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IT Asset Management

Agentless Scanning vs. Agent-Based Scanning in Application Discovery

Many application mapping solutions use agents for discovery, justifying this by claiming that they provide better

IT Asset Management

Active Scanning vs. Passive Scanning in IT Environments and Data Centers

Whether it is called periodic scanning or active scanning, the fact is that it is an insufficient form of scanning

Faddom Installation Prerequisites

Follow these requirements to install Faddom successfully: Software Prerequisites: Import the Faddom OVA to vCenter

Is Faddom Secure?

Faddom is very secure for several reasons: Agentless The Faddom appliance it is a standalone VM installed within your

What is SNMP?

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used protocol that allows for both the reading and updating

December 16, 2021

Using Faddom to Identify the Log4J Vulnerability

Overview Recently, a serious vulnerability was found in the popular Log4J library which allows an attacker to execute

Disaster Recovery-FM

November 9, 2021

IT Disaster Recovery: What is It?

IT infrastructure has become a critical component of today’s business world. As more organizations rely on computing

November 4, 2021

What is an SSL Certificate?

Online security is a complex world. Threats are pervasive and persistent, making it harder to keep sensitive data

Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for AI in IT Operations, 2026

Gartner explores the emerging technologies transforming how IT teams manage increasingly complex environments. The report examines the growing role of AI agents, intelligent automation, and advanced orchestration, highlighting the potential benefits, risks, and adoption timelines for each innovation.

Gartner® How to Optimize Your VMware Environment, 2026

Gartner explores how IT teams can optimize VMware environments while balancing performance, efficiency, and resource utilization. The report provides a structured framework spanning workload discovery, infrastructure sizing, network and storage configuration, and ongoing operations to help organizations maximize their existing VMware investments.

Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Strategic Cost Management, 2026

Gartner explores emerging technologies helping IT teams improve infrastructure visibility, optimize complex environments, and make smarter technology decisions through AI, automation, and observability.

Gartner® Report: Hype Cycle™ for ITSM, 2026

Get Gartner’s view of the technologies redefining ITSM from AI-driven operations to the emerging Technology Dependency Hub and what they mean for how modern IT teams work. Faddom is named a Sample Vendor for the Technology Dependency Hub for unifying dependency data across hybrid environments.

June 2026 | 15-minute read

Gartner® Report: Hype Cycle™ for AI in ITSM, 2026

AI is only as effective as the data behind it. Learn why Gartner highlights dependency visibility, service mapping, and accurate configuration data as critical foundations for AI-driven IT operations.

The report explores the emerging AI-Augmented CMDB category and recognizes Faddom as a Sample Vendor. Download the report to explore Gartner’s perspective on the technologies shaping the future of ITSM and why accurate discovery and service mapping remain foundational to successful AI-driven operations.

June 2026

Gartner® Report: Hype Cycle™ for ITSM, 2025

The drive to streamline service management practices or even eliminate human-in-the-loop interactions at the service desk is taking center stage. To avoid missteps, use this information to cut through the hype and determine which innovations to incorporate into a service management strategy.

June 2025 | 15-minute read

Gartner® Report: How to Successfully Choose an IT Dependency Mapping Tool

A practical guide for CIOs and IT leaders to evaluate dependency mapping tools, reduce risk, and avoid costly blind spots in hybrid environments.

September 2025 | 15-minute read

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