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Introducing Block 64 Rapid Assessments: Expert-Led IT Assessments in 30 DaysIntroducing Block 64 Rapid Assessments: Expert-Led IT Assessments in 30 Days
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Product update

Introducing Block 64 Rapid Assessments: Expert-Led IT Assessments in 30 Days

October 28, 2026
Product Updates
Block 64 Adds Intune, Jamf, Nutanix, Freshdesk and BambooHR to Its SaaS Management PlatformBlock 64 Adds Intune, Jamf, Nutanix, Freshdesk and BambooHR to Its SaaS Management Platform
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Product update

Block 64 Adds Intune, Jamf, Nutanix, Freshdesk and BambooHR to Its SaaS Management Platform

Block 64
October 15, 2026
Product Updates
What Is Software Normalization? Inside the Block 64 Product LibraryWhat Is Software Normalization? Inside the Block 64 Product Library
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Product update

What Is Software Normalization? Inside the Block 64 Product Library

October 13, 2026
Product Updates
Tokenmaxxing Is Over. AI Sprawl Is Just Getting StartedTokenmaxxing Is Over. AI Sprawl Is Just Getting Started
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Product update

Tokenmaxxing Is Over. AI Sprawl Is Just Getting Started

Block 64
October 5, 2026
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
Office LTSC 2021 end of support: what the October 13, 2026 deadline means for your estateOffice LTSC 2021 end of support: what the October 13, 2026 deadline means for your estate
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Product update

Office LTSC 2021 end of support: what the October 13, 2026 deadline means for your estate

September 25, 2026
IT Asset Management
SaaS Tier Inflation: When Temporary Upgrades Become Permanent CostsSaaS Tier Inflation: When Temporary Upgrades Become Permanent Costs
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Product update

SaaS Tier Inflation: When Temporary Upgrades Become Permanent Costs

September 14, 2026
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
The Best SaaS Management Tools (2026 Guide)The Best SaaS Management Tools (2026 Guide)
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Product update

The Best SaaS Management Tools (2026 Guide)

Block 64
June 25, 2026
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
Oracle Java 17 Licensing Trap: Why You're Already ExposedOracle Java 17 Licensing Trap: Why You're Already Exposed
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Product update

Oracle Java 17 Licensing Trap: Why You're Already Exposed

May 18, 2026
Software Licensing & Compliance
SaaS License Management: How to Identify, Reduce, and Eliminate SaaS WasteSaaS License Management: How to Identify, Reduce, and Eliminate SaaS Waste
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Product update

SaaS License Management: How to Identify, Reduce, and Eliminate SaaS Waste

Block 64
May 11, 2026
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
SQL Server 2016 Support Ends July 14. Here’s What to Actually Do About It.SQL Server 2016 Support Ends July 14. Here’s What to Actually Do About It.
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Product update

SQL Server 2016 Support Ends July 14. Here’s What to Actually Do About It.

Block 64
April 8, 2026
IT Asset Management
Shadow IT: The Hidden Risk Your Security Tools Can't SeeShadow IT: The Hidden Risk Your Security Tools Can't See
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Product update

Shadow IT: The Hidden Risk Your Security Tools Can't See

Block 64
March 17, 2026
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
The 2026 Licensing Reset: What Oracle, Broadcom, and Microsoft Are Actually ChangingThe 2026 Licensing Reset: What Oracle, Broadcom, and Microsoft Are Actually Changing
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Product update

The 2026 Licensing Reset: What Oracle, Broadcom, and Microsoft Are Actually Changing

Block 64
March 16, 2026
Software Licensing & Compliance
Broadcom Changed the VMware Licensing Rules. Here's What Mid-Market IT Teams Need to Know Before Their Next RenewalBroadcom Changed the VMware Licensing Rules. Here's What Mid-Market IT Teams Need to Know Before Their Next Renewal
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Product update

Broadcom Changed the VMware Licensing Rules. Here's What Mid-Market IT Teams Need to Know Before Their Next Renewal

Block 64
March 12, 2026
Software Licensing & Compliance
How to Evaluate ITAM Software When You Don’t Have an ITAM TeamHow to Evaluate ITAM Software When You Don’t Have an ITAM Team
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Product update

How to Evaluate ITAM Software When You Don’t Have an ITAM Team

Block 64
March 11, 2026
IT Asset Management
Three ITAM Mistakes That Keep Mid-Market IT Teams in Firefighting ModeThree ITAM Mistakes That Keep Mid-Market IT Teams in Firefighting Mode
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Product update

