There are different metrics that show the efficiency of your organization's IT asset management (ITAM) practices. From the number of used licenses to unused licenses to spare laptops, all show how efficiently your organization's software and hardware assets are managed.

  • Types of Authentication Methods (Digital Authentication Methods)- Featured Shot

    Types of Authentication Methods (Digital Authentication Methods)

    You can think of digital authentication as the first line of defense against an organization's resources. It ensures that only authorized users have access to the organization's information. 

  • Role-based Access Control For Hybrid Workspace- Featured Shot

    Role-based Access Control For Hybrid Workspace

    With all the modern businesses on the cloud, SaaS license management paired with identity, access, and user management is important. Adding RBAC to the mix, everything becomes much more robust. 

  • IT Budget Planning: 7 Tips to Keep in Mind - Featured Shot

    IT Budget Planning: 7 Tips to Keep in Mind

    Having a well-laid out IT budget is crucial for your IT department as it provides them with a roadmap to project operations. Management can easily see where the money is going and what resources are available. This eliminates the need to justify or request any IT expenses later on. 

  • Drawbacks of CASBs (Cloud Access Security Brokers) in the Remote World- Featured Shot

    Drawbacks of CASBs (Cloud Access Security Brokers) in the Remote World

    While traditional cloud access security brokers had their share of benefits, organizations must understand why they aren’t suitable for modern requirements. And plan a way out to move to a modern cloud-first solution, like SaaS management platforms. 

  • Outlook vs Gmail for Business: Which One Should You Choose?- Featured Shot

    Outlook vs Gmail for Business: Which One Should You Choose?

    If we talk as a whole, both of them offer core email functions; the major difference lies in how they are built. Gmail is webmail, whereas Outlook is an email client. 

  • From Reactive to Proactive: 7 Global Best Practices for Software Asset Management- Featured Shot

    From Reactive to Proactive: 7 Global Best Practices for Software Asset Management

    Getting aligned on your KPIs with the management is a critical first step to streamlining software asset management. Read on for a comprehensive understanding of the SAM best practices used by businesses around the world.

  • SaaS Stack for SMBs and Enterprises- Featured Shot

    SaaS Stack for SMBs and Enterprises

    Choosing the right SaaS tool can be challenging as there are many tools out there in the market for every need, and based on your requirements and preferences, you have to see which is best for you. 

  • Software Asset Management (SAM)- The Complete Guide- Featured Shot

    Software Asset Management (SAM)- The Complete Guide

    Software Asset Management (SAM) is about making getting the most from your software tools while minimizing the risks associated with them. 

  • How SaaS is Powering the Next Big Revolution- Featured Shot

    How SaaS is Powering the Next Big Revolution

    With software getting ubiquitous, we believe a new revolution is coming—the software revolution. The SaaS delivery model has made software better, faster, and cheaper. 

  • IT Asset Management (ITAM) - The Ultimate Guide- Featured Shot

    IT Asset Management (ITAM) - The Ultimate Guide

    ITAM can be defined as the process of managing the lifecycle of an organization's IT assets. It ensures that all the assets within an organization are accounted for, deployed, maintained, upgraded, and terminated correctly. 

  • 20 Best Books to Accelerate Your Digital Transformation- Featured Shot

    20 Best Books to Accelerate Your Digital Transformation

    Business benefits of digital transformation include higher enterprise-wide productivity and efficiency, enhanced user experience, in-depth and accurate insights, faster and better business decisions, and improved agility and innovation, resulting in increased business revenue and sustainability. We have got the 20 best books that can help you accelerate your digital transformation journey. Let's dive right in.

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  • Top 5 User Provisioning Best Practices for SaaS Apps- Featured Shot

    Top 5 User Provisioning Best Practices for SaaS Apps

    The main purpose for implementing user provisioning is for security and compliance. But in the SaaS world, there are much more shadow apps than those bought by the IT and procurement teams.

  • Automate workflows on Jira with Zluri’s powerful integration- Featured Shot

    Automate workflows on Jira with Zluri’s powerful integration

    With Zluri’s direct integration with Jira, you can easily track which users hold Jira licenses & how frequently they use Jira. Learn more about Zluri's workflow capabilities.

  • Automate Jamf tasks & user access to devices & applications with Zluri- Featured Shot

    Automate Jamf tasks & user access to devices & applications with Zluri

    With a platform like Zluri, you can easily automate Jamf tasks & user access to devices & applications at ease. Learn how the platforms come together and solve the automated management constraints.

  • Efficient Access Review Delegation: Enhance Operational Efficiency & Productivity- Featured Shot

    Efficient Access Review Delegation: Enhance Operational Efficiency & Productivity

    Delegating access reviews is a process in which an individual or group is granted the authority to conduct access reviews on behalf of another person or team.

  • Understanding the Key Differences Among PIM, PAM, & PUM - Featured Shot

    Understanding the Key Differences Among PIM, PAM, & PUM 

    These solutions offer different approaches to managing privileged access, giving your IT teams flexibility in implementing effective access control measures.

  • Why Most User Lifecycle Management Tools Struggle with Midlife Cycle Change Management?- Featured Shot

    Why Most User Lifecycle Management Tools Struggle with Midlife Cycle Change Management?

    The platform's advanced automation capabilities empower your IT teams to streamline access provisioning and revocation, ensuring a seamless transition for employees as they embrace new roles.