Watch how IT leaders and Finance leaders need to come together to fuel business growth.
Unlock the secrets to IT operational excellence with our comprehensive guide, designed specifically for CIOs. It offers proven strategies and insights to streamline your IT logistics and enhance productivity.
Discover how Brightwheel streamlined IT operations with Firstbase, reducing time spent on IT equipment management, enhancing efficiency, and empowering focus on core educational goals.
Zero-touch IT environments are considered the gold standard of IT environments, yet device provisioning and asset management can pose challenges beyond the scope of MDM solutions
The "IT Operations Blueprint for Distributed Work" eBook provides comprehensive best practices for managing IT processes in a remote or hybrid work environment. Compiled by a highly experienced Ops team, the guide covers everything from equipping employees to managing equipment breakages and retrievals in a distributed work setting.
2023-06-29
Watch the recording of our webinar to unlock the secrets of effective IT management in a distributed or international company growing from several hundred, to several thousand employees. Mason Proud from Sprout Social shared his learnings on the journey of growth and how he manages his team’s time and focus, while providing a best-in-class employee experience.
"Many companis report only 70% of systems are returned in a timely fashion, with some high-turnover industries often seeing return rates at 50%"
How IT, Finance, and HR Can Collaborate on Device Retrievals in Distributed Teams
Ebook going over the differences and use cases for common market competitors in comparison to Firstbase
In this case study, we explore how an enterprise technology consulting firm tackled the challenges of managing an increasing headcount and device lifecycle needs.
2023-08-31
Discover how Benefex, the innovative team behind the award-winning employee experience platform OneHub, streamlined its internal processes for managing devices across its global workforce.
2023-08-30
After being acquired, this leading enterprise cloud software provider had to manage a reduction in force (RIF). With 2.5K global employees, they looked to Firstbase to increase their laptop retrieval rates and recoup value from these assets.
2023-08-25
We surveyed 59 Firstbase customers and found that we helped overcome their low retrieval rates and offered unparalleled visibility and tracking of their IT devices.
2023-08-25
Amid the rise of remote work post-pandemic, Gartner identifies workforce as a top CEO concern. This webinar dives into IT's role in optimizing employee experience, from onboarding nuances to addressing remote equipment challenges.
Earnest Analytics, in partnership with Firstbase, has transformed its IT operations. This has led to improved onboarding, efficient EU asset management, and significant time savings, all while fostering an employee-centric approach.
Equipping and supporting a distributed workforce with all the IT and ergonomics they need to start and stay productive is challenging. It’s also more costly than most realize.
2023-07-20
This webinar explains the need for automating end-user computing processes to effectively manage remote workers, asserting that efficient management can boost revenue growth by 25%. The video presents a comprehensive look at transitioning from outdated legacy systems to automated processes and showcases how the Firstbase platform can simplify the employee equipment process.
2023-07-13
Join us in this illuminating webinar as we explore the shifting landscape of end-user computing in response to the rise of flexible work.
2023-06-21
This case study reveals how Verse used Firstbase's solution to enhance its remote employee experience and automate the full lifecycle of equipment management.
2023-06-12
Modernizing End User Computing for Hybrid Work is a comprehensive webinar offering insights into the rapidly changing landscape of end-user computing, brought on by the rise of hybrid and remote work.
2023-05-30
Discover how to boost employee retention and productivity through effective onboarding and an empowering digital environment in this essential guide for HR professionals and team leaders.
2023-06-02
Watch this on-demand webinar to understand the challenges of hybrid work models, the cost of the status quo, and the role of cloud migration in employee equipment processes.
Watch this on-demand webinar and learn how to revolutionize your remote IT onboarding process using Workday, BambooHR, and Namely. Discover strategies to boost employee engagement, streamline workflows, and enhance business outcomes in the era of remote work.
Discover the challenges and solutions of managing a hybrid IT workforce in this on-demand webinar. Gain insights into attracting and retaining talent by creating a human-centric workplace that fosters collaboration and performance. Evaluate the ROI of return-to-workplace initiatives and explore the transformation of end-user computing tasks through digital processes.