Three ITAM Mistakes That Keep Mid-Market IT Teams in Firefighting Mode

Block 64
March 2, 2026
IT Asset Management
Software License Optimization: The Practical Guide to Cutting IT Waste Without Cutting CapabilitySoftware License Optimization: The Practical Guide to Cutting IT Waste Without Cutting Capability
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Product update

Software License Optimization: The Practical Guide to Cutting IT Waste Without Cutting Capability

Block 64
March 2, 2026
Software Licensing & Compliance
The 2026 Microsoft 365 Price Shift and What It Exposes About ITAM GovernanceThe 2026 Microsoft 365 Price Shift and What It Exposes About ITAM Governance
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Product update

The 2026 Microsoft 365 Price Shift and What It Exposes About ITAM Governance

Block 64
March 1, 2026
Software Licensing & Compliance
SaaS Sprawl Is Getting Worse — Here's What the Data Says (And What to Do About It)SaaS Sprawl Is Getting Worse — Here's What the Data Says (And What to Do About It)
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Product update

SaaS Sprawl Is Getting Worse — Here's What the Data Says (And What to Do About It)

Block 64
February 18, 2026
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
The new Block 64 is now generally availableThe new Block 64 is now generally available
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Product update

The new Block 64 is now generally available

Block 64
February 2, 2026
Product Updates
‍The Real Risk Behind the AWS Outage Wasn’t AWS — It Was What Organizations Couldn’t See‍The Real Risk Behind the AWS Outage Wasn’t AWS — It Was What Organizations Couldn’t See
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Product update

‍The Real Risk Behind the AWS Outage Wasn’t AWS — It Was What Organizations Couldn’t See

Block 64
November 30, 2025
IT Asset Management
E78 Partners Helps Clients Achieve Full IT Visibility & Cost Savings with Block 64: Client StoryE78 Partners Helps Clients Achieve Full IT Visibility & Cost Savings with Block 64: Client Story
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Product update

E78 Partners Helps Clients Achieve Full IT Visibility & Cost Savings with Block 64: Client Story

Block 64
November 20, 2025
Product Updates
Block 64 Releases Unified Software Licensing Intelligence Across SaaS and On-Premise EnvironmentsBlock 64 Releases Unified Software Licensing Intelligence Across SaaS and On-Premise Environments
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Product update

Block 64 Releases Unified Software Licensing Intelligence Across SaaS and On-Premise Environments

Block 64
November 10, 2025
Product Updates
We Scanned 115,000 Endpoints for Security Vulnerabilities: Here's What We Found (And Why It Should Worry You)We Scanned 115,000 Endpoints for Security Vulnerabilities: Here's What We Found (And Why It Should Worry You)
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Product update

We Scanned 115,000 Endpoints for Security Vulnerabilities: Here's What We Found (And Why It Should Worry You)

Block 64
October 31, 2025
IT Asset Management
Federal Agencies Had Just One Day to Fix a Critical Cisco Vulnerability. Did They Know Where to Look?Federal Agencies Had Just One Day to Fix a Critical Cisco Vulnerability. Did They Know Where to Look?
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Product update

Federal Agencies Had Just One Day to Fix a Critical Cisco Vulnerability. Did They Know Where to Look?

Block 64
October 22, 2025
IT Asset Management
Scary Stats: What 500 ITAM Professionals Revealed About Software Licensing ChaosScary Stats: What 500 ITAM Professionals Revealed About Software Licensing Chaos
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Product update

Scary Stats: What 500 ITAM Professionals Revealed About Software Licensing Chaos

Block 64
October 15, 2025
Software Licensing & Compliance
Major Software Licensing Changes in 2026: What Mid-Market IT Leaders Need to KnowMajor Software Licensing Changes in 2026: What Mid-Market IT Leaders Need to Know
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Product update

Major Software Licensing Changes in 2026: What Mid-Market IT Leaders Need to Know

Block 64
October 3, 2025
Software Licensing & Compliance
The Software Audit Surge: Why 62% of Companies Faced Vendor Audits in 2024The Software Audit Surge: Why 62% of Companies Faced Vendor Audits in 2024
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Product update

The Software Audit Surge: Why 62% of Companies Faced Vendor Audits in 2024

Block 64
September 17, 2025
Software Licensing & Compliance
Microsoft Is Pushing Mid-Market Organizations Out of EA: What You Need to KnowMicrosoft Is Pushing Mid-Market Organizations Out of EA: What You Need to Know
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Product update

