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Walking the Walk: Corporate Social Responsibility at Ivanti 2023-03-24
Work has increasingly become more than something you clock into, clock out of and try to forget. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s the importance of how, where and with whom we spend our time. Many people emerged from lockdowns having shed jobs, habits or other things that didn’t serve them anymore. So many people […]
Kristen Kamp
Automating IT Operations with ITAM 2023-03-23
IT professionals, because of the massive shift to Everywhere Work, have been tasked with blazing the trail for a fast-tracked automation and AI process at their organization – as well as a move to the cloud. With constantly expanding IT environments, automation has moved from a luxury to a priority for IT professionals. But for your automation processes to be […]
Misti Allison
Exceptions Happen. Handle Them Quickly. 2023-03-16
It’s ironic, but exceptions happen all the time. We all can relate to these in supply chain operations: the crushed package, the barcode damaged to the point it can’t be decoded, the misplaced or abandoned tote. When these errors occur, what happens? The person who discovers it is responsible for reporting it. How long does that take? Who […]
Rob DeStefano
The Need for Enterprise Service Management 2023-03-15
Key takeaways ESM is the practice of managing technology services to ensure that they meet the needs of the organization and its employees. It ensures services are delivered consistently, efficiently and cost-effectively – while meeting the needs of the business and customers. The benefits of Enterprise Service Management (ESM) include increased employee satisfaction, boosted employee […]
David Pickering
March 2023 Patch Tuesday 2023-03-14
Microsoft has resolved 80 new CVEs this month and expanded four previously released CVEs to include additional Windows versions. This brings the total number of CVEs addressed this month to 84. There are two confirmed zero-day exploits resolved in this month’s updates that impact Microsoft Office and Windows Smart Screen. Both exploits are user targeted. […]
Chris Goettl
Ivanti Makes Key Connections at MWC 2023 2023-03-09
Ivanti made a splash at MWC 2023! Billed as “the largest and most influential connectivity event, where technology, community and commerce converge,” MWC 2023 took place in Barcelona and featured a whopping 85,000 attendees, including executives from top global companies, international governments and – of course – trailblazing tech businesses like Ivanti. MWC is hosted […]
Michelle Hodges
Leveraging IT Asset Information to Deliver Outstanding Employee Experience 2023-03-09
With the rise in Everywhere Work, IT professionals have become burdened with managing their growing IT infrastructure. In fact, some organizations have reported their digital transformation being accelerated by three to five years as they look to build their IT environments. The volume of assets used for work has grown significantly – averaging 2.6 devices per person. This new wave of assets […]
Misti Allison
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023-03-07
I’m incredibly fortunate to have grown up in an environment where every day felt like International Women’s Day – a day where women were recognized for their contributions and strength. My mother was a high-powered marketing professional, and that meant I was immersed in the idea that women’s decisions, ideas and talent mattered. I recognize the value of that […]
Melissa Puls
In a World of Managing Risk, Do You Have Shiny Tech Syndrome? 2023-02-23
There is always something new on the horizon when it comes to technology. Isn’t it human nature to want to wait for the next 'new' model car, the next 'bigger' TV or the next 'faster' smart phone? The newest release might be more appealing – especially to higher-ups, who want the latest and greatest trending technology. […]
Kate Kim
Big Productivity with Small Wearables 2023-02-22
“If that doesn’t work, try a bigger hammer.” It’s an old saying we can all appreciate, but it isn’t always the best solution. Regarding the mobile workforce, smaller is sometimes better. As consumers, we’ve watched cell phone handset sizes change: first from large 1980’s car phones to pocketable “brick” phones. Then, smaller “flip” phones were replaced […]
Rob DeStefano
February 2023 Patch Tuesday 2023-02-14
Microsoft updates February 2023 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 76 CVEs from Microsoft affecting Microsoft Windows, .NET Framework, Microsoft Office, SQL Server, Exchange Server, several Azure services, HoloLens and more. Nine CVEs are rated as Critical, 67 as Important and three CVEs have known exploits in the wild. The three zero-day vulnerabilities are all rated […]
Chris Goettl
Celebrating Ivanti Wavelink’s Partners of the Year for 2022 2023-02-13
Success is sweetest when shared. And in business, the best successes are those that deliver the best outcomes for customers. The 2022 Ivanti Wavelink Partners of the Year have delivered solutions to optimize workflows for mobile workers and increase the Perfect Order Rate for businesses throughout the supply chain. These solutions are built on the […]
Rob DeStefano
January 2023 Patch Tuesday 2023-01-10
