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Best Free Patch Management Software for IT Departments
Businesses are increasingly reliant on technology. This means that keeping your IT systems secure is more important than ever. One of the most important ways to do this is to patch your systems regularly. Patches are updates that fix security vulnerabilities in software. By installing patches, you can help to protect your systems from cyberattacks.
Best Free Monitoring Alerting & Password Management Software for IT Departments
In today’s digital age, data breaches, and cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common. To protect their systems and data, IT departments must implement robust security practices, including monitoring and alerting software and password management tools. These tools can help IT techs keep a closer eye on their network, detect real-time issues, and prevent unauthorized access.
How Free IT Software Can Benefit Your Business
Software is the backbone of most companies in today’s modern, connected world. But, software is also expensive. In a time of economic uncertainty, it can be challenging for IT departments to provide what companies need without blowing through a budget. IT spending is on track to increase in 2023, or at least remain flat, without
Enterprise Service Catalogs for CIOs and CEOs in K-12, Higher-Ed and State & Local Government: State & Local Government Examples
Governments of all levels provide a massive breadth of services. Unfortunately, the average user does not know about these services or cannot easily navigate them because there are so many. Government services can also be confusing to outside users. Technical language, for example, can create a barrier between the government and the residents and visitors
Enterprise Service Catalogs for CIOs and CEOs in K-12, Higher-Ed and State & Local Government: College & University Examples
Education is a complex, frequently changing environment with many end users. From staff to students to family members and the community at large, there can be thousands of people with a stake in education. That means thousands of people who have wants and needs, all of whom expect prompt, high-quality service. This is a big
Enterprise Service Catalogs for CIOs and CEOs in K-12, Higher-Ed and State & Local Government: K-12 District Examples
What is an Enterprise Service Catalog (ESC)?An ESC lists all the services an enterprise offers to employees or clients. In the case of higher ed and state or local government, the enterprise service catalog is essentially a database of everything the public service offers to stakeholders. It is a single source of accurate information about
K-12 Safest Schools: for Superintendents & Administrators: Part 10 of 10 – Summary
School safety is all-encompassing. It impacts school spaces, staff, students, families, and entire communities. Safety covers everything from the most violent incidents to facilities issues. All are important, as is ensuring every stakeholder is involved. You can read any of these articles for more detail, but here’s a quick snapshot of how each factor impacts
K-12 Safest Schools: for Superintendents & Administrators: Part 9 of 10 – Resolution & Celebration
When done right, reporting and monitoring potential school safety issues lead to a safe resolution. Of course, when good behavior is reported, it should also lead to celebration! Here are some things to remember as you navigate resolution and celebration in your schools. Learning from Near Misses A report from the Police Foundation, Learning Lessons