Microsoft Is Pushing Mid-Market Organizations Out of EA: What You Need to Know

Block 64
September 11, 2025
Software Licensing & Compliance
Windows Server 2016 End of Life (2027): What IT Teams Need to Do NowWindows Server 2016 End of Life (2027): What IT Teams Need to Do Now
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Product update

Windows Server 2016 End of Life (2027): What IT Teams Need to Do Now

Block 64
September 4, 2025
IT Asset Management
Block 64's New ITAM Visibility Platform is Now Available to All IT TeamsBlock 64's New ITAM Visibility Platform is Now Available to All IT Teams
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Product update

Block 64's New ITAM Visibility Platform is Now Available to All IT Teams

Block 64
August 11, 2025
Product Updates
IT is Having a ‘DOGE Moment.’ But It’s Not Just About Cutting Costs.IT is Having a ‘DOGE Moment.’ But It’s Not Just About Cutting Costs.
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Product update

IT is Having a ‘DOGE Moment.’ But It’s Not Just About Cutting Costs.

Block 64
February 27, 2025
IT Asset Management
How Much IT Leaders Waste on Cloud, SaaS, Hardware BudgetsHow Much IT Leaders Waste on Cloud, SaaS, Hardware Budgets
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Product update

How Much IT Leaders Waste on Cloud, SaaS, Hardware Budgets

Block 64
January 20, 2025
IT Asset Management
All the Copilot News from Microsoft Ignite 2024 for Partners (Hint: It’s a Lot)All the Copilot News from Microsoft Ignite 2024 for Partners (Hint: It’s a Lot)
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Product update

All the Copilot News from Microsoft Ignite 2024 for Partners (Hint: It’s a Lot)

Block 64
November 29, 2024
Software Licensing & Compliance
5 Ways to Fight SaaS Sprawl: SMPs and Beyond5 Ways to Fight SaaS Sprawl: SMPs and Beyond
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Product update

5 Ways to Fight SaaS Sprawl: SMPs and Beyond

Block 64
November 21, 2024
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
The Hidden Costs of SaaS Sprawl: Why It’s Happening and How Bad It's GettingThe Hidden Costs of SaaS Sprawl: Why It’s Happening and How Bad It's Getting
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Product update

The Hidden Costs of SaaS Sprawl: Why It’s Happening and How Bad It's Getting

Block 64
November 12, 2024
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
Visibility Crisis: How Block 64 Solves Modern ITAM ChallengesVisibility Crisis: How Block 64 Solves Modern ITAM Challenges
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Product update

Visibility Crisis: How Block 64 Solves Modern ITAM Challenges

Block 64
September 30, 2024
Product Updates
Top IT Asset Management Mistakes Costing You Time and MoneyTop IT Asset Management Mistakes Costing You Time and Money
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Product update

Top IT Asset Management Mistakes Costing You Time and Money

Block 64
September 23, 2024
IT Asset Management
Block 64 Renews SOC 2 Type II CertificationBlock 64 Renews SOC 2 Type II Certification
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Product update

Block 64 Renews SOC 2 Type II Certification

Block 64
September 5, 2024
Product Updates
Crowdstrike, Copilot and Conquering Risk: CIO Trends for July, 2024Crowdstrike, Copilot and Conquering Risk: CIO Trends for July, 2024
Blog
Product update

Crowdstrike, Copilot and Conquering Risk: CIO Trends for July, 2024

Block 64
August 6, 2024
IT Asset Management
How to get ready for Copilot for Microsoft 365How to get ready for Copilot for Microsoft 365
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Product update

How to get ready for Copilot for Microsoft 365

Block 64
July 29, 2024
Software Licensing & Compliance
Why ITAM is Modern IT's Secret WeaponWhy ITAM is Modern IT's Secret Weapon
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Product update

Why ITAM is Modern IT's Secret Weapon

Block 64
July 24, 2024
IT Asset Management
The Biggest Risks in Security and ITAM: June 2024The Biggest Risks in Security and ITAM: June 2024
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Product update

The Biggest Risks in Security and ITAM: June 2024

Block 64
June 27, 2024
IT Asset Management
How to handle GenAI data governanceHow to handle GenAI data governance
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Product update

How to handle GenAI data governance

Block 64
June 18, 2024
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
How to Take Control of Enterprise SaaS SprawlHow to Take Control of Enterprise SaaS Sprawl
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Product update

How to Take Control of Enterprise SaaS Sprawl

Block 64
June 5, 2024
SaaS Management & Shadow IT
The state of Security, ITAM, SAM and Copilot Readiness in 2024The state of Security, ITAM, SAM and Copilot Readiness in 2024
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Product update