Microsoft has released updates resolving 101 total vulnerabilities (CVEs), 98 new and 3 revisions to CVEs from November and December of 2022. 11 CVEs are rated as Critical this month. The most urgent of these are one known exploited vulnerability (CVE-2023-21674), one publicly disclosed vulnerability (CVE-2023-21549) and an update to an advisory from December 2022 […]
Chris Goettl
As-a-Service Software Powers Modern Digital User Experiences 2023-01-09
Mary Johnston Turner is Research Vice President, Future of Digital Infrastructure, at IDC. Cloud-delivered software, often referred to as SaaS (software-as-a-service) or simply as-a-service software allows customers to quickly test, buy and deploy modern business applications while simultaneously improving digital business agility. In a world where the quality of digital products and online experiences can […]
Mary Johnston Turner
Top 10 Reasons Service Mapping Can Accelerate your IT Service Management Capabilities 2022-12-29
Service mapping is an essential tool for IT service management, as it allows you to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of the various components and dependencies that make up their IT services. Service mapping focuses on discovering data center devices, infrastructure, application dependencies and the corresponding relationships. This enables your organization to manage and optimize their IT […]
Steve Feldstein
Prisoner Priorities: Why Disclosure Policies Can’t Please Everyone | Security Insights Podcast, Episode 30 2022-12-15
Daniel, Chris, Amanda and Ashley revisit the coordinated disclosure conversation from Episode 25 and apply the prisoner’s dilemma thought experiment to create a (more?) perfect vendor disclosure policy. In this episode: The difference between coordinated disclosure and responsible disclosure [00:37] Prisoner’s dilemma: how to incentivize desired disclosure behavior [06:17] Security researchers and pen testers versus […]
December 2022 Patch Tuesday 2022-12-13
‘Twas the Patch Tuesday before Christmas and all through the IT Department not a sys admin was idle, not even a junior analyst. The patches were queued up for deployment with care to respond to a zero-day and avoid breaking any applications that were there. On this twelfth (and last) Patch Tuesday of 2022 Microsoft […]
Chris Goettl
Take Care of Your Team: Improve Your DEX to Combat Digital Burnouts and Work-Related Stress 2022-12-08
The rapid digitalization of work environments means employees are obliged to work faster and better. Achieving this means businesses are dependent on having happy, healthy, productive teams. With 69% of global knowledge workers now working remotely, it appears hybrid working is working. A recent survey of over 10,000 employees by Ivanti shows that 42% have a better work-life balance and 33% are […]
Haley White
Three Supply Chain Predictions for ‘23 2022-12-05
Yes, it’s that time of year again! It’s time we look ahead with hope for a successful wrap to peak season and consider the trends influencing the year ahead. The last few years have been anyone’s guess, but recent data shows us optimistic points on the horizon as we head towards 2023. Even though supply […]
Rob DeStefano

Q & A. Separate Ivanti Service Manager (ISM) instance for AP? 2022-08-10
Question from an ITSM client regarding their Ivanti Service Manager tenant: If needed, are we able to create a separate instance for the AP ticketing?
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Do you really need a Project Manager for your Ivanti Neurons for ITSM/ITAM Implementation? 2022-05-18
Short Answer is NO, you don't need a project manager. In fact, one of the most common mistakes made by companies implementing Ivanti Neurons for ITSM/ITAM aka Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) is to assign a Project Manager. https://ivantiservicemanagerconsultant.wordpress.com/?p=2425 Don't get me wrong, there are many great project managers out there and there is a need […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
What makes a great Ivanti HEAT Neurons Administrator/Developer/Consultant? 2022-04-07
One of the most common Ivanti HEAT Neurons Implementation challenges identified by clients is "Admin Training". What seems like an easy quick fix is actually more complicated. It takes more than just Ivanti Training Academy access, Ivanti Business Partner training, and guidance from a seasoned professional. With 26+ years Ivanti HEAT Experience and 100+ […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Ivanti Developer or Consultant? 2022-02-19
There is a very important distinction between Ivanti HEAT ITSM Developers, Consultants, and Architects, and of course there are Ivanti Freelancers too. You also need to evaluate competency vs skill and number of years experience and Ivanti HEAT Implementations. Be sure to tune in to my Ivanti HEAT Neurons Podcast or read my blog article […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Is Ivanti a Professional Services Provider? 2022-01-18
Ivanti is an IT powerhouse and supply software systems that require professional services. That is not the same as a professional service provider. Ivanti is in the sales business straight and simple. This should matter to you. Tune in to find out why! Blog.a19Consulting.com Most if not all Ivanti Professional Services that are delivered today, […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
About your Ivanti HEAT Podcaster 2022-01-05