Discover the significance of effective off-boarding for organizations, both from HR and IT perspectives, and gain insights into establishing a robust IT off-boarding process for remote employees in this on-demand webinar.
Watch this on-demand webinar and learn the key factors impacting IT end-user computing in the remote workforce era and the importance of prioritizing employee experience. Gain insights into the costs and risks of maintaining legacy processes, and explore how a holistic and cloud-based approach can transform end-user computing, empowering IT teams to adapt and excel in equipping remote workers.
Streamline your HR operations with HRIS integrations, automating IT equipment logistics to ensure timely provisioning, reduce errors, and enhance security, all while allowing your team to focus on strategic initiatives.
Learn how to master IT logistics with our e-book, ‘Mastering IT Logistics: The Three Rs,’ and discover strategies for efficient Retrieval, Reuse, and Recycling of IT assets to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
Struggling with delayed onboarding, cumbersome offboarding, and increased HR/IT workload? Discover how Firstbase can streamline equipment management, ensuring smooth operations and boosting productivity for your global workforce.
Apple’s newest processor boasts a large increase in compute power, yet the recent introduction of the M3 processor has many business leaders asking: do my employees need a device with this new technology? What’s the impact of increased memory in devices for my team relative to the cost? In this article, we break down the expected impact by role, focusing on finance, engineering, sales, and product/design, and consider the speed and productivity improvements, along with cost differences from the M1 and M2 chips. Finance Team: Benefits and Productivity Improvement Benefits: Data Processing: Financial professionals handle massive datasets, requiring fast and efficient processing. The M3 chip offers significant improvements in data processing speed, reducing wait times for financial models and reports. Security: Enhanced security features in the M3 processor ensure sensitive financial data is protected, which is a top priority for any finance department. Productivity Improvement: The M3 chip can process data up to 30% faster than the M2, which translates to considerable time savings over a year. For example, if a task takes 2 hours on an M2-powered device, it could take around 1 hour and 24 minutes on an M3 device. Over a year, this could save a financial analyst approximately 150 hours, assuming they perform such tasks weekly. Cost Savings: Assuming an average hourly rate of $75, saving 150 hours annually translates to $11,250 in saved labor costs per finance professional. This significantly offsets the higher cost of the M3 device. Engineering Team: Enhanced Performance for Complex Tasks Benefits: Compiling Code: Engineers spend a lot of time compiling code, a process that benefits greatly from faster processors. The M3’s enhanced performance can cut compile times significantly, allowing engineers to iterate and test more quickly. Running Simulations: The M3’s improved computational power supports more complex simulations, making it ideal for fields like AI and machine learning. Productivity Improvement: If compiling a large project takes 30 minutes on an M2 chip, it might only take around 21 minutes on an M3. Over a year, with daily compiles, this could save an engineer roughly 45 hours. Cost Savings: At an average hourly rate of $80, saving 45 hours annually translates to $3,600 in saved labor costs per engineer. This helps to justify the investment in M3 devices. Sales: Efficiency in Mobility and Communication Benefits: Battery Life: The M3 chip offers better energy efficiency, translating to longer battery life. Sales professionals who are often on the go will benefit from a device that lasts longer without needing a charge. Performance: Faster processing speeds mean sales software and CRM tools run more smoothly, enhancing productivity. Zoom Meeting Quality: Enhanced performance and reliability during virtual meetings can lead to better communication and presentation, crucial for closing deals. Speed of Research on Internet Sites: Faster browsing and data retrieval can improve the preparation and responsiveness of sales reps, providing a competitive edge in negotiations and client interactions. Productivity Improvement: Assuming a sales professional spends 10 minutes per day dealing with slow software on an M2 device, switching to an M3 could cut this time by a third, saving over 20 hours a year. Cost Savings: With the cost of a sales rep at $80/hr, the improved efficiency from using an M3 processor—such as modifying Google Slide presentations more quickly, better Zoom meeting quality, and faster internet research—can result in substantial savings. For example, if these improvements save 30 minutes of work per week, that translates to an annual savings of $2,080 per sales rep. Additionally, the enhanced productivity can contribute significantly to revenue growth through increased sales opportunities. Product/Design: Creativity Without Constraints Benefits: Rendering: Designers often work with resource-intensive applications for 3D rendering and video editing. The M3 chip’s advanced graphics capabilities can reduce rendering times significantly. Multitasking: Improved performance supports better multitasking, allowing designers to run multiple design tools simultaneously without lag. Productivity Improvement: If rendering a complex 3D model takes 2 hours on an M2, it might take only 1.5 hours on an M3. Over a year, assuming weekly renders, this could save around 26 hours. Cost Savings: With an average hourly rate of $75, saving 26 hours annually translates to $1,950 in saved labor costs per designer. While this is just one example of a recurring task which will save time over the year, there are many more for product managers and designers that push the ROI far over the cost of the new device.