The state of Security, ITAM, SAM and Copilot Readiness in 2024

Block 64
May 16, 2024
IT Asset Management
It’s always software audit season… Here’s what you need to knowIt’s always software audit season… Here’s what you need to know
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Product update

It’s always software audit season… Here’s what you need to know

Block 64
May 7, 2024
Software Licensing & Compliance
Block 64’s API integrates with IT management toolsBlock 64’s API integrates with IT management tools
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Product update

Block 64’s API integrates with IT management tools

Block 64
April 16, 2024
Product Updates
MAP Toolkit Alternatives: What Organizations Need Now That Microsoft Has Retired MAPMAP Toolkit Alternatives: What Organizations Need Now That Microsoft Has Retired MAP
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Product update

MAP Toolkit Alternatives: What Organizations Need Now That Microsoft Has Retired MAP

Block 64
April 4, 2024
Software Licensing & Compliance
VMware Licensing: How do you plan for what comes next?VMware Licensing: How do you plan for what comes next?
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Product update

VMware Licensing: How do you plan for what comes next?

Block 64
March 19, 2024
Software Licensing & Compliance
WinRM support has arrived to Block 64, elevating IT inventory once againWinRM support has arrived to Block 64, elevating IT inventory once again
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Product update

WinRM support has arrived to Block 64, elevating IT inventory once again

Block 64
March 11, 2024
Product Updates
New Assessment: Copilot for Microsoft 365 AdoptionNew Assessment: Copilot for Microsoft 365 Adoption
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Product update

New Assessment: Copilot for Microsoft 365 Adoption

Block 64
March 6, 2024
Product Updates
Introducing SaaS Management: Bridging the Discovery Gap with Block 64Introducing SaaS Management: Bridging the Discovery Gap with Block 64
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Product update

Introducing SaaS Management: Bridging the Discovery Gap with Block 64

Block 64
February 29, 2024
Product Updates
Navigating New Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensing: A Strategic Guide for IT PartnersNavigating New Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensing: A Strategic Guide for IT Partners
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Product update

Navigating New Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensing: A Strategic Guide for IT Partners

Block 64
February 13, 2024
Software Licensing & Compliance
Introducing Block 64 Assessment Manager: Step up your IT insights game, todayIntroducing Block 64 Assessment Manager: Step up your IT insights game, today
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Product update

Introducing Block 64 Assessment Manager: Step up your IT insights game, today

Block 64
February 1, 2024
Product Updates
Here's how we're fixing IT inventory for remote workersHere's how we're fixing IT inventory for remote workers
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Product update

Here's how we're fixing IT inventory for remote workers

Block 64
January 25, 2024
Product Updates
Navigating Oracle's new Java licensingNavigating Oracle's new Java licensing
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Product update

Navigating Oracle's new Java licensing

Block 64
November 21, 2023
Software Licensing & Compliance
Block 64 Compliance ReviewBlock 64 Compliance Review
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Product update

Block 64 Compliance Review

Block 64
October 12, 2023
Product Updates
Why good SAM is your first step to Zero Trust securityWhy good SAM is your first step to Zero Trust security
Blog
Product update

Why good SAM is your first step to Zero Trust security

Block 64
October 1, 2023
IT Asset Management
What NASA teaches us about bad software asset managementWhat NASA teaches us about bad software asset management
Blog
Product update

What NASA teaches us about bad software asset management

Block 64
September 25, 2023
IT Asset Management
Block 64 Awarded Contract to Develop Groundbreaking Data Centre Optimization Technology for Shared Services CanadaBlock 64 Awarded Contract to Develop Groundbreaking Data Centre Optimization Technology for Shared Services Canada
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Product update

Block 64 Awarded Contract to Develop Groundbreaking Data Centre Optimization Technology for Shared Services Canada

Block 64
October 12, 2021
Product Updates
Understand the true costs of migration with Block 64 Cloud Enablement servicesUnderstand the true costs of migration with Block 64 Cloud Enablement services
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Product update

Understand the true costs of migration with Block 64 Cloud Enablement services

Block 64
July 11, 2019
Product Updates
BlueKeep Vulnerability: This year's WannaCry - and worth your timeBlueKeep Vulnerability: This year's WannaCry - and worth your time
Blog
Product update

BlueKeep Vulnerability: This year's WannaCry - and worth your time

Block 64
July 2, 2019
IT Asset Management
Oracle Java SE Licensing UpdateOracle Java SE Licensing Update
Blog
Product update

Oracle Java SE Licensing Update

Block 64
June 6, 2019
Software Licensing & Compliance

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