Recent Articles by Lauren Okruch

IT Staffing for Schools and Districts: Ratios, Tools, and What Works at Scale

The article argues that there is no universal IT staffing ratio for school districts, as needs scale...

Enterprise Service Management Is for More Than IT: HR, Facilities, and Finance Use Cases

Enterprise Service Management (ESM) extends IT service management principles—such as automated wor...

ITSM for Healthcare: Compliance, Assets, and the Help Desk You Actually Need

Healthcare ITSM must integrate strict HIPAA compliance—including detailed activity logging and PHI...

ITSM for Financial Services: Change Management, Audit Trails, and What Regulators Actually Want

For financial services, change management has transitioned from a best practice to a critical regula...

When ITSM Meets IT Operations: How Integrated Visibility Reduces MTTR

Integrating IT Service Management with observability reduces Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) by elimi...

SolarWinds Service Desk System Requirements and Compatibility Matrix

This article outlines the system requirements and compatibility matrix for SolarWinds Service Desk, ...

How to Choose an ITSM Tool: What IT Teams Actually Need in 2026

When selecting an ITSM tool in 2026, organizations should prioritize measurable outcomes, user exper...

Why Web Help Desk 2026.2 Matters for Your Security and Operations Roadmap

SolarWinds Web Help Desk 2026.2 introduces a rebuilt architectural foundation designed to strengthen...

Working Smarter in SolarWinds Web Help Desk: What the New Experience Changes for Your Day

The latest updates to SolarWinds Web Help Desk introduce a modern, responsive user interface and a r...

The New IT Pit Crew: 4 Roles Every AI‑First Service Desk Needs

While generative AI significantly boosts IT service management efficiency, achieving true business t...