Firstbase and MDMs are complementary tools for IT security and efficiency. Elevate all your IT logistics from one centralized hub.
In an era where technology evolves at breakneck speed, ensuring your team has the most efficient
CIO.com recently published 10 Top Priorities for CIOs in 2024 and in the ever-evolving landscape of IT leadership.
In office settings, supplying IT accessories on demand to workers was easy, but it gets harder with a distributed workforce, especially when employees are global. This is where a cloud-based virtual IT closet comes into play.
2023-07-05
I am a foodie. I love cooking. I love eating, drinking good wine (and other stuff too). So as the holidays have come and gone my mind naturally goes back to all the eating (don’t get me started on how successful I was at trying to *control* all the eating). And it struck me that the piling of food on the plate at holiday meals offers a good analogy for what IT teams are struggling with an ongoing cloud and digital transformation environment amped up by a generational shift to remote and flexible work.
2022-12-28
Remote work is the most important workplace innovation in history. It will deliver the largest quality of life increase across the next decade and help companies become far more effective and efficient.
2020-01-04
Table stakes for doing great work are the right tools and equipment. Everybody know this, it's the reason everything is provided for you in an office. Without those things, you won't be as safe, comfortable, or productive as you should be.
2020-12-03
Companies’ return to the office or “RTO” has become a hot-button issue that has gripped headlines for weeks. Fortune has called the tension between RTO and WFH (work from home) a “war.” Yet with hybrid work emerging as a dominant work model moving forward, most companies have initiated RTOs.
2022-11-07
Learn how modern IT leaders are thinking about the challenges they face in 2023, in this report co-sponsored by Firstbase.
2023-06-13
Remote work is the biggest workplace revolution in history. It's the most important strategic decision companies will make this decade as it will allow them to become more efficient. The below are not a set of commandments. It's a starting point that will be improved as remote work grows:
2020-04-04
The office is dead. I realize that may not be immediately apparent but it's indisputable. The 2008 financial collapse killed the vanity office and marked the rise of co-working spaces. The why is as obvious as the when – real escape costs had risen to a point where companies could no longer justify paying them. In order to cope, companies shoehorned more people into less space. In return, the devolution from what the office was originally designed to be was complete. What began as the optimum place to do deep focussed work now survives as open-plan everything where disruption and distraction are impossible to escape.
2020-07-01
From the moment I picked up Jason Fried’s book ReWork I was hooked. Much like reading Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper, I felt like I was peering into the future and immediately understood the possibilities of the revolution we are about to experience. I saw not just the potential for my own startup to embrace it as a means to hire world-class people we would otherwise have had no chance of attracting, but more generally as a chance for the future of work to be infinitely better than the soul-destroying, happiness-draining, time-consuming monster that office work has become.
2020-06-01
On March 15th, 2023, we announced our Spring ‘23 Release, our biggest release yet. Thank you to those who were able to join us! There were a lot of new features and enhancements announced, so we've prepared a brief recap to get you up to speed with everything in Spring ‘23.
2023-03-21
I'm so passionate about remote work because of everything it has given me. Time, opportunity, happiness and freedom. The chance to let my daughters know their father far better than they otherwise would have. Freedom to drop and pick them up from school, attend events without having to get permission from my boss.
2020-12-03
Enterprises are striving to become increasingly digital in their business model. But is your IT operating model strong enough to help achieve your organization's digital ambition?
