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Best Free IT Asset Management Software (2026): Free Plans Compared

This guide focuses specifically on free ITAM plans: what they actually offer, where they help, and where they fall short. We compare tools like ALVAO Free Plan, and others, and explain when a free plan is enough.

Pavlína Krajčíková

14.6.2026

5 minutes of reading

The Joys and Challenges of an IT Manager: A Story About Budget Planning in the IT Department

Jozef Hlavac, IT Manager at Wittenstein, uses ALVAO Asset Management to plan IT budgets and technology purchases efficiently. Thanks to this tool, he has achieved full transparency and improved the overall effectiveness of his IT team. Here’s his story about how he manages IT budgeting in practice.

Pavlína Krajčíková

8.6.2026

3 minutes of reading

ALVAO Inspiration Day 2025 conference: A day full of sharing, updates, and inspiration

On April 10, 2025, we gathered at Microsoft’s Prague headquarters for another edition of the ALVAO Inspiration Day (AID) conference.

Jana Silarova

21.4.2025

2 minutes of reading

Why is AI Important for IT Asset Management in SMBs

Artificial intelligence is no longer exclusive to large, enterprise organizations - it is increasingly accessible (and impactful!) for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Let’s discover the role that AI plays in IT asset management and its unique benefits for SMBs, and how its adoption gives...

Filip Jandora

17.4.2025

7 minutes of reading

A Look at AI Through the ITAM Lens: Managing the Next Digital Revolution

As an IT Asset Management (ITAM) professional, I've witnessed technology waves come and go, but nothing quite compares to the speed and complexity of the AI revolution we're experiencing today, especially in the past three to four years. It is definitely exciting to witness AI thrive and it creates...

Adam Sima

16.4.2025

8 minutes of reading

What’s new in ALVAO 25.1.?

Let's start with the biggest one – quarterly release! Every three months, we introduce exciting new features and updates. This time, we’re bringing integrations with Power Automate, Copilot, Jira, Freshservice, and Jamf. Plus, our new Dashboard is here to impress, offering visual charts and graphs....

Ludmila Vojtovicova

17.3.2025

5 minutes of reading

Incident vs Problem vs Change Management. What is the difference?

For those unfamiliar with the ITIL framework, Incident Management and Problem Management may seem synonymous. While these processes work closely together, each serves a distinct purpose in resolving technical disruptions. Change Management governs structured improvements and integrates closely with...

Adam Sima

28.2.2025

4 minutes of reading

ITAM and Sustainability: The role of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Technology runs the world, but at what cost? Every laptop, server, and data center humming away in the background comes with an environmental price tag. Don’t you agree?

Daniel Ponizil

18.2.2025

9 minutes of reading

ITIL vs DevOps vs Agile. What is the difference?

If you're in IT, you've probably heard the terms ITIL, DevOps or Agile. What's more, these terms are so popular that they get thrown around - often incorrectly. In this article, we'll explain the differences, benefits and specific use cases.

Adam Sima

12.2.2025

3 minutes of reading

IT Asset Management Lifecycle: Keeping IT in Check from Start to Finish

IT resources, be it hardware or software, are very much like your resources in human shape; they have a beginning, a purpose, and (eventually) a retirement. But unlike your employees, they don’t send a resignation email when they’re ready for the next chapter in their lives. They may be slowly...

Pavlína Krajčíková

12.2.2025

7 minutes of reading

ALVAO Successfully Recertified Under ISO/IEC 27001:2022

In December 2024, ALVAO successfully passed a surveillance audit for ISO 27001, now in compliance with the updated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, which replaces the previous ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

Pavlína Krajčíková

27.1.2025

1 minute of reading