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IT system swaps: How to cut costs and migrate with confidence
Rippling IT’s Matt Lombardo and Todd Horner dive into the real reasons IT leaders hesitate to migrate—from fear of downtime to lack of stakeholder buy-in.
Thinking about switching IT systems but terrified about what could go wrong? You’re not alone. In this episode of The IT Factor, Rippling IT’s Matt Lombardo and Todd Horner break down common triggers like bloated legacy systems, redundant tooling, and expensive contracts (including real stories of cutting an Okta bill in half).
Plus, they share hard-won lessons and personal horror stories, like accidentally taking down the company’s internet or locking users out of key apps.
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Take mobile security off silent + Dude, where’s my laptop? 💻
Executives want BYOD productivity — IT gets the security risk. Learn how to build a clear, scalable MDM plan with policies, roles, workflows, and must-have training.
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The busy admin's MFA playbook + Plugged into the matrix (of confusion)
Stop postponing MFA. Get a clear 30-day plan, top vendor picks, and a battle-tested checklist that helps lean IT teams deploy MFA without user frustration.
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💵 Introducing Device Buyback + Your worst shadow AI offenders
Turn old devices into cash with Rippling’s new Device Buyback. Plus: tackle rising shadow AI, streamline approvals, and learn how IT teams can cut tool sprawl.
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Scaling IT for hypergrowth
Snap's Director of IT shares what he's learned from scaling IT through hypergrowth at some of tech's biggest names, from Snap to Twitter to Salesforce.
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