2023-03-01
In a recent webinar on this topic, I shared how I ran across an early pandemic era article by Intel that declared that “the status quo is officially dead” for end user computing (EUC), due to the need to adapt to remote work.
2022-11-10
With on-platform returns, replacements, and upgrades, we’re equipping IT and HR administrators with the tools and infrastructure they need to maximize productivity for their employees across the entire employee journey. Firstbase empowers you to manage the entire equipment lifecycle–starting but not ending with great onboarding–so you can deliver the best employee experience at all times.
2022-10-19
The remote work genie is out of the bottle; it will be impossible to put it back in. Remote work has accelerated 10 years in 10 days and workers will now expect it.
2020-02-07
Retrieving remote worker equipment is hard, and most companies are losing a significant percentage of their deployed remote work IT assets. Learn why and how you can dramatically improve your retrieval rates.
2023-05-24
Fortune recently published an article on how Spotify reduced employee turnover by 15% between 2019 and 2022 by embracing work from anywhere. This result is impressive, so the question is “how did they get there?” Let’s explore how you can create a successful “Work from Anywhere” framework, boost retention and empower your best workforce.
2022-08-11
Many Fintech companies have leaned into remote work. A recent search on builtin.com showed over five hundred Fintechs with remote work programs, and 185 that were fully remote. In this blog, we’ll look at the drivers for the growth of remote work in Fintechs and key considerations for how to best equip remote workers to maximize retention, engagement, and productivity.
2023-02-13
Why are remote work IT shipping costs so high? And how do you solve for them? Find out in this blog that you'll want to share with your CFO.
2023-05-31
A work for home capability isn’t a nice to have It could be the difference between life or death Companies everywhere are waking up to this reality. The capacity for flexibility is one we hear from every company, big or small, we speak to. How can we transform and shift to meet the needs and expectations of tomorrow's job seekers? This has a direct impact on talent, innovation, and diversity.
2020-01-20
IT administrators need flexibility and control to optimize deployment of used versus new devices. Firstbase makes this easy so you can reduce your carbon footprint, maximize your assets, and deliver the best possible employee experiences.
2022-10-20
Not so fast The danger here is that workers do not buy the right equipment. The outcome is incredibly simple: injuries, lower productivity, and a terrible experience.
2020-12-03
During the pandemic, IT teams moved mountains to adapt to the sudden shift to work from home (WFH). Now that remote and flexible work has become a steady state reality, it’s high time to mature the entire process of supporting remote workers, including how IT teams manage their end user computing fleet.
2022-12-08
Many IT teams are just starting to design sustainable practices for remote work. In this blog post, we’ll cover four basic steps for properly equipping home and flexible location workers. These steps are drawn from the Gartner research report “How to Best Equip Home Workers,” by Stephen Kleynhans, which is the Firstbase highlighted research report for January 2023. You can get that report until the end of January with complimentary access.
2023-01-25
We are thrilled to announce $50M in Series B funding, led by Kleiner Perkins, and welcome Josh Coyne to our board. Today is an important day for Firstbase.
2022-03-25
Firstbase is now an Apple Authorized Reseller, highlighting its top-tier remote equipment management. Elevate your hybrid work experience with us.
2023-08-09
When companies contemplate adopting more flexible work like remote work and hybrid work, productivity is often top-of-mind. Before the pandemic, despite evidence on the contrary, many businesses avoided flexible work because they assumed that their workers’ productivity would take a hit. Yet, during the pandemic, it’s become increasingly clear that flexible work can drive productivity gains. Experts have argued that greater opportunities for flexible work will lead to a five percent productivity boost in the post-pandemic economy.
2022-07-28
We're thrilled to announce that Firstbase has received the prestigious 2023 RemoteTech Breakthrough Award for our game-changing Employee Onboarding Solution. Transform your remote onboarding process and boost productivity with Firstbase. Request a demo today.
2023-06-22
In our first ever seasonal release webinar, Ian, our VP of Product & Design, discussed how for our Fall Release we're helping you manage the entire equipment lifecycle without the manual hassles by focusing on three key themes. Read below for a quick recap and click here to watch the on-demand recording.