If you have any Ivanti Podcast Topics or Questions you'd like me to cover please contact me at http://podcast.a19consulting.com/ Meet your Podcaster Providing HEAT Best Practices and now Ivanti Best Practices, for Ivanti Service Manager, and Ivanti Asset Manager, since 1996, with tried, tested and true implementations and upgrades. Worldwide in the UK, Europe, Australia, […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Ivanti Dashboard Reporting & Christmas Lights 2021-12-01
Jingle bells, jingle bells.. WAIT, say what? Christmas Lights? What do Christmas Lights have to do with Ivanti HEAT Neurons?? EVERYTHING!!! https://itchronicles.com/business-metrics/itsm-esm-christmas-lights/ If your dashboards aren't lighting up like a Christmas tree, and yes I mean green for good and red for bad, for your KPIs and Metrics, including Hours of Operation Calculations, Averages, Percentages, […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Software Asset Management 101 2021-11-19
Software asset management (SAM) is a business practice that involves managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and disposal of software applications within an organization. Sounds great, but where do you start? And what tools are available in Ivanti Service & Asset Manager? Based on my Ivanti HEAT ISM Blog Post at blog.a19consulting.com Do you have an Ivanti Podcast […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
What is IT Asset Management (ITAM)? 2021-10-19
In this Podcast, based on the Ivanti ITSM Blog Post of the same title, we will be covering the history of ITAM, how ITAM has evolved in the last couple years, and what you need to know. Be sure to take your ITAM Implementation to the Next Level and contact a19 Consulting for a FREE […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Lessons learnt from Dragons' Den UK and Shark Tank Australia 2021-10-01
I started watching Dragons' Den in Canada and then the US version of Shark Tank. When I ran out of episodes to watch I tuned in to Dragons' Den UK (The Original) as well as the Shark Tank Australia Spin Off. Another German Spin Off that I tend to watch is "Die Höhle der Löwen" […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Password Resets – Incident or Service Request? (Re-recorded Sep 24) 2021-09-16
Incidents (Break/Fix) and Service Requests (New/Change to Service) are often long debated by companies new to ITSM (IT Service Management). Password Reset Requests do not make the differentiation any easier. Are they a break/fix or service request? Can Password Resets even be logged by a user? Of course! There are many passwords besides your Single […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Typical Ivanti Implementation Timeframe 2021-09-07
This question came in through my Podcast Question/Topic Form from Andre in Frankfurt, Germany. What is the typical Ivanti Implementation Timeframe? Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT ISM) Implementations really vary based on business requirements. There is no quick silver bullet or cookie-cutter Scope of Work, and Estimates can vary greatly between Ivanti Business Partners, and independent […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
SLAs red headed step child 2021-08-25
When it comes to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) there is one important configuration that's overlooked or forgotten. Holidays and Exceptions You've likely seen me post Holiday message on Instagram for the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe, Singapore, etc. Make no mistake about it, Holidays are important. Your SLA clock is likely ticking away when Incident, […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Ivanti Cloud Status Updates & Maintenance Notifications 2021-08-03
Ivanti Cloud Status Updates consist of important Maintenance Notifications and Operational Status Updates for Ivanti Neurons, Ivanti Service Manager, and Ivanti Asset Manager Cloud Platforms. The Ivanti Status Cloud Page is a great way of staying on top of notifications. Only snag is that there isn't an easy way to see landscape specific updates for your Data Centre. For Ivanti Maintenance Notifications […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
What is the difference between an Incident, Problem, Service Request, and Change Requests? 2021-07-29
In this podcast Gregor covers the differences between Incident, Problem, Service Request, and Change Requests from a perspective of ITIL definition, helpdesk implementation, Ivanti Service Manager architecture, perception, and reporting. This podcast is based on the blog post found here https://ivantiservicemanagerconsultant.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/what-is-the-difference-between-an-incident-problem-and-service-request/ and was expanded to include Change Requests which are a topic of their own. […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
UAT Test Script Case Examples 2021-07-07
One of the biggest issues with writing UAT (User Acceptance Testing) test cases, is knowing where to start and insisting on building your test script around the software. The fact is, you do not need access to Ivanti Service Manager (ISM, powered by HEAT IT Service Management) and it is actually encouraged not to use […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Who owns UAT Test Scripts 2021-06-17
This Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT ISM) Podcast Episode clears up some misconceptions about UAT Test Scripts and is based on my blog post from February 18, 2021 which you can visit at https://ivantiservicemanagerconsultant.wordpress.com/2021/02/18/who-owns-uat-test-scripts/
