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Category: Cherwell

Cherwell Ivanti

My thoughts on Ivanti acquisition of Cherwell

Post author By Freelance ITSM Consultant
Post date 2021-01-27

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This is exciting news! Looking forward to reconnect with former Bendata/Frontrage HEAT Consultants that went to the dark side and joined Cherwell! IMHO the acquisition will make Ivanti Neurons (formerly Ivanti Service Manger powered by HEAT) stronger than ever!

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