2022-11-01
Companies who can't operate remotely are in trouble Covid-19 has highlighted the lack of capacity most companies have for remote work. This will be viewed as an existential threat to businesses and every board will push their companies towards developing a strategy to cope with any future situation immediately.
2020-12-03
Be the best workplace on the planet That is our most important value; our stake in the ground. Everything else falls beneath that banner.
2020-12-03
Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) is a powerful way to procure end-user computing equipment. It offers an effective way to conserve cash, keep IT equipment off your balance sheet, and keep your employees happy with the most up-to-date equipment. When combined with self-service automation, HaaS is an attractive path for organizations looking to better serve remote workers.
2023-01-31
With Firstbase and Enboarder, we’re combining personalized, digital onboarding with seamless equipment outfitting, creating the best onboarding experience for your employees. Make your employees feel welcomed and set up for success well before day one and beyond with the power of Firstbase and Enboarder.
2022-10-18
Companies who adopted technology 20 years ago replaced every company that didn’t. Companies that adopt remote working will replace every company that doesn’t. The reason is incredibly simple: talent and efficiency.
2020-12-03
I thought the future of work was a zero-sum game. It’s not. Most companies will downsize office footprint by 50% and let everyone work from home 3-4 days a week. This will help them become more capital efficient while expanding the talent pool they can hire from.
2020-03-01
With the new Firstbase API, we’re helping IT and HR administrators save time by automating manual workflows such as onboarding and offboarding across their HRIS and IdP systems. Firstbase empowers you to orchestrate the entire equipment lifecycle across each step of the employee journey, without the manual hassles.
2022-10-17
Join Chris Herd and Denise Brouder as they unravel the nuances of the digital work age. Dive into the mystery of fading workplace touchpoints, the philosophical side of work, and the power of futurism and empathy in shaping our digital futures. Discover insights that pave the path to a brighter, more connected tomorrow. The video and transcript are available.
2023-08-11
We're excited to announce the Firstbase Integration Hub powered by Workato’s Intelligent Integration and Automation platform. The Firstbase Integration Hub will enable our customers to connect to 1,000+ SaaS apps, databases, AI services, APIs, and more without writing any code.
2023-03-15
Today is an important day for Firstbase and all of us personally. We are announcing a $2M Series Seed led by David Goldberg at Alpaca and a $13M Series A led by David Ulevitch at A16Z.
2021-04-29
The 2020s are the Remote Work decade. Remote work has the potential to be the biggest quality of life upgrade in work history. A few predictions of what is likely to emerge
2020-12-03
Offices were necessary before: the internet portable electronics They’re now obsolete
2020-02-16
Over the last 3 years, we've spoken to 100+ of the leading remote-first companies on the planet These are the 20 lessons they taught us about how to build a great remote team 1. ✍️ Documentation: documentation is the unspoken superpower of remote teams
2021-02-22
Companies who adopted technology 10 years ago replaced every company that didn’t. Companies that provide a great remote work experience will beat every company who doesn’t in 10 years. The reason is incredibly simple: experience, culture and human connection.
2020-04-01
The right digital workforce solutions can drive productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement, improving business outcomes.
2023-08-31
With a distributed workforce where workers are scattered across the world, achieving high rates of remote employees returning equipment is very complex and time-consuming for your IT team to handle.
2023-08-25
Let's assess the strengths and limitations original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have in providing and managing your employee's corporate devices on a global scale.
2023-08-17
Let's break down the advantages and limitations of partnering with value-added resellers (VARs) to outsource device lifecycle management.
2023-08-04
As an IT admin or procurement manager, it is vital to understand the benefits and constraints of partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) to provide device lifecycle management.
2023-07-28
Let's compare BYOD, COPE, COBO, and CYOD employee equipment provisioning models to see which is best for your organization.
2023-07-21
Digital workplace solutions have become integral in shaping the future of work and increasing employee and customer retention. Here's what to consider when choosing your infrastructure of tools, apps, and platforms.
