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What Is IT Asset Management for Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials certification asks you to account for every device and piece of software on your network. That means you can't answer the assessment questions accurately if you don't know what you have, where it is, and who's responsible for it. IT asset management for Cyber Essentials gives you...

Pavlína Krajčíková

5.7.2026

5 minutes of reading

SITS 2026: When the Conversation Shifted to Assets

At this year’s SITS in London, the focus fundamentally shifted from tickets to assets. IT Asset Management (ITAM) is no longer an afterthought; it is the foundation for service quality, cybersecurity, and cost control. Read our full recap to discover how organizations are moving toward zero-touch...

David Kocian

23.6.2026

3 minutes of reading

What we learned about the US ITSM market at Service Management World Orlando 2025

When you decide to expand into a new market, there’s always a mix of excitement and curiosity. For us at ALVAO, that moment came when we packed our bags and headed to Orlando for Service Management World (SMW). We came with one goal: to better understand the American ITSM market and see how our...

Daniel Ponizil

28.11.2025

2 minutes of reading

Cyber Essentials Plus: Meet the requirements with ITSM

If you're bidding for a UK government contract that involves handling sensitive data or providing specific products or services, you've probably come across Cyber Essential and Cyber Essential Plus – this certification includes an additional technical audit. These government security frameworks are...

Adam Sima

26.11.2025

3 minutes of reading

When work never ends: A wake-up call for IT professionals

At our recent conference workshop, Marcela Hollmann, Ph.D., and Prof. Martin Vaculík, Ph.D. from Duality, experts in work and organisational psychology, shared a sobering truth: when regeneration is missing long-term, it leads to serious health consequences. We're not talking about feeling tired....

Jana Mancikova

25.11.2025

5 minutes of reading

Is your organization ready for Windows 11?

Moving to Windows 11 will bring much innovation, but also a lot of worry and work – especially for IT teams tasked with planning the upgrade. Many organizations are concerned that the new operating system may need upgraded hardware. Our analysis in dozens of companies showed that approximately 27%...

Adam Sima

25.10.2025

4 minutes of reading

The Role of ITAM and ITSM in Cybersecurity: Building a Strong Foundation for Compliance and Audit Readiness

When it comes to protecting your business from cyberattacks, most people think about firewalls and antivirus software. Behind every strong security system, there’s a less obvious yet crucial layer of protection. That is, to have a clear view of your IT assets and a solid process for managing IT...

Pavlína Krajčíková

19.10.2025

5 minutes of reading

What’s new in 25.3?

The latest release of ALVAO brings updates that make IT management simpler, faster, and more secure. From improvements in Teams and Outlook to smarter asset stocking, better Knowledge Base insights, and enhanced cybersecurity features. This version is designed to save you time and give you clearer...

Jana Mancikova

24.9.2025

6 minutes of reading

Get ALVAO on Microsoft AppSource and unlock the full potential of Azure Benefits

You’ve been able to find ALVAO on Microsoft AppSource for a while. In fact, many organizations use it as their go-to for finding and purchasing new apps and solutions. What many don’t know is that eligible purchases can also draw down your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).

Martin Holub

18.8.2025

2 minutes of reading

From Spreadsheets to ITAM: What, When and Why You Gain

In the early stages of managing IT assets, spreadsheets seem like a natural choice. They're widely available, familiar, flexible, and easy to start with. Almost every IT team has, at some point, relied on Excel or Google Sheets to track laptops, monitors, software licenses, and serial numbers. But...

Jana Mancikova

7.8.2025

6 minutes of reading

How ALVAO Can Enhance The IT Service Management Industry

One of the most reliable websites for software and academic reviews, Research.com, has evaluated ALVAO's characteristics and capacity to offer customers an unparalleled IT service management solution.

Adam Sima

6.8.2025

5 minutes of reading