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Ivanti Neurons Tenants - Holy Trinity 2021-06-08
On-Premise (Self hosted) and Cloud Ivanti Neurons, Ivanti Service Manager (ITSM), and Ivanti Asset Manager (ITAM) customers have 3 tenants (environments) that I like to call the "Holy Trinity". https://blog.a19consulting.com STG - Stage Environment for Development and System Testing by the Ivanti Consultant / Administrator only UAT - User Acceptance Testing Environment for End User […]
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US
Email Summaries 2021-06-01
It is no secret that I strongly believe Email is a productivity tool from the last century and recommend against enabling one-off email notifications unless absolutely necessary. A much better way and extremely advanced configuration is to create email summaries. Do you have an Ivanti Podcast Topic or Question? Submit it at podcast.a19consulting.com
Ivanti Service Manager (HEAT) Consultant & Developer | UK EU Australia Canada US

Ivanti Neurons for MDM Cloud Upgrade Maintenance for https://na2.mobileiron.com SRE-165398 2023-04-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 9, 02:30 - 14:30 UTCMar 17, 09:49 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing an upgrade maintenance on https://na2.mobileiron.comImpactDuring the maintenance window, there may be periods where the following services are impacted. There may be periods of service delay, degradation, or interruption.New devices registrationCloud Admin PortalCloud Self Service PortalScheduled reports […]
Ivanti Access Upgrade Maintenance for https://access-na1.mobileiron.com - SRE-165505 2023-04-08
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 8, 04:30 - 08:30 UTCMar 17, 09:43 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing a release maintenance on https://access-na1..mobileiron.comImpactDuring the maintenance window, the Access service may be impacted.
Ivanti Neurons for MDM Cloud Upgrade Maintenance for https://ap1.mobileiron.com - SRE-165399 2023-04-07
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 7, 13:00 UTC - Apr 8, 01:00 UTCMar 20, 14:52 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing an upgrade maintenance on https://ap1mobileiron.comImpactDuring the maintenance window, there may be periods where the following services are impacted. There may be periods of service delay, degradation, or interruption.New devices registrationCloud Admin PortalCloud Self […]
Ivanti Access Upgrade Maintenance for https://access-eu1.mobileiron.com - SRE-165504 2023-04-06
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 6, 02:30 - 06:30 UTCMar 17, 09:34 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing a release maintenance on https://access-eu1..mobileiron.comImpactDuring the maintenance window, the Access service may be impacted.
Ivanti Access Upgrade Maintenance – https://ap2.mobileiron.com - SRE-165502 2023-04-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 4, 16:30 - 20:30 UTCMar 17, 09:24 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing an upgrade maintenance on https://ap2.mobileiron.com.ImpactDuring the maintenance window, the Access service may be impacted.
Ivanti Access Upgrade Maintenance for https://access-sandbox.mobileiron.com - SRE-165501 2023-04-03
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 3, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCMar 17, 09:30 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing a release maintenance on https://access-sandbox.mobileiron.comImpactDuring the maintenance window, the Access service may be impacted.
Ivanti Neurons for MDM Cloud Upgrade Maintenance for https://na1.mobileiron.com - SRE-165397 2023-04-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 2, 03:30 - 15:30 UTCMar 1, 01:13 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing an upgrade maintenance on https://na1.mobileiron.comImpactDuring the maintenance window, there may be periods where the following services are impacted. There may be periods of service delay, degradation, or interruption.New devices registrationCloud Admin PortalCloud Self Service PortalScheduled reports […]
Domain "Ivanticloud.com" ADFS/SAML Certificate Update in Production Landscape on 31-March-2023 : ACTION REQUIRED 2023-03-31
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 31, 02:30 - 08:30 UTCMar 2, 10:58 UTCScheduled - Dear valued customer,This message is a reminder to you and your technical teams about an upcoming change may require action on your part. On March 31st, 2023, the SSL certificate for "Ivanticloud.com" Domain will be updated in the Production landscape. […]
Ivanti Neurons for MDM Cloud Upgrade Maintenance for https://eu1.mobileiron.com - SRE-165396 2023-03-25
Mar 25, 10:01 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Mar 25, 03:26 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Mar 25, 03:24 UTCScheduled - During the maintenance window, there may be periods where the following services are impacted. There may be periods of service delay, degradation, or […]
Service Manager 2023.1 Upgrade - FFZ STG 2023-03-25
Mar 25, 06:00 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Mar 25, 05:54 UTCUpdate - Window is extended for 30 minutes.Mar 25, 02:00 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Mar 20, 11:07 UTCScheduled - Ivanti will be performing maintenance on your Ivanti Service Manager tenant hosted in […]