2023-07-19
With PCaaS (PC as a Service), organizations can simplify IT, reduce costs, streamline business needs, and improve the employee experience.
2023-07-17
Device lifecycle management (DLM) has been complicated by remote work. Here's how automation helps streamline management end-to-end to improve productivity and the employee experience.
2023-07-13
Here's what to expect out of remote workspaces, including tips for designing a comfortable environment and how to overcome unique challenges.
2023-07-10
Remote work onboarding creates unique challenges for organizations. Learn how to overcome these challenges including equipping distributed workers for success.
2023-07-07
According to industry estimates, up to 80 million (out of 255 million) desk jobs will be primarily remote by 2030. Since the pandemic, the massive rise in hybrid and full-time remote work means companies can no longer rely on the office environment to equip their employees. Remote workers need their equipment to stay productive while working from home. Delivering the goods for effective home offices is now a business-critical concern for HR and IT teams. A practical work from home (WFH) setup involves more than just a laptop and a workspace. Remote employees need a workspace approach that helps them do their best work while staying healthy.
2023-05-07
Remote work has undeniably changed the traditional structure of the workplace. With the significant rise of remote work during the pandemic, employees began to work flexible hours from any location, leading to higher productivity and satisfaction. But remote workplaces can’t function without proper technology. To stay competitive, organizations must provide all the technology employees need such as computers, monitors, and other equipment on a geographically distributed basis to replace in-person office infrastructure. This article covers strategies for remote equipment management. With these strategies, organizations can create a streamlined process for managing the physical equipment lifecycle and providing employees with all of the tools they need to succeed.
2023-05-02
Hardware as a service (HaaS) is the latest method for procuring and maintaining IT infrastructure, combining procurement and lifecycle services on a subscription basis.
2023-05-09
End-user computing (EUC) is an IT discipline that refers to a set of technologies that enable workers to access remote applications and data safely and securely. EUC encompasses a range of different technologies and processes that address deployment, configuration, maintenance, security, and performance management of devices, software, and cloud-based services.
2023-05-15
Join us on this episode of Against the Herd, where we chat with Chase Warrington, Head of Remote at Doist.
July 4, 2024
Against the Herd with Saket Srivastava (CIO at Asana)
July 4, 2024
Denise Brouder delves into the transformation of work and life in the digital age. Discussing empathy, the value of human touch points, and our role in shaping the future, Brouder offers insightful perspectives. Dive deep into the balance between flexibility and fulfillment. Video & transcript available.
July 4, 2024
Explore the insightful conversation between Chris Herd and Tracy Keogh as they discuss the future of remote work, the impact on cities, and the importance of work-life balance.
July 4, 2024
Join us for an insightful discussion between visionary leaders, Job van der Voort and Chris Herd. Explore the fusion of virtual reality and remote work, the expanding reach of AI, time management insights, and Job's optimal remote work setup. Discover the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in the world of work. Read the full transcript below.
July 4, 2024
Experience a riveting conversation between tech mavens Chris Herd and John Winsor about the evolving world of work. This blog post offers a snapshot of their chat, exploring insights into distributed teams, adaptability, and the quest to find the sweet spot in a dynamic business environment. Dive in to tap into their wisdom and perspective.
July 4, 2024
Join Chris Herd and Steve Todd in this engaging conversation on the future of workspaces. From the impact of the pandemic on real estate to the role of technology in shaping the future of work, they dive into the challenges of staying relevant in a constantly changing world. Tune in as they explore the shift towards a hybrid work model and offer valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of work.
July 4, 2024
Dive into the insights shared by Chris Herd and Allison Baum Gates on the future of work. Explore the intersection of generational differences and technology, the evolution of communication, and the rise of visual platforms. Learn about the importance of founder-market fit in entrepreneurship. This discussion paints a vivid picture of the dynamic world of work.
July 4, 2024
Are you ready to go Against the Herd? This episode features Howard Lerman, Founder & CEO of Roam, and co-founder & former CEO of Yext. Learn about Howard's unique insights on operating a distributed company, operating as a CEO in a public company, and his insights on leadership in the age of digital transformation.
July 4, 2024