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  • by Phil Swainson

    12 February, 2026

The Data Maturity Journey

From Spreadsheet to Insight In our previous article, From Spreadsheet to Structured Inventory, we explored why many organisations begin their infrastructure journey in Excel — and why, at a certain scale, spreadsheets begin to introduce risk rather than control. Moving beyond spreadsheets is not the destination. It is the starting point of something more deliberate. […]

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Configuration Backup & Change Management
  • by Phil Swainson

    12 February, 2026

From Spreadsheet to Structured Inventory

Why it’s time to outgrow Excel for infrastructure management If your “CMDB” lives in Excel, you’re not alone. Across IT and network teams, spreadsheets remain the most common way infrastructure is tracked. Devices, IP ranges, software versions, licences, sites and support contracts are organised into rows and columns. It usually begins with good intent. A […]

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api getaway
  • by Phil Swainson

    21 January, 2026

Working Effectively in a ServiceNow-First World

Across large enterprises and telcos, ServiceNow has become a central part of how services are managed and assured. Platforms such as ServiceNow TSOM are increasingly used to model services, coordinate workflows, and provide a consistent operational view across complex environments. For many organisations, this represents a sensible consolidation. ServiceNow brings structure, visibility, and a common […]

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